Retina Consultants of Texas

What Retina Consultants of Texas does

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is a private, physician-owned retina-only ophthalmology practice operating as the DBA of Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC in Texas. The practice is self-described as one of the largest retina-only ophthalmology practices in the United States, with 27 board-certified retina specialists and 300+ years of collective clinical experience. RCTX operates 24 clinic locations across the Greater Houston and San Antonio metropolitan areas, supported by 6 research centers (4 FDA-regulated) running 190+ active clinical trials. The physicians hold training credentials from top institutions including Bascom Palmer, Wills Eye, Harvard Medical School, MIT, Stanford, and Oxford.

The practice offers a comprehensive suite of medical and surgical services for diseases and conditions of the retina, vitreous, and macula, including intravitreal injections, laser procedures, vitrectomy, scleral buckle, pneumatic retinopexy, and ocular oncology. Advanced diagnostic capabilities include OCT scanning and fluorescein angiography. Patient-facing digital infrastructure includes a patient portal (My Patient Visit), online bill pay via Nextech/Phreesia, and CareCredit financing. The Texas Retina Research Foundation (TXRRF) supports research initiatives, and the practice operates a continuing education (CE) library for referring physicians.

RCTX generates revenue through fee-for-service medical and surgical care billed to insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial plans (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, and others). The go-to-market relies on referrals from general ophthalmologists and optometrists, supplemented by direct patient self-referrals through website consultation forms. The practice is part of the Retina Consultants of America (RCA) network, which facilitates clinical trial collaboration and operational support across affiliated practices.

Name

Retina Consultants of Texas

Legal name

Retina Consultants of Houston PLLC

Website

https://retinaconsultantstexas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Retina Consultants of Texas is a private, physician-owned retina-only ophthalmology practice operating 24 clinic locations across Greater Houston and San Antonio. It serves 100,000+ patients annually with 27 board-certified specialists supported by 6 research centers and 190+ active clinical trials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Ophthalmology / Retinal Care

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN), Comprehensive Eye Exams & Vision Care (HLAKAKAA)

Keywords

• Retina ophthalmology services
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Ocular oncology treatment
• Retinal diagnostic imaging
• Diabetic retinopathy care

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Services - Patient Care: Fee-for-service medical and surgical retina care billed through insurance. Services include office visits, diagnostic testing, laser procedures, injections, and surgeries performed on outpatient basis to minimize facility fees.
2. Insurance and Government Programs: Participating provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and most managed care plans. Accepts major commercial insurance including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, and many HMO plans.
3. Patient Financing: CareCredit healthcare credit card offered for qualified applicants with interest-free financing options on charges over $200.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is a retina-only ophthalmology medical practice that diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the retina, vitreous, and macula. The practice delivers medical and surgical retinal care — including office visits, diagnostic imaging (OCT, fluorescein angiography), laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and outpatient vitreoretinal surgery — across 24 clinic locations in the Greater Houston and San Antonio areas. Board-certified retina specialists also conduct clinical research through four FDA-regulated research centers and a nonprofit research foundation, offering patients access to investigational therapies for conditions such as AMD, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and ocular oncology.

Product overview

Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) is a retina-only ophthalmology medical practice offering a comprehensive suite of eye care services. The core offering centers on medical and surgical treatment for retinal diseases performed by board-certified specialists. The practice operates across 23+ clinic locations in Houston and San Antonio areas, supported by 6 research centers and over 190 active clinical trials. Patient-facing digital services include an online patient portal (My Patient Visit), secure bill pay (Nextech/Phreesia), and financing options through CareCredit. Educational offerings include a CE Library for physician continuing education and a video content library for patient education. The Texas Retina Research Foundation supports research initiatives in vitreoretinal diseases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retina Medical and Surgical Care Comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for diseases and conditions of the retina, vitreous, and macula, delivered by board-certified retina specialists. Covers office consultations, laser procedures, intravitreal injections, and outpatient vitreoretinal surgeries.
• Diagnostic Testing Services
• Ocular Oncology
• Clinical Trials Program
• Texas Retina Research Foundation (TXRRF)
• Retina Clinic Locations Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ patients served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Retina Consultants of America (RCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCTX is part of Retina Consultants of America network, providing international leadership in preventing and fighting blindness. RCA supports practice growth, clinical trial expansion, and research collaboration across the network of retina practices.
• Texas Retina Research Foundation (TXRRF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit research foundation (EIN 47-1953426) providing international leadership in preventing and fighting blindness through advancement of research in vitreoretinal diseases. One of the country's leading sites for retinal research.
• Haven for HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Gary Lane volunteers at the ICSA charity eye clinic at Haven for Hope, providing charitable eye care services.
• The Alliance ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Jeremiah Brown partnering with The Alliance Project to advance inclusivity in research.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vitreoretinal Consultants: Network of retina specialty practices operating across multiple U.S. states with a comparable mix of medical retina, vitreoretinal surgery, and clinical research. Overlaps with RCTX in physician recruitment pool and clinical trial sponsor relationships.
• California Retina Consultants: One of the largest retina-only specialty practices in California with multiple physicians and research/clinical trial operations. Directly comparable in business model, specialty focus (retina/vitreous/macula), and participation in FDA-regulated clinical trials — competing for trial sponsors and physician talent nationally.
• Retina Group of Florida: Large retina specialty practice in Florida and a known RCA affiliate. Directly comparable in specialty focus, scale, and referral-driven model — and notably the destination for an RCTX physician transition, illustrating direct talent and market overlap.
• Mid Atlantic Retina: Long-established retina-only specialty practice serving the Mid-Atlantic region with a comparable mix of medical, surgical, and clinical trial services. Directly comparable in subspecialty focus, multi-location model, and academic-tied physician base.
• Retina Associates of Cleveland: Large, retina-only specialty practice in Ohio with multi-physician coverage and clinical research activity. Comparable in subspecialty depth, clinical trial participation, and referral-network-driven patient acquisition.
• New England Retina Consultants: Multi-physician retina specialty practice in the Northeast offering medical, surgical, and imaging services. Comparable in scope of subspecialty services and dependence on optometry/ophthalmology referrals.

Broad incumbents

• Wills Eye Hospital: Premier U.S. ophthalmology specialty hospital in Philadelphia with a renowned retina service. Comparable in subspecialty depth and clinical research output, but serves as an academic/incumbent rather than a community-based multi-site practice.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Top-ranked academic ophthalmology institution in Miami with a major vitreoretinal service. Comparable in retina subspecialty expertise and clinical trial leadership, though it operates within an academic medical center rather than as a private specialty practice.
• Retina Consultants of America: National network/platform aggregating leading retina specialty practices (of which RCTX is an affiliate). Operates as a broader incumbent/aggregator across multiple regions, offering overlapping capabilities but as a network rather than a single-market specialist.

Regional players

• Houston Methodist Blanton Eye Institute: Academic ophthalmology program based in Houston, sharing the same primary metro as RCTX and overlapping physician leadership (RCTX physicians hold academic appointments there). Operates in adjacent capacity rather than direct competition, but competes for retina faculty and trial patients in the same catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/retina-consultants-of-texas

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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