Jack W. Pierce, M.D.
Dr. Jack Pierce is a fellowship trained retina and vitreous specialist. He has practiced in Austin since 1986. He graduated from the Univeristy of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1981 and completed his ophthalmology residency in Lubbock. He performed a retina/vitreous fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania's Scheie Eye Institute.
Before Becomming a physician, Dr, Pierce was an electrical engineer. He and his wife, PJ, had two children when he entered medical school. They now have three grown children and three grandchildren. PJ is a published author.
Dr. Pierce's other passions include building furniture and timber frame construction. He also enjoys playing tennis and basketball.
Educational
Background
- Pre-med: Texas University, Lubbock
- Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, San Antonio
- Internship: Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock
- Residency: Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Lubbock
- Post-residency fellowship: Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Current Professional Status
- Board certification, American Board of Ophthalmology
Memberships and Societies
- American Academy of Ophthalomology
- European Vitreal/Retina Society
- Texas Ophthalmology Association
- Travis County Medical Society
- American Medical Association
- Timber Framers Guild of America
