Michael Mapp, M.D. is the only Glaucoma Fellowship trained Specialist performing surgery in Beaumont.  Dr. Mapp treats a variety of ocular diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and more.  Dr. Mapp manages glaucoma with medications and/or surgery such as SLT lasers, trabeculectomy, iridectomy, and mini express shunts.  

Dr. Mapp has over 20 years of experience; he completed his Ophthalmology residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.  He then went on to receive a glaucoma fellowship at UTMB.  After attending UTMB Dr. Mapp was a clinical associate professor who instructed ophthalmology residents on medical management and surgery practices for six years.

Dr. Mapp holds himself and his staff to a high standard of care.  He strives to ensure that his patients have an active part and clear understanding of their own eye care. 

Outside of the office Dr. Mapp enjoys golfing and spending time with his wife and children. 

Education:

           1998-1999

                   University of Texas Medical Branch

                   Glaucoma Fellowship

                   Galveston, TX

1995-1998

                   Case Western Reserve University

   Ophthalmology Residency

                   Cleveland, OH

           1994-1995

                   Mt. Sinai Medical Center

                   Medical Transition Internship

                   Cleveland, OH 

            1990-1994

                   Case Western University School of Medicine

        Doctor of Medicine

                   Cleveland, OH

            1982-1984

                   North Carolina A&T University

        M.S. Chemistry

                   Greensboro, NC

            1978-1982

                   University of North Carolina

        B.A. Chemistry

                   Greensboro, NC

 Teaching Experience:                

          1999-2006

   University of Texas Medical Branch

   Clinical Associate Professor

Instructed Ophthalmology residents and medical management and surgery practices in Glaucoma and Cataracts.

                   Galveston, TX

1990-1994

    Cuyahoga Community College

    Adjunct Instructor

                Instructed Anatomy and Physiology classes.

                   Cleveland, OH

1982-1983

   North Carolina A&T State University, Chemistry Department

   Teacher Assistant

                Conducted Chemistry and laboratory lectures.

   Greensboro, NC

Societies:

                Texas Medical Association

                American Academy of Ophthalmology

                American Medical Association