Program Overview
TEAM is proud to support an Oculoplastics Fellowship in partnership with EyePlasTX, in San Antonio, TX. This fellowship program is structured in accordance with nationally recognized standards set by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO), ensuring a rigorous and high-quality training experience. This Fellowship is designed to train the next generation of subspecialty ophthalmic surgeons in advanced oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Mission
Our mission is to combine academic rigor, surgical excellence, and mission-driven care—ensuring fellows are trained not only as skilled surgeons, but as compassionate physicians serving diverse populations.
Program Status
Current: Fellowship is active
Fellow
Dr. Armin Avdic
Role: Oculoplastics Fellow
Dr. Armin Avdic is an oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon serving South Texas. Born in Slovenia and raised in Bosnia, he moved to the United States following the Balkan conflict. He earned a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering and a Medical Degree from the University of Iowa.
Dr. Avdic completed his Ophthalmology residency at LSU New Orleans, serving as Chief Resident. He subsequently joined the faculty teaching residents and serving as director of ocular trauma. He then pursued ASOPRS fellowship training in San Antonio. He leverages his surgical background to provide aesthetic and reconstructive eyelid, orbital, and facial surgery.
Interested in seeing Dr. Avdic or getting a consult with him?
Call (210) 223-9292
Address 0000 road, San Antonio, TX
Program Focus Areas
Functional and cosmetic eyelid surgery
Orbital disease and reconstruction
Lacrimal (tear duct) surgery
Trauma and post-surgical reconstruction
Facial aesthetics (select private-pay services help support mission sustainability)
Partner Institutions / Facilities
TEAM clinical sites (San Antonio region)
South Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center
Future expansion at Brooks City Base campus
Positioning Statement
This fellowship is part of TEAM’s long-term vision to build a comprehensive academic medical platform in South Texas, integrating education, clinical care, and innovation.
Interested in Learning More?
TEAM welcomes inquiries from medical students, prospective applicants, educators, and healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the Ophthalmology Residency Program.
Whether you are exploring future application opportunities, seeking partnership information, or want to better understand the program structure, we encourage you to connect with TEAM directly through a dedicated inquiry form or contact section.