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Scott A Vadala
Ophthalmology

Scott A Vadala, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor

OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute - Oklahoma Health Center
608 Stanton L Young Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK  73104

OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute - Northwest OKC
3500 NW 56th St, #100
Oklahoma City, OK  73112

OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute - Stephenson Refractive Surgery Center
608 Stanton L Young Blvd, #137
Oklahoma City, OK  73104

Dr. Scott A. Vadala is a fellowship-trained cornea, external disease, and refractive surgeon with expertise in advanced cataract and anterior segment surgery. A native of north Texas, he earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest University in North Carolina, followed by specialty fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery here at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in 2022 – 2023.

After his training, Dr. Vadala practiced for a year in Phoenix, Arizona, where he specialized in cornea, cataract surgery, and complex ocular trauma as a member of the Arizona Ophthalmic Trauma Society. He has now returned to the OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute, bringing his expertise in advanced corneal transplantation techniques, complex and premium cataract surgery, and secondary intraocular lens implantation.

Dr. Vadala is skilled in managing the full spectrum of anterior segment diseases and offers state-of-the-art refractive surgical options tailored to each patient’s needs. He is passionate about providing exceptional care and visual outcomes through innovative surgical techniques.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Vadala resides in Oklahoma City with his golden doodle, Finley. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, racket sports, cooking, and reading.

Education:

  • BA: Cell & Molecular Biology, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2014
  • MD: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX 2018
  • Internship: Transitional Year, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX 2019
  • Residency: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 2022
  • Fellowship: Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, OK 2023

Board Certification(s):

American Board of Ophthalmology

Residency:

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 2022

Fellowship:

Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Dean McGee Eye Institute, Oklahoma City, OK 2023

Clinical/Research Interests:

  • Cornea and External Disease
  • Cataracts
  • Premium Cataract Surgery
  • LASIK and Laser Vision Correction
  • Routine, Premium, and Complex Cataract Surgery
  • Corneal Infections
  • Corneal Transplantation: full-thickness and partial thickness (DSAEK/DMEK)
  • Corneal Cross-Linking & Keratoconus management
  • Secondary IOL Implantation (scleral fixation, etc.)
  • Refractive Surgery, including LASIK and PRK

Select Honors and Accomplishments:

  • Phi Beta Kappa 2014
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society 2018
  • DMEI Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Surgical Education 2026

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