Joel D. Rodgers - MD

Hey, I’m Dr. Joel D. Rodgers - MD

Dr. Joel Rodgers is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with training in the medical and surgical management of cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, general retina, and the eyelids. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas, where he was selected to serve as Chief Resident during his final year.

Dr. Rodgers earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry, from East Texas Baptist University, graduating summa cum laude from the Honors College and receiving recognition for Outstanding Honors Project. He went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, where he was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received honors in multiple clinical clerkships. During medical school, he also developed proficiency in medical Spanish, enabling him to better care for Spanish-speaking patients.

Throughout his medical training, Dr. Rodgers has remained actively involved in clinical research and medical education. His research has spanned ophthalmology, infectious disease, and cardiovascular medicine, with presentations at regional and institutional scientific meetings. He has also delivered numerous Grand Rounds presentations on cataract surgery, anterior segment disease, and complex ophthalmic cases. Passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care, Dr. Rodgers thoughtfully incorporates advances in ophthalmic technology to help patients achieve their individual vision goals while emphasizing patient education as a cornerstone of exceptional care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Rodgers enjoys photography, running, and playing guitar. He and his wife, a pediatrician, enjoy serving their community together, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

Education:

• BS-Biology with a minor in Chemistry: East Texas Baptist University

• MD- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (El Paso)

• Internship- Internal Medicine: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Lubbock)

• Residency- Ophthalmology: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Lubbock)