Dr. Timothy A. Soeken
Areas Served
Dr. Timothy A. Soeken is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and refractive surgery. With a distinguished background in both medicine and military service, Dr. Soeken is dedicated to delivering exceptional visual outcomes. After graduating from his ophthalmology residency in 2019, he served as a comprehensive ophthalmologist, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2020. He then pursued advanced training with a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship in 2021 and a Global Ophthalmology fellowship in 2022 at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Institute. Dr. Soeken has authored over a dozen peer-reviewed research papers, mentored residents in clinical and surgical settings, and participated in numerous international surgical mission trips. His commitment to excellence—evident from his recognition as the top U.S. Air Force ROTC cadet nationwide to graduating first in his military residency class—drives his passion for high-quality patient care.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Texas A&M University – B.S. in Nuclear Engineering, 2006
- American Military University – M.S. in Space Studies, 2010
- Baylor College of Medicine – M.D., 2015
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium – General Surgery Internship, 2016
- San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium – Ophthalmology Residency, 2019
- University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Institute – Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship, 2021
- University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Institute – Global Ophthalmology Fellowship, 2022
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, HONORS & MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Society of Military Ophthalmologists
- Christian Medical and Dental Association
- Christian Ophthalmology Society
- USA Achievement Medal recipient
- USAF Commendation Medal recipient
- Meritorious Service Medal recipient
- 59th Medical Wing Field Grade Officer of the Year
- Texas A&M 12 Under 12 Award
- Uniformed Services University Assistant Professor of Surgery
- University of Texas Health San Antonio Adjunct Professor
- I Care San Antonio Volunteer Ophthalmologist