Ming Lu, MD, PhD

C. Jeffrey Pennell, MD, FACS, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University. He attended medical school at Louisiana State University Medical Center, in Shreveport, LA and later interned there in the Department of Medicine, where he was given the award for excellence in the undergraduate study of ophthalmology. Dr. Pennell continued his training at the Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, completing his residency there.

Dr. Jeremy Cefalu, MD, attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport. He completed his internship in internal medicine and residency in ophthalmology also from Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport as well. He has been in Tyler since 2018 and is an established member of our community. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family.

Dr. Azar, a Texas native from Belton and San Antonio, was valedictorian of both her high school and Schreiner University, where she earned a BA in chemistry. She attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for medical school, earning induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, and completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. Now excited to return to Texas, Dr. Azar specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with a focus on cataract surgery. She enjoys lake days, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family.