Founded July 2020 at 602 W. State Highway 6, Waco Ophthalmology was built on a single premise: every patient in Central Texas deserves direct access to a board-certified ophthalmologist — without referral delays, rotating providers, or compromises in care.
Waco Ophthalmology exists because specialist-level eye care should be accessible — not gated behind referral networks or rotating provider schedules that dilute accountability.
At Waco Ophthalmology, Dr. Michael L. Rolfsen Jr. MD personally performs every surgical procedure and oversees every patient evaluation. When you come in for a comprehensive eye exam, a cataract consultation, or a diabetic retinopathy screening, you see the specialist — not an assistant who relays your results later.
This model is increasingly rare in modern specialty medicine. It is the only model Waco Ophthalmology has ever practiced, and the only one it ever will.
Every patient is personally examined and treated by Dr. Rolfsen — not by mid-level providers or rotating staff. The surgeon you consult with is the surgeon who operates.
You will see the same board-certified ophthalmologist at every visit. Continuity of care is not an add-on — it is the foundation of how Waco Ophthalmology is structured.
From annual wellness exams to cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy care to glaucoma management — the full range of ophthalmologic services, in one Waco location.
Waco Ophthalmology accepts new patients across Central Texas and accepts most major insurance plans. No existing relationship required to receive specialist-level care.
Waco Ophthalmology opened its doors in July 2020, and has been serving McLennan County and the broader Central Texas region ever since.
The practice is located at 602 W. State Highway 6 — a single, conveniently accessible location where patients come for comprehensive eye exams, surgical consultations, post-operative care, and ongoing specialty management for conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
In 2022 — just two years after opening — Dr. Rolfsen earned his first Wacoan Best of Waco recognition as Best Ophthalmologist. He has held that distinction for three consecutive years: 2022, 2023, and 2024. That sustained recognition reflects not a single strong year, but the cumulative trust of hundreds of Waco patients who return year after year and recommend his care to their families.
Waco already had its verdict. The awards just made it official.
— Wacoan Best of Waco · Best Ophthalmologist · 2022 · 2023 · 2024
New patients should arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment to complete intake forms. Bring a list of current medications and any prior eye exam records if available.
Waco Ophthalmology accepts most major insurance plans and is committed to making specialist ophthalmology care accessible to the Waco community. Call the office to confirm your specific plan.
For urgent eye concerns — sudden vision changes, eye pain, flashes or floaters — call the office directly at (254) 870-4522 rather than using the online form.
Waco's 3-time Best Ophthalmologist is accepting new patients at 602 W. State Highway 6. Call or request an appointment online — urgent and same-day appointments available.