Dr. David T Tse, MD - Miami, FL - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Book Appointment
Loading Complete
David T Tse
MD
4.7
288 ratings, 32 reviews
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call
305-243-2020
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
Children (ages 3-11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Young Adults (ages 19-26)
Adults
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin
About David T Tse
Roles
Professor of Ophthalmology
Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Chair in Ophthalmology
Clinical Area
Oculoplastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Orbital Surgery, Eyelid and Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Lacrimal Diseases and Surgery, Ocular Oncology/Eyelid & Orbital Tumors, Pediatric Oculoplastics, Thyroid Eye Disease
Research Interests
Lacrimal gland tumors
anophthalmic/micro-ophthalmic sockets
traumatic optic neuropathy
orbital tumors
About the Provider
David T. Tse, M.D., is a thought-leader in oculoplastic surgery and orbital diseases who pioneered the use of intra-arterial neoadjuvant chemotherapy in treating a lethal lacrimal gland malignancy to improve long-term disease-free survival substantially.  He founded the Nasser Al-Rashid Orbital Vision Research Center at Bascom Palmer, the first cure-based orbital research laboratory of its kind in the world, assembling a broad range of research scientists and clinicians focused on finding novel therapies for orbital diseases with significant morbidity and mortality, orbital cancers, traumatic optic nerve injury, and clinical applications for stem cells and biomedical studies. Tse holds five U.S. patents and thirteen provisional patents, one of which describes the composition and methods for treating traumatic optic neuropathy. He developed and introduced to the marketplace an integrated orbital tissue expander to stimulate anophthalmic socket bone growth to address hemifacial deformity in children born without an eye. Another innovation is the use of facial topographic mapping, 3-D printing, and silicone casting of orbital prostheses to address the principal barriers to an affordable custom prosthesis worldwide: access and cost. His laboratory is at the leading edge of transformative eye disease research – whole eye transplantation. He has 78 visiting professorships and delivered 25 named lectures. He edited the Color Atlas of Ophthalmic Surgery: Oculoplastic Surgery and has authored 77 book chapters and over 180 peer-reviewed scientific articles. He is a member of the American Ophthalmological Society. He served as a Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology from 2001-2009. Dr. Tse precepts an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery approved fellowship and has trained 32 fellows.
Video
Locations
900 Northwest 17th Street, Floor 4
Miami
FL
33136
Get Directions
Expertise
Education
Fellowship:
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Oculoplastic Surgery
1982
Residency:
University of Southern California Medical Center
Ophthalmology
1981
Post Graduate Training:
University of Southern California Medical Center
Internal Medicine
1976
Medical School:
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
1976
Insurance
Health plans that are currently contracted with UHealth are listed below. However, please check with your insurance provider to verify that UHealth is part of your provider network.
Search plans
Start typing to search for insurances accepted
Aetna - WC
Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
Aetna Behavioral Health
Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
Aetna-HMO
Aetna-Medicaid HMO
Aetna-Medicare HMO
Aetna-Medicare PPO
Aetna-POS
Aetna-PPO
Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
Argus Vision
AvMed Choice
AvMed-HMO/POS
AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
AvMed-Medicare HMO
AXIS
BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
Beech Street-PPO
Broward Health Medical Center
CarePlus-Medicare HMO
Catholic Hospice
CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
Cigna Affiliates
Cigna Behavioral Health
Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
Cigna Shared Administration
Cigna-EPO
Cigna-HMO
Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
Cigna-POS
Cigna-PPO
Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
Concordia Behavioral Health
CorVel - WC
Coventry First Health - WC
Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
Coventry National-PPO
Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
Coventry-First Health-PPO
Delta Dental-PPO
DentaQuest (ADI)
DIKLA
Dimension - WC
Dimension Plus-PPO
EHN - PPO
EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
eyeQuest
FCCI - WC
Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
Florida PACE (FPC)
Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
Global Excel Mgt PPO
Global Health Claims Services
Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
Guardian Life PPO
HAA Preferred Partners
Health First Health-HMO/POS
Health First Health-Medicare HMO
Health First Health-PPO
Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
Humana - HUMx
Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
Humana National Transplant
Humana-EPO
Humana-HMO
Humana-Medicaid HMO
Humana-Medicare HMO
Humana-PPO
Humana-Premier
iCare Health Solutions
Interlink Health Services
International Kids Fund (IKF)
League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
Life Trac
Magellan Behavioral Health
Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
MDAbroad
Medica-Medicare HMO
Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
Medicus
Metlife Dental-PPO
MHNet Behavioral Network
Molina
Molina - Market Place
Molina-Medicaid HMO
Molina-Medicare HMO
Morgan White International
MultiPlan-PPO
Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
North Broward Hospital District-PPO
Olympus Managed Healthcare
Optum
Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
Prime Health Services - WC
Quality Health Management
Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
Sanus Health Corporation
Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
Start Healthcare Network
Sunshine
Sunshine - AMBETTER
Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
Sunshine-Medicare HMO
Tricare South Prime-HMO
Tricare South Standard-PPO
United Behavioral Health (UBH)
UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
UnitedHealthcare-PPO
University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
VUMI
Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
Wexford Health-State Inmates
Worldwide Managed Care
4.7 out of 5
288 ratings, 32 reviews
288
32
UHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
Likelihood to Recommend Provider
4.7
Provider Explained Things Clearly
4.7
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options
4.8
Provider treated you with courtesy and respect
4.7
Provider listened carefully to you
4.6
Provider spent enough time with you
4.8
Search reviews
Search Reviews
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 3/24/2026
Dr. David Tse is an exceptional doctor. My 5 year old son had bilateral blocked tear ducts and he had to essentially create an opening placing a stent on both sides. All that being said, Dr Tse explained all of this enough for me to actually understand (even drew pictures). Post operative care was 150% and the anesthesia team and all of our nurses were excellent. Thank you all so so much!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 3/23/2026
Dr. David Tse is an excellent physician and I highly recommend him to anyone needing eye care.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 3/15/2026
He was well informed about my situation!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 3/2/2026
Have confidence in this Dr for up coming surgery
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/27/2026
Does not get better
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/11/2026
From the initial consultation, Dr. Tse demonstrated exceptional kindness and understanding. He thoroughly elucidated every aspect of the surgical procedure and the anticipated outcomes. His positive demeanor was instrumental and highly encouraging, instilling a strong sense of confidence that he was the most suitable physician for my needs.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr Tse and Nurses are very professional and caring.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/3/2026
It was very easy, pleasant and in and out in 2 hours.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/1/2026
Profesionales
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 1/13/2026
We truly admire and trust Dr. David Tse’s expertise and treatment. Excellent team
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 12/10/2025
On point and knowledgeable
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Excellent
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Extremely caring and kind! Thanks!!!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 10/21/2025
I work for another organization in the county, so my expectations of UM was high and it exceeded my expectations.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Great
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Excelente
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 9/30/2025
Understanding, caring and inventive when they have to be. Never give up if it is to help me.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Very grateful to Dr. David Tse and his staff.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Perfecto
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Excellent service
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 6/1/2025
Dr. Tse is a great Physician. Very appreciative.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 3/3/2025
Good
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/23/2025
I would recommend to family and friends.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/21/2025
Dr. Tse is the best and the example for all
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 2/19/2025
Very good experience overall with doctor and nurse
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 1/31/2025
You are the ' Best of the Best'!
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 12/8/2024
Dr. David Tse is the best! So concerned with every issue and so caring. He has a wonderful bedside manner and has a very good way of explaining things. He is the best in his field and I'm very fortunate to have him as my doctor.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 9/29/2024
Dr. Tse and his staff always take the time to answer my questions thoroughly. I feel confident in their knowledge and am continuously impressed with the level of care I receive from them.
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 7/21/2024
Dr. David Tse is extremely caring and very knowledgeable
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 6/30/2024
Good
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 5/6/2024
Excellent
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5
Reviewed on 5/5/2024
All went well!