Fort Worth Eye Associates
Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
Fort Worth Office
5000 Collinwood Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: 817-732-5593 Fax: 817-732-5499
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Dr. H. William Ranelle – Ophthalmologist – Biography
Dr. H. William Ranelle is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with outstanding credentials. He was the first physician in Fort Worth to perform the modern cataract implant, which has become the standard of practice for cataract removal. Employing a common sense approach with his patients, Dr. Ranelle ensures confidence and trust while utilizing state-of-the-art treatments for both surgical and non-surgical conditions.
Dr. Ranelle's compassionate commitment to his patients guarantees quality of care and the most recent and innovative treatment available in the field of ophthalmology. Additionally, years of medical experience have provided Dr. Ranelle with the ability to evaluate patients in a direct and simple language so that they leave the office with a complete understanding of their medical condition and plan of care.
Outside of the office, Dr. Ranelle enjoys restoring antique British cars and cycling with his wife.
Dr. H. William Ranelle – Ophthalmologist – Curriculum Vitae
Education
Fellowship
The Houston Eye Associates, Texas, 1973
General Ophthalmology
Residencies in Ophthalmology
Doctors’ Hospital, Ohio, 1969-1970
Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital, Oklahoma, 1970-1973
Internship
Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas, Texas, 1968-1969
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine, Missouri, 1964-1968
Bachelor of Arts
University of Texas, Texas, 1961-1964
Certification
1975: American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology
1977: American Board of Ophthalmology
1989: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
1990: American Board of Eye Surgery, Sub-Specialty Certification in Cataract/Implant Surgery
Fellowships
1978: American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
1978: American Academy of Ophthalmology- Life Fellow
Professional Appointments
- 1974-1995:Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
- 1976–1985:Certifying Board, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology
- 1994–1996:Board of Governors, American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
- 1995-2005: North Texas Eye Research Institute, Adjunct Professor in Department of Pathology and Anatomy , University of North Texas Health Science Center
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1998–Present:American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
- Long Range Planning Committee
- Executive and Finance Committee
- Charitable Foundation
- Council Representative to American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 1998-1999:President of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
Hospital/Ambulatory Surgery Center Affiliations
- Baylor All Saints, Fort Worth, Texas
- Baylor Surgicare, Fort Worth, Texas
Community Service
- 1988-2001: Advisory Board, North Texas Lion’s Club Eye Bank
- 1989–2010:Co-Founder Alliance For Sight, Surgical eye care missions to Mexico and Central America
- 1992–2005:Advisory Board, Prevent Blindness
- 1990-Present:Yearly mission trips to third world countries
- 2002:Course Director, Phacoemulsification , Chihuahua, MX
Awards
- 1997:Distinguished Service Award, American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
- 2001:Presented with Key to the City for Service, Jimenez, Mexico
- 2002:Service Award, Lions Club, Parral, Mexico
- 2003:Humanitarian Service Award, American College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Research
- 1973–1974:Immunoglobulin Levels and Pterygium growth
- 1999–2000:Epilepsy Study for University of North TX Health Science Center
- 2001:Lumigan Ophthalmic Study for University of North TX Health Science Center
Teaching Experience
- 1973-present:Director of Ophthalmology at University of North Texas Health Science Center
- 1973–present:Supervisor Medical Students; Interns; Physician Assistants; Family Practice Residents; Ophthalmology Residents John Peter Smith Hospital–Family Practice Residents
Service Activities in Academic Positions
- University of North Texas Health Science Center Ethics Committee Facilitator
Professional Association Memberships
- Texas Medical Association
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- Texas Ophthalmological Association
- American College of Eye Surgeons – Charter Member
- Texas Medical Foundation
- Tarrant County Ophthalmological Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology – Life Fellow
- Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Osteopathic Association
- Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
Lectures
Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Annual Meetings
- 1989: “Cataract Small Incision Phacoemulsification”
- 1990: “Combined Phacoemulsification – Posterior Chamber – Intraocular Lens and Trabeculectomy”
- 1990: “Advanced Techniques in Phacoemulsification”
- 1992: “Overview of Cataract Surgery Extracapsular Phaco”
- 1994: “Managed Care Issues in Ophthalmology”
- 1995: “Combined Cataract/Trabeculectomy”
- 1996: “Triple Procedure/Keratoplasty, Cataract, Implant”
- 1999: “Lasik For The General Ophthalmologist”
American Osteopathic College of Preventive Medicine
- 1993: “Recognition and Diagnosis of Common Eye Problems In the Occupational Clinic”
Texas Society to Prevent Blindness, 29th Annual Meeting
- 1994: “Radial Keratometry”
Chihuahua, Mexico
- 2002: Course Director, Phacoemulsification , Chihuahua, MX
