Under the SMU student insurance policy, dental care and eye care are not covered, except in the case of an injury. Regular dental check-ups, eye exams, and the purchase of contact lenses and glasses are at your own expense.
The following medical personnel and services are mentioned as a convenience to newly arriving students and visiting scholars. Mention of these businesses does not in any way imply endorsement by The International Center or Southern Methodist University.
Memorial Health Center referrals:
Dr. Scott Davidson, DDS
General dentistry
214-68-1616
Preston Center (Preston and Northwest Highway)
Consults at Health Center Friday 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Dr. David Meltzer
Ophthalmologist
214-68-2020
8210 Walnut Hill Lane Suite 109
Presbyterian Hospital
Covered by SMU insurance in case of injury or accident
Dr. Kenneth Uzick
Optometrist
214-361-1010
Preston Center
8335 Westchester Drive, Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75225
The following doctors are within walking distance of campus:
The Contact Lens Centers
6 Optometrists
214-739-2020
6921 Snider Plaza
Dr. Lindsay Owens, DDS
General dentistry
214-369-6661
6801 Snider Plaza
Student referral:
Dr. Joel F. Goodwin, DDS
General Dentistry
214-826-8210
3600 Gaston Ave. (near Baylor Hospital)
Good places nearby where you may purchase contacts and glasses:
Lens Crafters
214-696-0544
Northpark Shopping Center
Eye Masters
214-826-6800
Hillside Village (northeast corner of Mockingbird and Abrams)
Eye Masters
214-691-8649
7700 Northwest Highway (across from Northpark Center, corner of Boedeker and Northwest Highway between the Container Store and Barnes and Noble)
NOTE: Both Lens Crafters and Eye Masters can make simple glasses in one hour. They often advertise special sales and print coupons in the Sunday edition of the Dallas Morning News newspaper.
The Contact Lens Centers
214-739-2020
6921 Snider Plaza
Sam’s Club (members only)
214-361-9224
8282 Park Lane
Dr. Raj Arora, Therapeutic Optometrist, is now at Sam’s on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. No appointment is necessary. 214-368-6888.