David T Tse, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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
- English
About David T Tse
Roles
Professor of Ophthalmology
Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid Chair in Ophthalmology
Areas of Expertise
Research Interests
anophthalmic/micro-ophthalmic sockets
traumatic optic neuropathy
orbital tumors
Biography
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.
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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
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
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- Aetna-POS
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- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
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- 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
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- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
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- Molina
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- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
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- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
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- 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
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- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
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- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
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- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
- UnitedHealthcare-PPO
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- VUMI
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- Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
- Wexford Health-State Inmates
- Worldwide Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
290 ratings, 33 reviewsUHealth 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
He was well informed about my situation!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Have confidence in this Dr for up coming surgery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Does not get better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr Tse and Nurses are very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
It was very easy, pleasant and in and out in 2 hours.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Profesionales
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
We truly admire and trust Dr. David Tse’s expertise and treatment. Excellent team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
On point and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Extremely caring and kind! Thanks!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Very grateful to Dr. David Tse and his staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
Perfecto
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Dr. Tse is a great Physician. Very appreciative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
I would recommend to family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2025
Dr. Tse is the best and the example for all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Very good experience overall with doctor and nurse
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
You are the ' Best of the Best'!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 7/21/2024
Dr. David Tse is extremely caring and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2024
All went well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
We feel that Dr. Tse service is amazing.