The Glaucoma Institute of Austin was founded by Russell Hayhurst, M.D., F.A.C.S., in 2002. Blythe Monheit, M.D., joined the practice in 2006. The Glaucoma Institute is the first and only clinic in Central Texas dedicated to the care of glaucoma patients.
GIA is staffed by Board Certified Ophthalmologists and fellowship trained glaucomatologists who provide ongoing care for glaucoma patients, glaucoma screening exams, second opinions, and diagnostic and therapeutic consultative evaluations. GIA’s highly trained and sensitive staff provide glaucoma and ophthalmology services in a caring environment with an emphasis on patient education.
Our Staff
- Dr. Russell Hayhurst, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Dr. Blythe Monheit, M.D.
- Michael Way, C.O.A. - Clinical Director
Please allow 48 hours for responses to email inquiries. If you need immediate assistance, please call our office at (512) 452-8467 or toll free at (866) 738-8467
Russell Hayhurst, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certification: Ophthalmology
Fellowship Training: Glaucoma
Dr. Hayhurst graduated from Pomona College in Claremont, California, with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and moved to St. Louis to perform research as a pre-residency fellow in the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University.
Dr. Hayhurst then returned to Houston to complete his Internship in Pediatrics at Hermann Hospital. After completing his Ophthalmology residency program at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, he remained at Mt. Sinai as Academic Chief Resident and Glaucoma Fellow.
He moved to Austin in 1994 and began his medical practice. In 2002, Dr. Hayhurst founded the Glaucoma Institute of Austin, a clinic dedicated to the special needs of the glaucoma patient. By creating the only clinic of its kind in Central Texas and focusing solely on glaucoma patients, Dr. Hayhurst is better able to care for his patients with glaucoma.
Dr. Hayhurst is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Opthalmology and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in America by his peers and is a member of multiple professional organizations. He is actively involved in the leadership of Seton Northwest Hospital.
Email: Dr. Russell Hayhurst, M.D.
Blythe Monheit, M.D.
Board Certification: Ophthalmology
Fellowship Training: Glaucoma
Dr. Monheit is from Birmingham, Alabama, where she was exposed to medicine at an early age by her father, who is a practicing Dermatologist. Her interest in Ophthalmology stemmed from observing his eyelid skin cancer removal surgeries at the Eye Hospital. Although there to spend the day with her father, she inevitably found herself gravitating towards the eye surgeries, which fascinated her.
She attended undergraduate school at Washington University in St. Louis, where she was on the Dean's list and a member of the National Pre-Medical Student Honors Society. As a French major, she attended New York's University affiliate school in Paris, France and later a pre-medical student exchange program to work in l'Hopital Lenval, the Children's Hospital in Nice, France.
Dr. Monheit received her doctorate of medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. After receiving her medical degree, she completed a transitional internship at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas. Her ophthalmology residency as well as glaucoma fellowship was completed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and The Eye Foundation Hospital. After completing her fellowship, she was a clinical instructor of ophthalmology and glaucoma; and she assumed responsibility for resident education and training in glaucoma.
Dr. Monheit joined The Glaucoma Institute in July 2006. Since that time she has actively sought to increase community awareness of glaucoma through patient education and seminars with the Seton Hospital network and various media outlets. She is frequently called upon to speak at meetings of professional societies and healthcare organizations on glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Monheit is an active member of the American Glaucoma Society, Austin Ophthalmology Association, Travis County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Texas Ophthalmology Association, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy running and hiking in Austin, travel, and spending time with friends and family.
Email: Dr. Blythe Monheit, M.D.
Michael has worked in Austin with Dr. Hayhurst since 1993. In 2002, he was instrumental in the formation and development of The Glaucoma Institute. Michael is well versed in clinical office processes and is especially knowledgeable in regulatory compliance issues pertaining to OSHA and HIPAA. He has worked in the medical field for over 25 years, and received his medical training in the Navy and Army National Guard. Michael is a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant. He is the Clinical Director and the HIPAA Compliance Officer for our medical practice. Email: Michael Way |
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