Jennifer R. Coben, M.D. - Vistar Eye Center

Education

Dr. Jennifer Coben is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Glaucoma Society. She specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Dr. Coben graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a degree in biology. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. After a transitional internship in the Department of Internal Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital, she completed her residency in ophthalmology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She then completed her fellowship in glaucoma at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Services

Meet Jennifer Coben, M.D.

What caused you to want to get into Ophthalmology?

Dr. Coben grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and was drawn to ophthalmology by the unique blend of surgery, clinical care, and rapidly evolving technology. She finds the most rewarding aspect of her work to be the ability to offer patients definitive solutions—whether it’s restoring their vision or preventing further loss.

She has had the privilege of serving a rural population in upstate New York, where she was one of the few cataract surgeons and the only glaucoma specialist within a large hospital network. That experience reinforced her belief in the importance of accessible, comprehensive care.

Dr. Coben’s philosophy is simple: patients deserve to fully understand their condition and treatment options. She believes in forming a true partnership with her patients—one built on trust, education, and shared decision-making. She strives to treat every patient the way she would treat a member of her own family.

What interests do you hold outside of work?

Outside of work, Dr. Coben enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors whenever possible.