Dr. John B. Holds
Undergraduate
Trinity University – San Antonio, TX
Medical School
Southwestern Medical School – University of Texas
Ophthalmology Residency
Cullen Eye Institute – Baylor College of Medicine
Twelve month chief resident
Fellowship
University of Utah School of Medicine
Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Inc. 1989
Dr. Holds is an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon who has practiced in St. Louis since 1990. An ophthalmic plastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist or eye surgeon who has specialized in plastic surgery around the eye.
Dr. Holds is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Saint Louis University. He regularly lectures physicians in courses on topics in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery, and has been listed in “Best Doctors in America” since 1994.
Dr. Holds practice focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive issues surrounding the eye and middle face. Dr. Holds was one of the original researchers in Botox therapies in the 1980′s, and has developed a number of innovative techniques in cosmetic eyelid surgery. Since 1995, he has practiced in St. Louis West County and is part-time faculty at Saint Louis University. He and his office staff including his aesthetic nurse, Jackie Carr, RN, BSN, LE and Steven Couch, MD are happy to help you with reconstructive and aging issues in our area.
Dr. Holds’ complete Curriculum Vitae is available for download here.