The Doctors at In Focus Eyecare Centers are selected from the very best in the nation. They are chosen based on excellence in professional skills, their caring attitudes and their abilities to communicate with their patients. It is with pride that we introduce Dr. Ervin Mendlovitz. Dr.Mendlovitz is a native of San Antonio, Texas. In 1981, he graduated #3 from Robert E. Lee HS with many honors. While receiving his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Trinity University, he was elected into Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society and graduated Cum Laude in 1985. Dr. Mendlovitz attended Optometry School at the University of

Houston College of Optometry. His academic excellence continued in professional school. In 1987, he received the TOA Proctor Memorial Award of Excellence and in 1989 the Bausch and Lomb Practice Initiation Award. In 1988, he served an externship at the Indian Health Service Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico. There he developed a love for the Southwest and enjoys returning for visits with his family. In 1989, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Degree in Therapeutic Optometry, a designation that allows him to treat most eye disease as well as participate in pre and post op eye care, including Lasik. Fluent in Spanish, he participated as a lecturer at various Primary Eye Care Seminars in Mexico, Panama, and Guatemala from 1989-1993. He has served as a Rotarian since 1989 and received his Paul Harris Fellow in 2005 The numerous charities he supports include the Rotary Foundation, The World Wildlife Fund, The NAACP, The Indian Education Foundation as well as Hebrew University in Israel. Dr. Mendlovitz strives to provide excellent personalized care. He has twice been recognized by Cole Vision as having the highest patient satisfaction rating. He accepts most insurance and be reached at (210)680-5210.

When not examining eyes, Dr. Mendlovitz enjoys reading, studying the Kabbalah, and Tae Kwon Do. He has also written numerous screenplays as well as poems. He and Elizabeth have two sons Aaron and Bryan who both enjoy piano. Aaron also studies Tae Kwon Do and currently holds a brown belt.