Vipin P. Kuriachan, MD
Vipin P. Kuriachan, MD is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon who has served the Irving, Texas, community since 2014. He leads Kuriachan Eye Institute, a comprehensive medical and surgical eye care center as well as KEI Aesthetics, which offers minimally invasive cosmetic facial procedures.
Dr. Kuriachan graduated magna cum laude in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He earned his medical degree with honors from Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in Bryan, Texas.
He did his internship in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois before returning to Texas to complete his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Kuriachan prioritizes building relationships with patients. He takes a conservative and educative approach to care, taking the time to answer every patient’s questions and working with them to find the best treatment plan for their eyes, vision, or aesthetics needs. The main goal of the clinic is to maximize every patient’s quality of life.
With affiliations at nearby care centers, including Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas, Coppell Surgery Center, and Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Dr. Kuriachan prides himself on providing the best quality care for his patients.
Dr. Kuriachan has earned a number of awards throughout his academic and medical career. He was named Living Magazine Irving Edition Reader’s Choice for Best Ophthalmologist three years running and also received the Excellence in Community Outreach award from the president of Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine for his work in underserved communities.
In his spare time, Dr. Kuriachan enjoys spending time with his three favorite people: his wife and two daughters. His hobbies are martial arts, acting, and baking.
Betty Tong, MD
Betty Tong, M.D. , is an ophthalmologist and eye surgeon who grew up in the DFW area. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and remained at UT Southwestern to complete her residency in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Tong is passionate about improving healthcare accessibility and preventing avoidable vision loss. Her goal is for all patients to optimize their ocular health and takes care to answer any questions her patients may have. She wants to get to know her patients’ visual goals and help them better understand their eye conditions.
She has both surgical and medical experience in managing conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, dry eye disease, etc. She has affiliations with Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas and Coppell Surgery Center.
Dr. Tong joined our practice in September 2025 and is excited to serve the Irving community. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, traveling, playing the piano, and taking walks with friends.
Pooja Tunikipati, O.D., (Dr. T)
Pooja Tunikipati, O.D., (Dr. T) has been practicing in the DFW community since 2024. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Biology with Collegium V Honors at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2020. She then went on to complete her Doctorate of Optometry at the University of Houston College of Optometry in 2024. Dr. Tunikipati completed her clinical training at University of Houston Eye Institute, Santa Fe Indian Health Services, and Cedar Springs Eye Clinic in Dallas.
Dr. Tunikipati is experienced in managing dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, evaluations for surgery, and more. She provides in-office treatments for dry eyes. For patients that have corneal problems and other issues that prevent them from having good vision with glasses or traditional contact lenses, she fits scleral lenses as well.
Dr. Tunikipati joined our practice in July 2025 and prioritizes helping the patient find the best treatment plan that will work for them. In her free time, Dr. Tunikipati enjoys sketching and rock climbing, as well as traveling to new cities.
