Our Doctors

Gordon Newman, M.D. is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract and lens implant surgery. Dr. Newman earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. Following his internship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, he served for two years in the U.S. Navy. His ophthalmology training was completed at Ohio State University Hospital and fellowship training in Washington, D.C. After moving to Dallas, Dr. Newman opened this practice. For more than 20 years, he served as a clinical instructor at U.T. Southwestern Medical School and was chairman of the ophthalmology department at St. Paul Hospital. Dr. Newman has repeatedly been selected as a “Top Doc” in D magazine and Texas Monthly, and as one of the “Top Doctors in America”.

Larry R. Taub, M.D. grew up in Dallas and attended J. J. Pearce High School. He graduated from Duke University in Durham, NC, and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did his ophthalmology training at Emory University, where he was honored to be Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. Following his residency, he joined the faculty of Emory University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor, and the first general Ophthalmologist on the staff. During his tenure, he became the Director of Comprehensive Ophthalmology at The Emory Clinic, and the head of Ophthalmology at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. In 1998, Dr. Taub and his family moved back to the Dallas area to join Dr. Newman in practice. He served as president of the Dallas Academy of Ophthalmology from 2007-2008 and is currently on their board. Dr. Taub has been recognized each year by “D” Magazine’s “Best Doctors” list since 2005 and Texas Monthly’s “Super Doctors” since 2004.

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Dr. Motamarry is a distinguished ophthalmologist with deep roots in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area, where he attended Poteet High School. Following his high school graduation, he selflessly served our nation in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman, demonstrating his commitment to caring for others from an early age. His academic journey led him to the University of Mary Washington, where he earned a degree in Biology, and then further honed his medical expertise at Drexel University in Philadelphia. After completing his residency in ophthalmology at the prestigious University of Florida in 2012, Dr. Motamarry advanced his skills through a specialized Oculoplastic Fellowship in San Antonio from 2012 to 2013. He proudly holds board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology, a testament to his dedication and proficiency in the field.

Dr. Motamarry returned to the Dallas area in April 2015 and now joins Newman & Taub Vision Center on September 8, 2025. He currently also serves as the Vice Chairman of Ophthalmology at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Hospital.  Previously served as clinical adjunct faculty at UTSW from 2015 to 2024.  Dr. Motamarry excels in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, orbital and facial cosmetic surgery, applying his expertise to repair and reconstruct facial trauma, treat skin cancers, and address conditions such as ptosis and orbital tumors. His comprehensive skill set also includes performing upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, tear drainage system procedures, and intricate eyelid reconstructions. Moreover, he offers advanced nonsurgical treatments for glaucoma, combining laser therapy and medical management to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

In addition to his surgical specialties, Dr. Motamarry provides thorough and compassionate eye care, addressing ocular injuries and infections and conducting diabetic eye exams.

With a commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Motamarry is dedicated to enhancing and preserving your vision at every stage of life.