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Kristin (Matelis) Hammersmith, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA

KristinM(Matelis)HammersmithMD

Ophthalmology • Philadelphia, PA

Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    125 S 9th St
    Ste 402
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 267-546-1100
    Fax+1 267-200-0679

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 1999
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2023
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Plugging the Tear Ducts Helps Some with Dry Eyes
    Plugging the Tear Ducts Helps Some with Dry EyesJune 23rd, 2015

Professional Memberships

Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, Dr. Kristin Hammersmith, MD, Dr. K Hammersmith, Dr. Kristin M Hammersmith