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Stephanie Lynch, MD, Ophthalmology, Athens, GA

StephanieKleinLynchMD

Ophthalmology Athens, GA

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Ophthalmologist

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  • Office

    1620 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606
    Phone+1 706-546-0170
    Fax+1 706-546-5015

Summary

  • Board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in medical retina and uveitis

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Medical Retina, 2019 - 2020
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 2016 - 2019
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Transitional Year, 2015 - 2016
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 2014, M.D., with Distinction
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityBS, Molecular & Cell Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2004 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha UCSF School of Medicine, 2015
  • Fellowship for Clinical and Translational Research UCSF, 2013
  • National Scholar Award Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.), 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Susceptibility to misdiagnosis of adversarial images by deep learning based retinal image analysis algorithms  
    Shah A, Lynch S, Niemeijer M, Amelon R, Clarida W, Russell S, Wu X, Abr�moff MD., IEEE 15th International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, IEEE Xplore, 1/24/2018
  • Repeatability of cone spacing measures in eyes with inherited retinal degenerations  
    Zayit-Soudry S, Sippl-Swezey N, Porco TC, Lynch SK, Syed R, Ratnam K, Menghini M, Roorda AJ, Duncan JL., Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci., 1/1./2015

Abstracts/Posters

  • Intravitreal fluocinolone acetonide may decelerate diabetic retinal neurodegeneration.
    Lynch SK, Kyngmoo L, Chen Z, Wahle A, Wykoff CC, Folk JC, Abr�moff MD., Millenial Eye., Austin, TX, 1/7./2018
  • Susceptibility to misdiagnosis of adversarial images by deep learning based on retinal image analysis algorithms
    Shah A, Lynch S, Niemeijer M, Amelon R, Clarida W, Russell S, Wu X, Abr�moff MD, IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging, Washington, D.C., 1/4./2018
  • Paralyzed: a case of ophthalmoplegia in herpes zoster ophthalmicus
    Lynch SK, Miller MA, Thurtell MJ, Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium, Williamsburg, VA., 1/11/2016
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Lectures

  • Women in Ophthalmology at Top U.S. Academic Programs 
    San Diego, CA - 1/11/2017
  • Catastrophic failure in image-based convolutional neural network algorithms for detecting diabetic retinopathy. 
    Baltimore, MD - 1/10/2017
  • Catastrophic failure in image-based convolutional neural network algorithms for detecting diabetic retinopathy 
    Iowa City, IA - 1/21/2017
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Other

Research History

  • UIHC Ophthalmology: Abramoff LabDiabetic retinopathy2016 - 2017
  • Clinical & Translational Research FellowUCSF Dept. of Ophthalmology Duncan Lab2013 - 2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Spanish