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Tommy Korn, MD, Ophthalmology, San Diego, CA

TommyS.KornMD(He/Him)

Ophthalmology • San Diego, CA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Clinical Informatics

Cataract & Corneal Surgeon & Digital Health Special Projects - Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group & Sharp HealthCare

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  • Office

    3075 Health Center Dr
    Ste 401
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Phone+1 858-939-5400
    Fax+1 858-939-5419

Summary

  • Chief Experience Officer - Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group

    Digital Health Special Projects

    Physician Creator - Sharp Health Companion App

    • BBC Interview with Dr. Tommy Korn on Macro Smartphone Cameras & Eye Telemedicine

    13:10 mark: Dr. Korn discusses the iPhone 13 Pro macro cameras in photographing eyes and how the technology will improve eye care access via telemedicine.

    Tommy Korn, MD - Ophthalmology

    90 sec video: Dr. Tommy Korn's mission statement & North Star

Clinical Expertise

  • Cataract surgery, Medical device development, Healthcare technology/informatics, Medical technology/informatics, Cornea / External disease

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2000
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • Texas Health Resources (Dallas)
    Texas Health Resources (Dallas)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1996
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyBS, Molecular & Cell Biology - Biochemistry , High Honors, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1997 - 2005
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Sharp Guardian Angel Award - 400+ Patient Tributes Sharp HealthCare Foundation
  • Top Doctors of San Diego San Diego County Medical Society, 2008-2009, 2011-2020, 2022
  • Share the Experience - Photo Contest of the Decade - Fan Favorite Winner National Parks Foundation, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Authored Content

  • Why This Doctor Uses the iPhone 13 Pro to Photograph Patients’ EyesOctober 2021
  • Doctor uses iPhone 13 Pro’s Macro camera to check patients’ eyesSeptember 2021
  • EyePhone: How one doctor is using the iPhone 13 Pro's macro capabilities to remotely assess patientsSeptember 2021
  • App helps patients with cataracts have smoother surgery processJune 2021
  • Coming Together: Is a Bigger Practice Better?October 2016
  • Optics: More Important Than You ThinkOctober 2011
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Press Mentions

  • Screens, Lack of Sun Are Causing an Epidemic of Myopia
    Screens, Lack of Sun Are Causing an Epidemic of MyopiaAugust 30th, 2023
  • Telemedicine's Popularity Soars During Pandemic
    Telemedicine's Popularity Soars During PandemicSeptember 16th, 2021
  • Eye Doctors Use the iPhone 13 Pro Macro Camera Mode to Check on Their Patients’ Vision
    Eye Doctors Use the iPhone 13 Pro Macro Camera Mode to Check on Their Patients’ VisionOctober 12th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • CareKit - Sharp Health Companion StudySharp HealthCare Foundation2022–Present

Committees

  • Member, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group IT Steering Committee 2017 - Present
  • Member, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Clinical Informatics Committee 2014 - Present

Research History

  • Sharp Health Companion App - Cataract Eye Surgery StudyApple iPhone + Apple Watch CareKit Research Study. Determine if mobile technologies can help senior patients prepare and recover eye surgeries.2022 - 2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Thai

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Doximity2021 - Present

External Links

  • LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tommykornmd

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