Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ
Ophthalmology
Dr. Kristin M. Hammersmith, MD
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Doctor Kristin M. Hammersmith, MD practices Ophthalmology. She went to West Virginia University School of Medicine. She received 3 awards: "Regional Top Doctor", "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Fellow (FAAO)". Kristin Hammersmith has written publications. She has 57 publications published with PubMed. The lastest paper is: 'Comparative evaluation of dual Scheimpflug imaging parameters in keratoconus, early keratoconus, and normal eyes.' Kristin Hammersmith accepts Medicare payments and is listed with Medicare.gov.
Publications
- Comparative evaluation of dual Scheimpflug imaging parameters in keratoconus, early keratoconus, and normal Eyes.
- Spontaneously resolving Macular cyst in an infant.
- Indications and outcomes of Corneal transplantation in geriatric patients.
- Demographic Patterns and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Corneal Erosions Related to Trauma and Epithelial and Bowman Layer Disorders.
- Long-term outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty and Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty for Fuchs endothelial Dystrophy: fellow eye comparison.
- Episodes of Microbial Keratitis With Therapeutic Silicone Hydrogel Bandage Soft Contact Lenses.
- Long-term results of keratoplasty in patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
- Treatment of mucous membrane pemphigoid with mycophenolate mofetil.
- Indications, visual outcome, and ectasia in clear Corneal transplants 20 years old or more.
- Dry eye syndrome in aromatase inhibitor users.
- Excimer Laser PhotOtherapeutic Keratectomy in Eyes With Corneal Stromal Dystrophies With and Without a Corneal Graft.
- Corneal collagen cross-linking: ectasia and beyond.
- Giant Fornix Syndrome: A Case Series.
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Comparison of Disease in Patients 60 Years and Older Versus Younger than 60 Years.
- Clinical and microbiological characteristics of fungal Keratitis in the United States, 2001-2007: a multicenter study.
- Macrostriae and Descemet''s membrane folds in the Descemet''s stripping endothelial keratoplasty graft.
- Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors associated with acanthamoeba Keratitis.
- Update on fungal Keratitis from 1999 to 2008.
- Guttae in the donor after Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.
- In vitro susceptibility patterns of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus Corneal isolates to antibiotics.
- Alternaria and paecilomyces keratitis associated with soft contact Lens wear.
- Third or greater penetrating keratoplasties: indications, survival, and visual outcomes.
- Quality of life in Keratoconus patients after penetrating keratoplasty.
- SynergEyes Lenses for keratoconus.
- Demographics of patients older than 50 years with Keratoconus.
- Boston keratoprosthesis outcomes and complications.
- Comparative study of graft rejection in Keratoconus patients with and without self-reported atopy.
- Steroid-induced intraocular pressure elevation or glaucoma after penetrating keratoplasty in patients with keratoconus or Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Review of diagnosis and management of recurrent erosion syndrome.
- Contact Lens related quality of life in patients with keratoconus.
- Keratoconus associated with Other corneal dystrophies.
- Contact Lens-related microbial keratitis: recent outbreaks.
- Indications for penetrating keratoplasty and associated procedures, 2001-2005.
- Trends in penetrating keratoplasty in the United States 1980-2005.
- Graft rejection risk and incidence after bilateral penetrating keratoplasty.
- Referrals to the Wills Eye Institute Cornea Service after laser in situ keratomileusis: reasons for patient dissatisfaction.
- An outbreak of Fusarium keratitis associated with contact Lens use in the northeastern United States.
- Corneal ulcers associated with aerosolized crack cocaine use.
- Cataract surgery in keratoconus.
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis: a parasite on the rise.
- Epithelial herpetic simplex keratitis recurrence and graft survival after Corneal transplantation in patients with and without atopy.
- Topical and oral voriconazole in the treatment of fungal Keratitis.
- Efficacy of oral antiviral prophylaxis in preventing ocular herpes simplex virus recurrences in patients with and without self-reported atopy.
- Phototherapeutic keratectomy with intraoperative mitomycin C to prevent recurrent Anterior corneal pathology.
- Dynamic contour tonometry: a new way to assess intraocular pressure in ectatic corneas.
- Diagnosis and management of Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
- Comparative study of ocular herpes simplex virus in patients with and without self-reported atopy.
- Exophiala dermatitidis Keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis.
- Wound dehiscence after penetrating keratoplasty.
- Voriconazole in the management of Alternaria Keratitis.
- Ocular copper deposition associated with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: case report.
- Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children.
- Diamond burr treatment of poor vision from Anterior basement membrane dystrophy.
- Management of pellucid marginal corneal Degeneration.
- Anesthesia selection and open globe injuries.
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease following Corneal transplantation.
Schools
West Virginia University School Of Medicine
Washington Hospital Center
Wilmer Eyejohns Hopkins University
Wills Eye Hospital Cornea
Procedures Preformed
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Blepharorrhaphy
- Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
- Cataract Removal Surgery
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Conditions Treated
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Anterior Scleritis
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Doctors Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- Regional Top Doctor
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
- Fellow (FAAO)
Education
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Johns Hopkins University -
Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Hospital Center -
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Hospital
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Drug Facts
| NPI NUMBER | 1437157187 | |
| NPPES Provider LastName | HAMMERSMITH | |
| NPPES Provider FirstName | KRISTIN | |
| NPPES Provider ZIPCode | 191075109 | |
| NPPES Provider State | PA | |
| Specialty Description | Ophthalmology | |
| Total Claim Count | 2908.0 | |
| Distinct Opioid Count | 0.0 | |
| Opioid Claim Count | 0.0 | |
| Percent Opioid Claims | 0.0 |
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Medicare Facts
| National Provider Identifier [NPI] | 1437157187 |
| Last Name Of The Provider | HAMMERSMITH |
| First Name Of The Provider | KRISTIN |
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