Provider
Kathryn Elizabeth Bollinger, MD
Ophthalmology
About Kathryn Elizabeth Bollinger, MD
The glaucoma specialist performs diagnostic evaluations as well as medical, laser, and surgical treatment procedures directed toward preventing vision loss from glaucoma. Surgical management also includes combined cataract extraction and glaucoma procedures. Dr. Bollinger attended the University of Wisconsin and completed both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She achieved her doctorate degree under the mentorship of Maureen and Jay Neitz in the area of cone photoreceptor cell biology. Dr. Bollinger completed her ophthalmology residency and fellowship in glaucoma at the Cole Eye Institute-The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She then served on staff at the Cole Eye Institute as a member of the glaucoma department from 2008-2009. During this time, she was also a clinical associate member of the laboratory of Dr. John Crabb and headed projects focused toward quantitative proteomic analysis of glaucomatous tissues. Dr. Bollinger specializes in screening, diagnosis, and management of all forms of adult glaucoma. She performs laser procedures, glaucoma surgery, and cataract surgery using state-of-the-art techniques. Dr. Bollinger is the principle investigator of a glaucoma research laboratory directed toward identifying early disease markers for glaucoma and targets for therapeutic intervention. She is the recipient of an American Health Assistance Foundation postdoctoral grant from the Glaucoma Research Foundation for 2008-2009.
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Clinical Interests
Glaucoma screening and medical treatment.
Laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma. Cataracts. -
Other Info
Dr. Bollinger specializes in screening, diagnosis, and management of all forms of adult glaucoma.
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Philosophy of Care
Augusta University is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director Glaucoma Service
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology - Certified, 2009
Education and Training
Internship: St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, WI - 2004
Residency: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Ophthalmology Residency 2007
Fellowship: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Glaucoma Fellowship 2008
Locations
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Bollinger’s Reviews
September 27, 2024
Excessive wait time
August 30, 2024
Very good
August 22, 2024
Very satisfied
August 15, 2024
Dr Bollinger and Dr xxx were both very good responding to my questions and explaining their answers and options
July 5, 2024
Very good
June 5, 2024
Wait time could be better every thing else excellent
May 23, 2024
Very satisfied
May 18, 2024
My care provider was very knowledgeable of her profession.
May 4, 2024
Dr Bollinger is excellent that is why I picked her.
April 17, 2024
Dr. Bollinger is an incredible clinician. I have full confidence and trust in her. Her amazing abilities are what make waits worthwhile. I'd rather wait to be seen by her than have an on time appointment with a less proficient and compassionate provider.
April 3, 2024
Dr. Bollinger was clear on my options and made it clear that surgery is my decision. I like that she provided me with multiple options as well as the risk associated with each.
March 21, 2024
I have other family members with xxx that I would love for Dr. Bollinger to be their care provider. She is just a caring physician
March 2, 2024
All Good
February 17, 2024
Good experience.
February 16, 2024
Outstanding experience
February 2, 2024
She had no knowledge about why I was there
January 28, 2024
Extraordinary competence, calm, and interpersonal skills
January 28, 2024
Dr Bollinger is excellent and I have complete confidence in her ability.
January 25, 2024
I appreciate Dr. Bollinger. She just has so many patients scheduled.
January 24, 2024
Dr. Is good just had to many patients to see.
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