Bio
Caroline Fisher, MD, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics. She specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgery, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
She completed her undergraduate education at Stanford University, obtaining both a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish, with Departmental Honors. She earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and then went on to her internship at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital. She completed her ophthalmology residency at NYU/ Manhattan Eye, Ear, Throat Hospital. She then returned to Stanford for her Glaucoma Fellowship.
Dr. Fisher is Director of the Stanford Belize Vision Clinic, dedicated to promoting eye health and care in Belize, and providing an international rotation for Stanford Ophthalmology Residents. She is also an Office of Faculty Development and Diversity Liaison and is currently one of the Stanford Network for Advancement and Promotion (SNAP) Cohort Leaders. Dr. Fisher is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Department of Ophthalmology.
Clinical Focus
- Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma
- Cataract
Administrative Appointments
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Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Byers Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology (2020 - Present)
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Associate Clinic Chief, Byers Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology (2018 - Present)
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Director, Stanford Belize Vision Clinic (2017 - Present)
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Liaison, Office of Faculty Development and Diversity (2014 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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Office of Faculty Development & Diversity Community Support Initiative Grant, Stanford University School of Medicine (2019)
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Plager Faculty Teaching Award Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford Ophthalmology (2017)
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Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA (2015)
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Gerbode Medical Scholar, Stanford University School of Medicine (1998-1999)
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Biology Stanford University (1998)
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Biology Stanford University (1997)
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Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Biology Stanford University (1996)
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Major Golden Grant for Humanities Scholarship and Creative Arts, Stanford University (1996)
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Sigma Delta Pi National Literary Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, Stanford University (1996)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Faculty Fellow, CIGH Center for Innovation in Global Health (2017 - Present)
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Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2003 - Present)
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Member, Clinical Educator Task Force Committee (2015 - Present)
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Member, American Glaucoma Society (2014 - Present)
Professional Education
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Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (2002) CA
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Internship: Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia (2003) PA
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Residency: New York University School of Medicine (2006) NY
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Fellowship, Stanford University Hospital and Clinics, Glaucoma (2007)
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Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2009)
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BS, Stanford University, Biology (1997)
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BA, Stanford University, Spanish (1997)
Community and International Work
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MSICS Surgery, El Faro Mission Camp, Guatemala
Topic
Manual Small incision Cataract Surgery
Partnering Organization(s)
Vision Outreach International and SEE International
Populations Served
Central America
Location
International
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No
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Stanford Belize Vision Clinic, San Pedro, Belize
Partnering Organization(s)
Belizekids
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes