Ann Caroline Fisher

Bio

Caroline Fisher, MD, is a Clinical Assistant 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 Literature, 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 also 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.

Clinical Focus

• Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma
• Cataract

Academic Appointments

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Administrative Appointments

• Director, Stanford Belize Vision Clinic (2017 - Present)
• Liaison, Office of Faculty Development and Diversity (2014 - Present)

Honors & Awards

• Plager Faculty Teaching Award Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford Ophthalmology (2017)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, AOA (2015)
• Gerbode Medical Scholar, Stanford University School of Medicine (1998-1999)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Biology Stanford University (1998)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Biology Stanford University (1997)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Biology Stanford University (1996)
• Major Golden Grant for Humanities Scholarship and Creative Arts, Stanford University (1996)
• Sigma Delta Pi National Literary Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, Stanford University (1996)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

• Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2003 - Present)
• Member, Clinical Educator Task Force Committee (2015 - Present)
• Member, American Glaucoma Society (2014 - Present)

Professional Education

• Medical Education:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (2002) CA
• Residency:New York University School of Medicine (2006) NY
• Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology (2009)
• Internship:Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia (2003) PA
• Board Certification, Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology