Dr. Kristen Hawthorne, MD
Dr. Kristen Hawthorne, MD is an ophthalmologist in Austin, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina in 2006. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Hospital and St. David's Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
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5625 Eiger Rd Ste 100 Austin, TX 78735Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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| 5 Star | 44% | 44% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 1 Star | 33% | 33% |
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Exceptional and comprehensive patient care. Taking time to build strong relationships with each patient.biography
Dr. Kristen Hawthorne, a board certified, fellowship-trained Ophthalmologist who specializes in LASIK, cataract surgery and corneal diseases of the eye. She performs the most current procedures available in her subspecialty and has special...read moreOphthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Hospital, 2011University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Residency Hospital, 2010Kaiser Pemanente Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 2007Medical University Of South Carolina
Medical School, 2006Clemson University
Undergraduate School, 2000
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- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 36
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
Compare with other Ophthalmologists
Compare Dr. Hawthorne with our nearby Ophthalmologists at St. David's Medical Center.
Make an appointment at St. David's Medical Center today at
(512) 649-0896.
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