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Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

5625 Eiger Road #100
Austin, TX 78735

(512) 443-9715

Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD is an ophthalmologist in Austin, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD is affiliated with Ascension, CHRISTUS Health, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, Dell Seton Medical Center, AdventHealth, The University of Texas (UT) System, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, HOWERTON EYE CLINIC, PLLC and Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

2610 South Ih 35
Austin, TX 78704

Address:

35 Frontage Road 2610 South Interstate
Austin, TX 78704

Address:

5625 Eiger Road #100
Austin, TX 78735

Some issues Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

capsulotomy	50
eye procedures	2931
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	64
laser treatment	49
plastic surgery procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	361

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	106
Hispanic	338
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	70
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	25
eye procedures	2064
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	43
laser treatment	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	177

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	82
Hispanic	248
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	64
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	55
eye procedures	2686
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	54
plastic surgery procedures	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	229

**Gender**
Male	722
Female	978

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	854
Black	162
Hispanic	604
Asian	50
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	844
From 75 to 84	478
85 and over	148
Less than 65	230

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	48
eye procedures	2266
laser treatment	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	178

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	72
Hispanic	255
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	77
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	82
eye procedures	2768
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14
laser treatment	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	218

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	89
Hispanic	351
Asian	26
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	111
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	93
eye procedures	2866
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
laser treatment	92
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	74
Hispanic	306
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	454
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	110
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	60
eye procedures	2718
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	17
laser treatment	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	216

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	62
Hispanic	295
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	98
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

capsulotomy	42
eye procedures	2186
laser treatment	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	171

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	64
Hispanic	230
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	261
85 and over	74
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

capsulotomy	131
eye procedures	5012
laser treatment	130
plastic surgery procedures	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	405

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Austin, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	65
eye procedures	2837
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
laser treatment	66
plastic surgery procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	240

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	406
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	262
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	228
85 and over	75
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	383

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	6
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology: The American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology: The American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

CHRISTUS Health

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Dell Seton Medical Center

AdventHealth

The University of Texas (UT) System

Ascension Seton Hays

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

HOWERTON EYE CLINIC, PLLC

Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristen Michelle Hawthorne, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan, Inc.	$6,458 RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $6,056	LUMIGAN $136	RESTASIS $130	DURYSTA $16	$120
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$2,593 Durezol $1,553	Ilevro $500	Simbrinza $252	AcrySof $110	CyPass $18	Other $160
Allergan Inc.	$939 RESTASIS $400	COMBIGAN $134	LUMIGAN $69	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $49	ALPHAGAN P $23	Other $264
Abbott Laboratories	$438 Optics $428	Healon Viscoelastics $11
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$382 One Series Ultra $132	Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System $48	Tecnis IOL $45	CATALYS SYSTEM $31	VERITAS Vision System $17	Other $109
Other	$4,081 XIIDRA $400	PROLENSA $283	LUCENTIS $242	AmnioGuard $216	EYLEA aflibercept injection $180	Other $2,760

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,412
Food and Beverage	$7,128
Entertainment	$257
Education	$93

Biography

Dr. Kristen Hawthorne's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Hawthorne include eye problems. Her professional affiliations include AdventHealth, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, and Dell Seton Medical Center. Dr. Hawthorne's practice in Austin, TX is open to new patients as reported by AdventHealth. She studied medicine at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Hawthorne's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama. She is conversant in Spanish.

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