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Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2008)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, eyelid reconstruction

3000 C G Zinn Road
Thorndale, PA 19372

1-877-289-4557

Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Thorndale, PA specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital, GARY J LEVIN MD PC and WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3000 C G Zinn Road
Thorndale, PA 19372

Address:

840 Walnut Street Suite 1230
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Eyelid Reconstruction

Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct defects that typically arise from traumatic injury to the eye or after skin cancer removal on the eyelid. The surgery aims to preserve eyelid function and to improve its appearance.

The choice of reconstruction technique depends on the size and severity of the defect. If tissue loss is small to moderate, the wound may simply be sutured close. For larger defects, however, tissue from other parts of the body may be needed. Tissue may be taken (or harvested) from the ear, scalp, abdomen, roof of the mouth, inside of the check, or the eyelid itself.

The Hughes procedure and the Cutler-Beard procedure are reconstruction techniques that use eyelid tissue. In the Hughes procedure, a piece of neighboring tarsoconjunctival tissue is cut, slid onto the wound, and then sutured together. The tarsoconjunctiva is made up of the connective tissue that provides support to the eyelid, called tarsus, and the membrane covering the white of the eyes, called conjunctiva. This technique is suited for defects that are located on the sides of the eyelid. The Cutler-Beard procedure requires a thicker segment of tarsoconjunctival tissue and is used to repair defects in the center of the eyelid.

Eyelid reconstruction is commonly done at an outpatient facility. There will be bruising and swelling for about four to ten days following surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated, use cold compress, and apply antibiotic cream on their eyelids for the first few days. Strenuous activities must be avoided for four weeks, but patients may be able to return to work after about a week.

eye procedures	913
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	51
plastic surgery procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	22
eye procedures	1193
plastic surgery procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	850
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	106
eye procedures	1539
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	34
plastic surgery procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	511
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	120
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	1440
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	40
plastic surgery procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	101
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	136
eye procedures	1521
plastic surgery procedures	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	118
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	123
excision	18
eye procedures	1825
plastic surgery procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	71

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	165
excision	18
eye procedures	1451
plastic surgery procedures	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	92
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Thorndale, PA were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	176
excision	18
eye procedures	1473
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
laser treatment	58
plastic surgery procedures	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD.

**Gender**
Female	265
Male	153

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	395
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	157
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	168

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2008. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2008)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wills Eye Hospital

GARY J LEVIN MD PC

WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristina Yi-Hwa Pao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$5,029 LOTEMAX SM $16	PROLENSA $13	$5,000
Allergan Inc.	$610 LUMIGAN $340	COMBIGAN $138	OZURDEX $120	$12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$147 Travatan Z $123	Durezol $14	Simbrinza $11
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$145 CEQUA $120	XELPROS $12	Bromsite $12
Alcon Research Ltd	$140 $140
Other	$1,081 Omidria $117	XIIDRA $106	INVELTYS $64	Eylea $62	Optics $52	Other $680

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$5,000
Food and Beverage	$2,114
Education	$38

Biography

Dr. Kristina Pao specializes in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastic surgery and practices in Thorndale, PA and Philadelphia, PA. In her practice, she is particularly interested in cataract surgery, comprehensive ophthalmology, and cataracts. She attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and then went on to complete her residency at Wills Eye Institute. Dr. Pao is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital.

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