Provider
Kathryn Elizabeth Bollinger, MD
Ophthalmology
About Kathryn Elizabeth Bollinger, MD

The glaucoma specialist performs diagnostic evaluations as well as medical, laser, and surgical treatment procedures directed toward preventing vision loss from glaucoma. Surgical management also includes combined cataract extraction and glaucoma procedures. Dr. Bollinger attended the University of Wisconsin and completed both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She achieved her doctorate degree under the mentorship of Maureen and Jay Neitz in the area of cone photoreceptor cell biology. Dr. Bollinger completed her ophthalmology residency and fellowship in glaucoma at the Cole Eye Institute-The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She then served on staff at the Cole Eye Institute as a member of the glaucoma department from 2008-2009. During this time, she was also a clinical associate member of the laboratory of Dr. John Crabb and headed projects focused toward quantitative proteomic analysis of glaucomatous tissues. Dr. Bollinger specializes in screening, diagnosis, and management of all forms of adult glaucoma. She performs laser procedures, glaucoma surgery, and cataract surgery using state-of-the-art techniques. Dr. Bollinger is the principle investigator of a glaucoma research laboratory directed toward identifying early disease markers for glaucoma and targets for therapeutic intervention. She is the recipient of an American Health Assistance Foundation postdoctoral grant from the Glaucoma Research Foundation for 2008-2009.
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Clinical Interests
Glaucoma screening and medical treatment.
Laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma. Cataracts. -
Other Info
Dr. Bollinger specializes in screening, diagnosis, and management of all forms of adult glaucoma.
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Philosophy of Care
Augusta University is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
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Specialties
Ophthalmology
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Language(s)
English
Credentials
Positions
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director Glaucoma Service
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology - Certified, 2009
Education and Training
Internship: St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, WI - 2004
Residency: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Ophthalmology Residency 2007
Fellowship: Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Glaucoma Fellowship 2008
Locations
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Patient Reviews
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Dr. Bollinger’s Reviews
November, 3 2022
Dr Bollinger was excellent in every way
October, 24 2022
I have always liked Dr. Bollinger, whom I have now seen for over ten years. However, I would like to see her CLOSER TO MY APPOINTMENT TIME.
September, 14 2022
Good
September, 13 2022
Good when I finally saw her
August, 14 2022
All is good.
July, 25 2022
Dr Bollinger is always professional, caring, concerned and willing to listen.
July, 17 2022
Dr. Bollinger is so kind and nice she also listen to what you have to say.thank you DR Bollinger
July, 7 2022
I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Bollinger. She's outstanding.
May, 10 2022
Dr. Bollinger utilized her knowledge, skills and abilities to improve my sight. As a result, she has been very successful. I would highly recommend Dr. Bollinger.
May, 4 2022
Good
April, 19 2022
Dr. Was excellent on care given
March, 30 2022
The provider was very good, and she answered my questions sufficiently .
March, 30 2022
Outstanding physician
February, 12 2022
Dr Bolinger is so. Professionally qualified. She provides all the help I required at any level. My care under her supervision has been the very best!
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