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Dr. Kristen Hawthorne, MD

Dr. Kristen Hawthorne, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

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.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

5625 Eiger Rd Ste 100 Austin, TX 78735
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Dr. Hawthorne's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hawthorne

3.2
9 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
11%
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1 star
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Great doctor, poor admin team
My experience with Dr Hawthorne for over fifteen years has been wonderful. I will no longer be going to her clinic as the admin staff is totally unhelpful in dealing with issues involving insurance and Medicare. Their basic position is it is the patient's problem. No interest in being helpful. I'll be looking for a new eye doctor now.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 14, 2024
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Cornea surgery
Dr. Hawthorne did surgery removing a nodule from my cornea, which was very successful. My astigmatism has practically gone away as a result and I am seeing things more vividly. She and her staff ranked very high with me. Thank you very much Dr. Hawthorne.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Insensitive, brusk, arrogant
Unapologetically used me as an example for her medical student in a pretty humiliating way.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 28, 2022
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I had cataract surgery with the stated goal to maintain farsightedness. After the procedure I am now nearsighted and can only see clearly at a distance of 2-3 feet. In addition I have negative dysphotopsias so have an arc of impaired vision at the bottom 1/3 of my eye. Dr Hawthorne stated that she has no fine control of the visual outcome but that she can make the other eye farsighted to compensate or can do Lasik at additional cost to me afterwards to correct things. Really? I have never used glasses except for reading before this. Why would she ever imagine I would allow her to do surgery on my other eye when she told me she couldn't control the outcome on the first? I read her notes from my last visit which said that I wanted to try wearing glasses and wait to see if I can get used to them. I don't WANT to have to suddenly start wearing glasses for everything but have no other choice at this time since I can't safely drive or even do my trail walking. Devastating to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Oct 25, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

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 more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2011

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Residency Hospital, 2010

  • Kaiser Pemanente Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School, 2006

  • Clemson University

    Undergraduate School, 2000
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Locations

Practice

Howerton Eye Clinic PLLC5625 Eiger Rd Ste 100 Austin, TX 78735
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
(512) 443-9715
Office2610 S Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78704
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
(512) 443-9715

Practice

Howerton Eye Clinic PLLC4282 S FM 1626 Ste 200 Kyle, TX 78640
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(512) 443-9715
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