Judy E. Kim, MD, FARVO, FASRS

Judy E. Kim, MD, FARVO, FASRS is a trail blazer in the world of ophthalmology, having been named as one of the “100 Most Influential Ophthalmologists” in the world by Ophthalmologist. She graduated from the University of Chicago and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami and vitreoretinal fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). Currently, she is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences with tenure at MCW.

Her leadership positions include the boards of American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), Macula Society, Retina Society, Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Retina network and JAMA Ophthalmology. She will be only the second woman to serve as the president of ASRS and is a chair emeritus of Women in Retina.

Dr. Kim has received numerous awards and honors for her clinical excellence, leadership, and service and published over 200 papers and given over 500 presentations, including over 150 invited national and international presentations and named lectures. She has experience with over 60 multicenter clinical trials. She strives to improve lives through excellence in clinical care, investigation, collaboration, leadership, service and mentoring.