Undergraduate: Stanford University
Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Internship: University of Hawaii Transitional Program
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery: Stanford University
Dr. Kristin Hirabayashi is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery.
Dr. Hirabayashi graduated with distinction from Stanford University with a degree in Human Biology. She then earned her medical degree at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and graduated with distinction. She completed her internship at the University of Hawaii Transitional Year Residency Program. Following this, Dr. Hirabayashi completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She then returned to Stanford University to complete a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery.
As a fellowship-trained cornea surgeon, she specializes in the diagnosis and management of cornea and ocular surface diseases, including corneal dystrophies, keratoconus, pterygia, and dry eye. She also performs cataract surgery, corneal transplants, pterygium surgery, and laser refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK).
Dr. Hirabayashi is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, and Study Club for Ophthalmic Research in Hawaii (SCORH).
Dr. Hirabayashi has personal ties to Hawaii as both her father and her husband grew up in Hawaii. In her free time, she loves to play volleyball, hike, go to the beach, and travel. She is thrilled to be back in Honolulu and is grateful for the opportunity to provide care for such a wonderful community.
Website: eyesighthawaii.com
Phone: (808) 735-1935