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Michelle M. Hessen, O.D., is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, affiliated with the Wilmer Eye Institute. She specializes in ocular surface diseases and is a member of the Dry Eye Team, providing comprehensive ophthalmic care, including pre- and post-operative management for cataract surgery patients. Dr. Hessen has expertise in treating dry eye conditions associated with Sjogren's Syndrome, Graft vs. Host Disease, and other autoimmune diseases, as well as evaluating patients with blepharitis and allergic conjunctivitis. She obtained her optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and completed an optometry residency in ocular disease at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. Additionally, she has undergone a nine-week clinical fellowship for the Prosthetic Replacement Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) device fitting, enhancing her clinical skills and interests.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Baltimore, MD
Specializes in ocular surface diseases and provides comprehensive ophthalmic care.
Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.