Kathryn M. Hatch, M.D., a native Bostonian, received her undergraduate education at Middlebury College followed by medical school at the University of Vermont, College of Medicine and an ophthalmology residency at New York University and The Manhattan, Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. Dr Hatch received subspecialty training as a Corneal and Refractive Surgery fellow at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, where she maintains hospital privileges as a member of the active medical staff.
Dr. Hatch is experienced in all-laser refractive surgery including, LASIK and PRK, advanced techniques in corneal transplant surgery, cataract surgery and premium intraocular lens surgery as well as corneal crosslinking and Intacs (intrastromal coneal ring segments) for keratoconus. Having undergone PRK herself, Dr Hatch is able to provide her patients with unique expertise and advice.
Dr. Hatch also has experience in the treatment of ocular surface disease, corneal dystrophies and anterior segment reconstruction. She has advanced training in cataract surgery and the latest cutting-edge corneal transplanttion surgery procedures, including both full thickness penetrating keratoplasty and partial thickness transplant surgery, DSAEK (Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty) and DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratectomy). She also performs IEK (Intralase Enabled Keratoplasty) and IE-DALK (Intralase Enabled Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratectomy) and was the first eye surgeon in New England to perform IE-DALK.
Dr. Hatch is a faculty member at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University where she enjoys teaching cataract and corneal surgery, in addition to her volunteer activities at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is an active fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Additionally, she is a member of several organizations including the New England Ophthalmic Society, the Cornea Society, The Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists, the American College of Ophthalmic Surgery, and the Massachusetts Medical Society. She has been an invited speaker at several Regional, National and International meetings.
Dr. Hatch's research interests include refractive, cataract and corneal transplant surgery. She is a primary investigator in multiple areas of clinical investigation including corneal collagen cross-linking for treatment of keratoconus and microbial Keratitis, as well as the safety and efficacy of antibiotic usages for cataract and refractive surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. Hatch enjoys spending time with her family and runs both recreationally and competitively. A two-time All-American in Cross-Country at Middlebury College, Dr. Hatch is a member of the Boston Athletic Association and lists the completion of 11 marathons among her many running accomplishments.
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