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Being an ophthalmologist is a wonderful privilege, and having the opportunity to care for patients’ vision is truly an honor. I strive to take excellent care of my patients and include them in the decision making process. I enjoy taking care of patients of all ages but have a particular interest in providing eye care to children. My particular focus is on performing surgeries around the eyes on the extraocular muscles, eyelids, tear drainage system, and other orbital structures. I work with a number of excellent surgeons who perform surgeries inside the eyes and happily refer my patients to these providers when their pathology lies outside of my area of expertise. My main goal is to ensure that my patients get the best care possible.
Titles
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Pediatric ophthalmologist, Children's Wisconsin
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Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Education
- 2011, Washington University in St Louis School of Medicine, MD
Residencies
- 2015, Barnes Jewish Hospital - Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- 2018, Medical College of Wisconsin - Oculoplastics
- 2016, University of Michigan Medical School - Pediatric Ophthalmology
Awards
- Distinguished Service Award (given annually to a second year ophthalmology resident for excellence in clinical care), Spring 2014
- Ron Burde Award (given annually to an ophthalmology resident for excellence in patient care and teaching as voted on by their fellow residents), Spring 2015
- Drs. James and Linda Duan-Song Award (given annually to an ophthalmology resident based on clinical and surgical excellence as voted on by the faculty), Spring 2015
- Matt Guirguis Award (given annually to the ophthalmology resident who provided the best clinical care on the pediatric ophthalmology service as voted on by the pediatric ophthalmology clinic faculty and staff), Spring 2015
- American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Quickert Thesis Award Finalist (recognition for the top 3 theses submitted to the ASOPRS thesis committee), Spring 2018
Conditions & Treatments
Insurance Information
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
2/12/2026
She was very kind and knowledgeable
2/3/2026
Dr. Chisholm is very knowledgeable, caring, and patient. She answered all of my questions and I never felt rushed.
1/23/2026
Kind, attentive and informative
1/14/2026
Friendly, personable, took the time with us and explained everything very well
1/6/2026
Great care by entire staff. Dr Chisholm is a fantastic surgeon. Skilled, friendly, professional and smart. I'm so glad I found her. Only criticism is the wait times In exam room for each level of practitioners could be improved.
Research & Publications
Publications
- Hoekel J, Chisholm S, Al-Lozi A, Hershey T, Tychsen L. Ophthalmologic correlates of disease severity in children and adolescents with Wolfram syndrome. Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2014;18:461-465.
- Chisholm S, Couch S, Custer S. Etiology and management of allergic eyelid dermatitis. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2017;33(4):248-250.
- Chisholm S, Costakos D, Harris G. Surgical timing for congenital ptosis should not be determined solely by the presence of anisometropia. Thesis accepted by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Thesis Committee. Submitted to Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for publication.