Tommy S. Korn MD (He/Him)
Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Clinical Informatics
Chief Spatial Computing Officer, Ophthalmologist- Cornea & Cataract Surgery
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3075 Health Center DrSte 401San Diego, CA 92123
Phone+1 858-939-5400
Fax+1 858-939-5419
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Summary
- Tommy Korn, MD, is an experienced ophthalmologist based in San Diego, CA, specializing in cataracts, cornea and external diseases, and clinical informatics. He completed his fellowship at UCLA and residency at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Korn has been serving as an ophthalmologist at Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group since 2001. His professional interests include cataract surgery, medical device development, and healthcare technology. He has written several publications on spatial computing in healthcare and contributed to clinical trials like the Sharp Health Companion App for cataract surgery. Dr. Korn has received numerous awards, including the Sharp Guardian Angel Award and recognition as a Top Doctor of San Diego.
Clinical Expertise
- Cataract surgery, Medical device development, Healthcare technology/informatics, Medical technology/informatics, Cornea / External disease
Education & Training
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2000 - 2001
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2000- University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
Texas Health Resources (Dallas)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1998 - 2028
TX State Medical License 1997 - 2005
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Sharp Guardian Angel Award - 500+ Patient Tributes Sharp HealthCare Foundation, 2025
- Top Doctors of San Diego San Diego County Medical Society, 2008-2009, 2011-2020, 2022, 2025
- Share the Experience - Photo Contest of the Decade - Fan Favorite Winner National Parks Foundation, 2020
Clinical Trials
- Sharp Health Companion App for Cataract Surgery Preparation and Recovery Start of enrollment: 2022 Dec 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsCyanoacrylate repair of laser in situ keratomileusis corneal flap perforation by a snake bite.Bobby S. Korn, Tommy S. Korn
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005-11-01 - 33 citationsDecentration of the optical zone: centering on the pupil versus the coaxially sighted corneal light reflex in LASIK for hyperopia.Brian S Boxer Wachler, Tommy S Korn, Naveen S Chandra, Franz K Michel
Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2003-07-01 - 4 citationsAutologous allogeneic amniotic membrane grafting in Stevens-Johnson syndrome.Eun-Ha Park, Tommy S. Korn, Sunil N. Vasani, Don O. Kikkawa
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2003-05-01
Other
- Screens, Lack of Sun Are Causing an Epidemic of Myopia - Interview with Dr. Tommy KornJulie Jargon, Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/our-eyes-really-are-getting-worse-heres-how-to-save-your-kids-vision-de16d592?st=qzr0nj989v1snr1&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Wall Street Journal - 8/26/2023
Authored Content
- Meet the first spatial computing officer in healthcareOctober 2025
- The Future of Apple Vision Pro is in MedicineFebruary 2025
- Health-care tech summit in San Diego considers future of medicineJanuary 2025
Press Mentions
Screens, Lack of Sun Are Causing an Epidemic of MyopiaAugust 30th, 2023- Telemedicine's Popularity Soars During PandemicSeptember 16th, 2021
- San Diego’s Top Doctors: The Annual List, 2025September 30th, 2025
Grant Support
- CareKit - Sharp Health Companion StudySharp HealthCare Foundation2022–Present
Committees
- Member, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group IT Steering Committee 2017 - Present
- Member, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Clinical Informatics Committee 2014 - Present
Research History
- Sharp Health Companion App - Cataract Eye Surgery StudyApple iPhone + Apple Watch CareKit Research Study. Determine if mobile technologies can help senior patients prepare and recover eye surgeries.2022 - 2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Thai
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, Doximity2021 - Present
External Links
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tommykornmd
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