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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
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9
Overall Parent and Patient Rating
See What Parents and Patients are Saying:
3/27/2026
Dr. Chisholm Consistently went above and beyond in her care for our child. She took the time to explain the surgery procedure, risks, and benefits, and how to care for him after the surgery. Even when I sent her annoying emails through my chart, she took the time to respond to them. She genuinely appeared to care for my child and took interest in him. She did a wonderful Eye surgery And he will not need another one during childhood.
3/25/2026
I absolutely love her she sees both my daughters and is always caring in regards to question's and concerns
3/17/2026
She was amazing and super helpful. She was understanding with us and answered all the questions we had.
3/14/2026
Very attentive. Willing to answer questions. Allayed fears.
3/10/2026
Doctor and staff absolutely wonderful.
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.