{"id":6289,"date":"2025-09-18T13:58:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T17:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/?post_type=doctors&#038;p=6289"},"modified":"2025-10-23T10:22:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T14:22:59","slug":"kari-fossum-m-d","status":"publish","type":"doctors","link":"https:\/\/nweyeclinic.com\/so\/eye-doctor\/kari-fossum-m-d\/","title":{"rendered":"Kari Fossum, MD."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr. Kari Fossum<\/strong> is a fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist joining Northwest Eye. She offers a wide range of routine and specialized care, including treatment for pediatric cataracts, amblyopia, and complex eye misalignments. Her expertise extends to both surgical and non-surgical solutions, ensuring patients of all ages receive individualized, compassionate care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Fossum earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison and minored in both Global Health and European Studies. She went on to receive her Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She completed her internship in general surgery and residency in ophthalmology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she was recognized with the Resident Benchmark Award for Exemplary Clinical and Surgical Care. She then pursued a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Michigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a passion for advancing the field, Dr. Fossum has authored peer-reviewed publications in <em>Ophthalmology<\/em> and <em>Journal of AAPOS<\/em> and presented research at national meetings, including the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), where she received the Best in Show Poster Award. Her research interests include pediatric ophthalmology screening, strabismus, and surgical outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Fossum is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. 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class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Science, Biology<\/strong> \u2013 University of Wisconsin\u2013Madison<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doctor of Medicine<\/strong> \u2013 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship, General Surgery<\/strong> \u2013 Vanderbilt University Medical Center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency, Ophthalmology<\/strong> \u2013 Vanderbilt Eye Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology &amp; Adult Strabismus<\/strong> \u2013 University of Michigan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6289_0a2f40-64\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Professional Affiliations<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>American Academy of Ophthalmology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6289_731719-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Presentations &amp; Publications<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fossum K, Knight TJ, Morrison DG, Joos KM. <em>Lensectomy as treatment for refractory or progressive retinopathy of prematurity narrow-angle glaucoma<\/em>. J AAPOS. 2024.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Berkowitz ST, Fossum K, Bond JB 3rd. <em>Pneumocephalus and Pneumomediastinum from Compressed Air Injury to Conjunctiva<\/em>. Ophthalmology. 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple national presentations at AAO, AAPOS, WIO, and ARVO, including award-winning research on pediatric ophthalmology screening and strabismus surgery outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane6289_73eacd-30\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Awards &amp; Achievements<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>L.R. 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