Kristin Hirabayashi, MD

Kristin Hirabayashi, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, refractive, and cornea surgery. She graduated from Stanford University with distinction and received her medical degree from University of California, Irvine. Dr. Hirabayashi completed her ophthalmology residency training at University of California, San Francisco and her cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at Stanford University.

Dr. Hirabayashi performs cataract surgery using cutting edge technology including laser-assisted surgery and advanced technology intraocular lenses such as the Light Adjustable Lens. She also specializes in refractive surgeries including LASIK, PRK, and EVO ICL and loves giving her patients the gift of seeing without glasses. She also treats corneal conditions like keratoconus, pterygia, and dry eye.

Dr. Hirabayashi is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the Cornea Society. She has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor/Rising Star every year since 2021. Dr. Hirabayashi cares deeply about each and every patient and treats them in the same way she would treat her family members. She understands the importance of good communication and patient education and prioritizes them in her practice.

Outside of work, Dr. Hirabayashi loves volleyball, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Education & Training

• Stanford University – Fellowship (corneal & external disease & refractive surgery)
• UCSF – Residency in Ophthalmology
• University of Hawaii – Internship
• UC Irvine – M.D. (Distinction in Research)
• Stanford University – B.A. Human Biology

Honors & Awards

• 2023 – Castle Connolly Rising Stars
• 2022 – Castle Connolly Rising Stars
• 2021 – Castle Connolly Rising Stars
• 2019 – Best paper of session at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• 2018 – Langer Award for highest cumulative OKAP score in residency over 3 years
• 2013 – Junior Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• 2010 – Joshua Lederberg Award for Academic Excellence at Stanford

Board Certification

• American Board of Ophthalmology – Board certified

Professional Organizations

• Hawaii Ophthalmological Society
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Cornea Society
• Study Club for Ophthalmic Research in Hawaii (SCORH)
• Clinical Educator at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine