Lynn Hassman, MD, PhD
Care Philosophy
I work closely with each patient to create a personalized care plan based on current best practices. Additionally, I invite patients to partner with me as we invest in innovative future solutions through dedicated research partnerships
Clinical Interest for Patients
I provide comprehensive medical management for all forms of ocular inflammation, including uveitis. When necessary, I also prescribe immune suppression treatments.
Credentials
Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Philosphy
Scheduling Phone Number
720-848-2020
Gender
Female
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
Phone: 720-848-2020 720-848-2020
Provider Information
Interests and Activities
Personal Interests
I enjoy hiking, skiing and cooking with my family.
Volunteer Activities
I enjoy mentoring the next generation of ocular immunologists, vision scientists and ophthalmologists.
Department
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology, member American Uveitis Society, member, liason for FOCIS Association of Eye and Vision Research, Planning Committee Member Federation of Clinical Immunuology Societies, member, liason for the American Uveitis Society
Research and Grants
Grants
1L30EY030690: Molecular Mechanisms in HLA-B27-Associated Uveitis: Toward Precision Medicine in Uveitis (2019)
K08EY033045: Resolution of ocular inflammation: the role of type 1 conventional dendritic cells (2022)
2L30EY030690: The role of type 1 conventional dendritic cells in the activation of ocular CD4 T cells in antigen-driven uveitis (2023)
Research Interests for Patients
Ocular immune responses, immune phenotyping, genomics, precision medicine, health equity.
Education and Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of Virginia School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate Schools
BS, Evangel University (MO) (2002)
Graduate Schools
PhD, University of Virginia - Charlottesville (2010)
Internships
Case Western Reserve University (MetroHealth) Program (2014)
Residency Program
University of Rochester Program (2017)
Fellowships
University of Utah Program (2018)
Information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2020
Referral Contact Fax
720-848-5079