Dr. Ashlie Bernhisel
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Ashlie A. Bernhisel is an ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats a range of vision conditions and offers surgical care when needed. Her clinical work includes caring for patients with cataracts and corneal disorders, and helping people understand the best options to protect their eyesight and quality of life.
Her areas of care include cataract, Fuchs dystrophy, pterygium, Sjogren’s syndrome–related eye issues, and conjunctival melanoma. She performs cataract surgery, corneal procedures, and refractive surgery, with a focus on matching treatment to each patient’s symptoms, exam findings, and long-term vision goals.
Dr. Bernhisel completed ophthalmology residency training at the University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology (2018) and additional fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California San Diego (2019), as well as a global health fellowship at the University of Utah (2021). She also earned an MSc from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2020).
Training
Global Health
2021University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology
FellowshipMSc
2020London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Masters / PhD
Cornea and Refractive
2019University of California San Diego
FellowshipOphthalmology Program
2018University of Utah Department of Ophthalmology
Residency
MD
2014University of Utah School of Medicine
Medical School
BA
2008University of Utah
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grantee (Global Ophthalmology Project in Haiti)
2021ASCRS
Emergency Medicine Consultant of the Month
2016University of Utah Hospital
Best Business Plan
2014University of Utah Technology Venture Development Contest
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- CA, MN
- License Numbers
- A156353, 70781
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