Dr. Kristen Godwin

Dr. Kristen Suzich Godwin is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who enjoys caring for adults with a wide range of vision concerns—from routine eye exams to medical and laser care for cataracts and glaucoma. She also manages dry eye, diabetic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration, coordinating closely with primary care to support overall health. Patients appreciate her approachable style, practical guidance, and attention to follow-up.

Dr. Godwin earned her MD at the University of Maryland and completed a transitional residency in internal medicine at Mercy Medical Center before ophthalmology residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. As a faculty instructor at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, she uses a teaching-forward approach to help patients understand their options and participate in decisions that protect vision and quality of life.