Dr. Kristen Godwin
Areas of Expertise
About Me
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.
Training
Ophthalmology
2023MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
ResidencyInternal Medicine (Transitional Year)
2020Mercy Medical Center
Residency
MD
2019University of Maryland School of Medicine
Medical School
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NC
- License Numbers
- 2023-00437
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