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Dr. Kristin Marie Ates Hicks
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Kristin Ates Hicks
Ophthalmology
Gainesville, FL
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Kristin Ates Hicks is a comprehensive ophthalmologist serving the Gulf Coast. She offers cataract and refractive solutions, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), pterygium removal, and care for dry eye, with an emphasis on personalized plans that match each patient’s lifestyle and visual goals. Patients value her approachable style and clear explanations before, during, and after treatment.
Dr. Ates Hicks graduated magna cum laude from Tulane University and earned an MD/PhD at the Medical College of Georgia, where her neuroscience research explored mechanisms of disease at the cellular level. She completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida, a program known for broad surgical exposure. In practice, she combines that training with up-to-date technology to help patients see comfortably and confidently—whether they are choosing a lens option for cataract surgery, exploring refractive correction, or seeking relief from chronic dryness.
Training
OphthalmologyUniversity of FloridaResidency- MDMedical College of GeorgiaMedical School
- PhD, NeuroscienceMedical College of GeorgiaMasters / PhD
Undergraduate DegreeTulane UniversityUndergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:AL
- License Numbers:MD.50610


