Kimberly Cockerham, M.D, F.A.C.S.

Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA

Dr. Cockerham’s time in the military taught her to honor and respect her patients and their families and to understand the larger role physicians can play in a community. She remains very committed (through her foundation Let’s Face It Together) to helping the underinsured and their families rebuild their lives.

  • Board-Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology 1993, 2003, 2013, 2023.
  • Fellowship-trained in cosmetic, laser, and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyelids, and eye muscles.
  • Fellowship-trained in neuro-ophthalmology and orbital disease.
  • Decorated Veteran: National Service Ribbon, two Superior Unit Awards, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. Former Chief of Oculoplastics and Orbital Disease at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
  • Honored clinician and surgeon: Who’s Who in American Women, Lifetime Achievement, Who’s Who in Medicine, Best Doctors in America, former Director of Oculoplastics and Orbital Disease at UCSF with two UCSF Star Awards for Excellence, American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, Senior Achievement Award, Distinguished Service Award, and a Special Recognition Award. Top Doctors Award, San Diego County Medical Society.
  • Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University for 16 years.
  • Founder of Let’s Face It Together Foundation that provides medical and surgical care for patients without the financial means to address
    their facial disfigurement and dysfunction.
  • Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology. Sharp Grossmont Neuroscience. Consultant for Sharp Memorial and Scripps Mercy hospitals.
  • Principal Investigator, Thyroid Eye Disease Clinical Trials
    Currently recruiting

Dr. Cockerham has had the privilege to care for so many wonderful patients over the years and continues to learn every day from them, through teaching, mentoring and collaborative research. She and her team look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals.