Dr. Alison Gordon, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, San Diego

Educational Background & Professional Training

Dr. Gordon’s academic and clinical training reflects a foundation of excellence from some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions:

Medical Education

Dr. Gordon earned her medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City (2006). Prior to her medical training, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (2002).

Academic Honors:

• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society, Inducted (2006)
• Magna Cum Laude, Princeton University (2002)
• Honors in Surgery, Medicine, Family Medicine, and OB/GYN (Mount Sinai School of Medicine)
• Top 10% Class Ranking in clinical skills assessment (Compass I exercise)

Residency Training

Dr. Gordon completed her ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Francisco (2007-2010). During her residency, she gained extensive experience in complex surgical cases and comprehensive eye care. She also completed a preliminary medicine internship at Kaiser San Francisco (2006-2007).

Board Certifications, Credentials & Professional Information

Board Certifications:

• American Board of Ophthalmology (Certified)

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) – Member since 2007
• American Medical Association (AMA) – Member since 2002
• Unite for Sight Organization – Member since 2004; Elected President (2004-2005)

Hospital & Surgical Affiliations:

• Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute, La Jolla, San Diego
• Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego
• Orthopaedic Surgery Center of La Jolla
• UCSD Ambulatory Surgery Center

Research Leadership & Clinical Contributions

Dr. Gordon has contributed to the field of ophthalmology through clinical research and academic publications focused on ocular health and surgical outcomes.

Peer-Reviewed Publications & Selected Research:

• Gordon, A. and Silkiss, R.Z. “Morning Rounds.” EyeNet Magazine, May 2009.
• Research Project: “Bacterial Seeding of Acrylic Ocular Prostheses,” CPMC Ophthalmology Department.
• Research Lab Assistant: Stanley Kimmel Cancer Center, La Jolla, CA (2001-2002).

Community Leadership & Service:

Dr. Gordon is deeply committed to community service and global eye health. As the former President of the Unite for Sight chapter at Mount Sinai, she led vision screenings and provided eye health education to underserved populations. Her volunteer work also includes serving as a Spanish translator at community health centers and mentoring through the Big Sister program.