Evan Kalin-Hajdu

Dr. Evan Kalin-Hajdu is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, with clinical expertise in Orbital Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, and Lacrimal Pathways. He is affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine and Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont (CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal).

• Education:
  • MD (2006-2010) - University of Montreal
  • Residency in Ophthalmology (2010-2015) - Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Fellowship in Oculoplastics (2015-2017) - American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of California, San Francisco

Research Interests focus on Ophthalmology with emphasis on Oculoplastics, Orbital Surgery, Lacrimal Disorders, and Neuro-ophthalmology. His clinical research spans surgical outcomes (e.g., Müller's muscle-conjunctival resection), diagnostic imaging (diffusion-weighted MRI for orbital venous malformations), and ocular manifestations of systemic diseases (H. pylori association studies, seminoma-related orbitopathy).

Scientific Awards:

• William F Hoyt Award (2017) - Best resident educator
• Bartley Frueh Award (2016) - Best YASOPRS presentation
• Dean's Honor Diploma (2015)
• Great Distinction (2006) - B.Sc., McGill University
• Certificate of Excellence (2003) - McGill University

His peer-reviewed publications (2011-2024) emphasize diagnostic methods, surgical innovations, and complication management in ophthalmic plastic surgery. Current projects include multicenter analyses of eyelid surgery success rates and orbital inflammation studies.