Louise A. Mawn

Louise A. Mawn, M.D. serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She has been faculty since December 1998 and holds leadership roles as Oculoplastics Division Chief and Oculofacial Surgery Fellowship Director at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute.

Her educational background includes:

• M.D. from Wake Forest University
• B.A. from Duke University
• Internal Medicine Internship at Wake Forest University
• Ophthalmology Residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at Tufts University
• Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at University of Ottawa

Dr. Mawn's research focuses on revolutionizing surgical treatment of orbital disorders through endoscopic techniques and biomaterials innovation. As Principal Investigator for a National Eye Institute-funded study, she pioneers minimally invasive approaches to orbital disease management, bridging ophthalmology and neurological surgery.

Her scientific contributions are recognized through prestigious honors:

• Who's Who in America (2004-2005)
• Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare (2002-2003)
• Vanderbilt Ophthalmology Resident Education Award

Dr. Mawn actively mentors surgical fellows through the Oculofacial Surgery Fellowship program while directing NIH-funded orbital disease research. Her clinical leadership extends to the Nashville Academy of Ophthalmology where she serves as Vice-President, and she maintains active roles in international societies including the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.

As Director of the Oculoplastics Division, she leads a multidisciplinary team at the Vanderbilt Vision Research Center specializing in complex orbital reconstructions and eyelid procedures, integrating clinical practice with translational research to advance surgical outcomes.