Dr Erin O. Schotthoefer MD | eye specialist Charlotte NC
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704.295.3000

Locations

Huntersville University

Fellowship Trained

Pediatric Eye Care Strabismus

Clinical Interests

StrabismusPediatric Eye Care

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Biography

Dr. Erin Schotthoefer is an ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric eye care and strabismus in the Charlotte, NC and Huntersville, NC areas. She graduated from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Her internship was at St. John’s Hospital in Detroit, her residency was at the University of Iowa, and her fellowship was at Duke University. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, and Women in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Schotthoefer practices in our Huntersville (10305 Hamptons Park Drive, Suite 201, Huntersville, NC) and University (2325 West Arbors Drive, Suite 201, Charlotte, NC) offices. To make an appointment with her, call 704-295-3000. You can also request an appointment online or through myCEENTAchart.


Education & Fellowship

Undergraduate
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 1998

Medical
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI, 2002

Internship
St. John’s Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2003

Residency
Ophthalmology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 2006

Fellowship
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Duke University, Durham, NC, 2007


Associations & Memberships

Board Certified by:
- American Board of Ophthalmology

Member of:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
- Women in Ophthalmology


Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2001

Charlotte Magazine Top Doctors, 2017, 2023


Community Involvement

Dr. Schotthoefer discusses eye trauma dangers, treatment, and protection on WSOC's Daily Two.


Research

Schotthoefer EO, Wallace DK. Strabismus associated with thyroid eye disease. Current Opinions in Ophthalmology. 2007 Sep;18(5):361-5.

O’Malley Schotthoefer E, Yanovitch TL, Freedman SF. Aqueous drainage device surgery in refractory pediatric glaucomas: I. Longterm outcomes. J AAPOS. 2008 Feb;12(1):33-9.

O’Malley Schotthoefer E, Yanovitch TL, Freedman SF. Aqueous drainage device surgery in refractory pediatric glaucomas: II. Ocular motility consequences. J AAPOS. 2008 Feb;12(1):40-5

Contributed to Ophthalmology research at Duke University and University of Iowa


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