Erin Herlihy, MD

Undergraduate Education: BS, University of Notre Dame, 1999
Medical School: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2003
Post Graduate Education: Transitional, Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2004
Residency: Ophthalmology, University of Washington, 2007
Fellowship: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, University of Michigan, 2008
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2009
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), American Medical Association (AMA), Washington State Medical Association (WAMD)
Sub-Specialty Societies: American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group

Dr. Herlihy is a physician and surgeon at Seattle Children's Hospital. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, she completed her internship in transitional medicine at Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center. Dr. Herlihy is a member of various local and national organizations and is board certified in ophthalmology.

Dr. Herlihy is an active clinician, surgeon, teacher, and researcher. She sees and operates on children with a spectrum of ocular disorders. She is the director of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Program at the University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital and is also very involved in resident and medical student education. She is a principal investigator in the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, which is supported by the National Institutes of Health. She also participates in research involving pediatric and adult strabismus and various other pediatric ophthalmologic disorders. Dr. Herlihy is a peer reviewer for several internationally regarded ophthalmology journals and is a member of numerous professional organizations. Dr. Herlihy lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband, kids, and dog.  Her pastimes include running, skiing, baking, hiking and traveling.

Seattle Children’s Hospital
Ophthalmology Clinic
4800 Sand Point Way, Ocean 6
Seattle, WA 98105
Clinic Phone: 206-987-2177
Clinic Fax: 206-987-2722

“A fun and non-threatening environment is essential in engaging children and their families to participate in their eye care. Families need to have a thorough understanding of their child’s condition to be effective partners in ensuring eye health and maximizing visual development.”

2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024  Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctors
2021 Patient Family Experience Week Top Provider Panel
2011  Top Doc, National Arthritis Foundation
2003  Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
2003  Janet Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation

Dr. Herlihy’s clinical interests include strabismus, amblyopia, nasolacrimal disorders, periocular hemangiomas and other vascular malformations, pediatric cataracts, and systemic diseases that affect the eyes.

Dr. Herlihy’s research interests include investigating the pathogenesis and management of periocular hemangiomas and other vascular malformations, the systemic associations of vergence disorders in children and adults, and various treatments for amblyopia and nasolacrimal duct obstruction.