Dr Cecelia Koetting OD MPH FAAO DipABO

Dr. Cecelia Koetting is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in the Department of Ophthalmology in Denver, CO. Her primary clinical interests include anterior segment and ocular surface disease, neuro-optometry, and peri-operative care. She is actively involved in clinical research and recently earned her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology. Dr. Koetting has served as an Externship Director and adjunct faculty member for several schools and colleges of optometry.

Dr. Koetting is a member of Intrepid, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, and an active member of the American Optometric Association, having served in both local and state leadership roles. She was named Young Optometrist of the Year by the Virginia Optometric Association and was awarded the 2026 Theia Award of Excellence for Mentoring.

Dr. Koetting lectures locally, nationally, and internationally on a variety of clinical topics. She is a frequent contributor to optometric publications and serves on the editorial boards of multiple publications. Her professional interests span clinical education, ocular surface disease, emerging therapies, and the integration of evidence-based care into everyday optometric practice.