Rebecca Edwards Mayhew, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology


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Medical School
  • MD, Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine (2018)
Graduate School
  • PhD, Northwestern University (2016)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Claremont McKenna College (2006)
Internship
  • MacNeal Hospital Program (2019)
Residency
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Chief Resident, Ophthalmology (2022)
Fellowships
  • University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus (2023)
Languages
English, Spanish
Department
Ophthalmology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Recognitions

  • Resident Retreat Selectee, Society of HEED Fellows (2021)

Publications

  • Edwards Mayhew RG, Wang GM. Periorbital edema as the presenting sign of protein-losing enteropathy from excessive cow's milk intake. J AAPOS. 2023 Apr;27(2):114-116. PubMed PMID: 36736452
  • Edwards RG, Vanderhoof S, Palestine A, Seibold LK. Bilateral Secondary Angle Closure During Daratumumab Infusion: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. J Glaucoma. 2020 Aug;29(8):e83-e86. PubMed PMID: 32487951
  • Edwards RG, Longnecker R. Herpesvirus Entry Mediator and Ocular Herpesvirus Infection: More than Meets the Eye. J Virol. 2017 Jul 1;91(13). PubMed PMID: 28404853
  • Edwards RG, Kopp SJ, Ifergan I, Shui JW, Kronenberg M, Miller SD, Longnecker R. Murine Corneal Inflammation and Nerve Damage After Infection With HSV-1 Are Promoted by HVEM and Ameliorated by Immune-Modifying Nanoparticle Therapy. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2017 Jan 1;58(1):282-291. PubMed PMID: 28114589
  • Shukla A, Edwards R, Yang Y, Hahn A, Folkers K, Ding J, Padmakumar VC, Cataisson C, Suh KS, Yuspa SH. CLIC4 regulates TGF-ß-dependent myofibroblast differentiation to produce a cancer stroma. Oncogene. 2014 Feb 13;33(7):842-50. PubMed PMID: 23416981
  • Kim S, Bugga L, Hong ES, Zabinsky R, Edwards RG, Deodhar PA, Armstrong JA. An RNAi-Based Candidate Screen for Modifiers of the CHD1 Chromatin Remodeler and Assembly Factor in Drosophila melanogaster. G3 (Bethesda). 2015 Nov 23;6(2):245-54. PubMed PMID: 26596648
  • Edwards RG, Kopp SJ, Karaba AH, Wilcox DR, Longnecker R. Herpesvirus entry mediator on radiation-resistant cell lineages promotes ocular herpes simplex virus 1 pathogenesis in an entry-independent manner. mBio. 2015 Oct 20;6(5):e01532-15. PubMed PMID: 26489863
  • Edwards Mayhew RG, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Hypotony maculopathy captured with vertical rasters on optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jun;22:101076. PubMed PMID: 33869892
  • Edwards Mayhew RG, Sassalos TM, Huvard MJ, Besirli CG, Jacobson A. Cataractous remnants form a free-floating cystic structure in a unicameral pediatric eye. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2023 Dec;32:101870. PubMed PMID: 37435419
  • Edwards Mayhew RG, Wang GM. Periorbital edema as the presenting sign of protein-losing enteropathy from excessive cow's milk intake. J AAPOS. 2023 Apr;27(2):114-116. PubMed PMID: 36736452
  • Edwards Mayhew RG, Khachatryan N, Li T, Palestine A. 2021. Non-biologic, steroid-sparing therapies for non-infectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD014831. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014831.
  • Edwards Mayhew RG, Sassalos TM, Huvard MJ, Besirli CG, Jacobson A. Cataractous remnants form a free-floating cystic structure in a unicameral pediatric eye. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2023 Dec;32:101870. PubMed PMID: 37435419

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus (AAPOS), Member
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA), Member
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
  • American Uveitis Society (AUS), Member
  • Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Children's Hospital Colorado North Campus
469 State Highway 7
Broomfield, CO 80023
720-478-5000

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Denver Health Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Specialized Training (2023)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision - Amblyopia
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Eyes and Vision - Cataract
  • Eyes and Vision - Double Vision
  • Eyes and Vision - Herpetic Eye Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - Keratoconus
  • Eyes and Vision - Lazy Eye
  • Eyes and Vision - Nearsightedness, Farsightedness, Astigmatism
  • Eyes and Vision - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
  • Eyes and Vision - Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Eyes and Vision - Thyroid Eye Disease
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include caring for adults and children with strabismus (eye misalignment), complex forms of strabismus, pediatric uveitis, and inherited forms of eye disease.

Care Philosophy
I believe taking good care of children's eyes sets them up for a successful and happy future. I work with families to provide the best possible care for their child in a safe, friendly, and collaborative environment. Caring for adult patients with strabismus (eye misalignment and/or double vision) is also very rewarding, and I strive to improve vision, confidence, and quality of life with a multifaceted approach tailored to each of my patient's individual needs.

Personal Interests
I love to read (novels, sci-fi, and murder mysteries), go skiing with my niece and nephews, and try out new recipes at home.

Volunteer Activities
I am a DAWN clinic volunteer.