Andreas K. Lauer, M.D.

  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
  • Director, Casey Eye Institute, School of Medicine
  • Chair, Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
  • Margaret Thiele Petti and August Petti Chair of Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Lauer is Director for OHSU Casey Eye Institute and Chair and Professor for the Department of Ophthalmology. He holds the Margaret Thiele-Petti and August Petti Endowed Chair. Dr. Lauer’s practice has been in the care of patients with medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous and is recognized internationally as a leading ocular gene therapy surgeon.

Dr. Lauer has served as ophthalmology residency program director, retina fellowship program director and head of the vitreoretinal division. He has served as investigator in clinical trials in the areas of ocular gene therapy, age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and retinopathy of prematurity. 

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1988, University of Rochester
    • M.D., 1994, University of Oklahoma

  • Internship

    • University of Oklahoma, Internal Medicine, 1995

  • Residency

    • Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 1999

  • Fellowship

    • Retina and vitreous fellowship, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, 2001

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology

Memberships and associations:

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Board Director (2016-2023)
  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Chair (2023), Vice-Chair (2022)
  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Chair, Continuous Certification Committee (2018-2022)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Chair, Professional Board (2025–present)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Co-Chair, Quality Oversight Committee (2023–2025)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Gene & Cell Therapy Oversight Committee (2023-present)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Credentials Committee (2018-2025)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Physicians Advisory Council (2016-2018)
  • Oregon Health & Science University, Graduate Medical Education Committee (2001-2014)
  • Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology Member (2001-2014; 2018-present)
  • Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology, Board of Trustees (2021-2024; 2025-present)
  • Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology, Academic Leadership Development Program Director (2022 – present)
  • Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology, Residency Program Directors Council (2007-2014)
  • Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology, Residency Program Directors Council President (2013-2014), Acting President (2012-2013)
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Member, Review Committee (RC) for Ophthalmology (2014-2022)
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Chair, (2019-2022); Vice-chair, (2017-2019)
  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Member, Committee of Review Committee Chairs (2018-2022)
  • Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology, Board of Directors (2019-present)
  • Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology, Education Committee (2020-2025)
  • American Society of Retina Specialists, Member (2007-present)
  • American Society of Retina Specialists, Board of Directors (2007-2009)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member (1995 – present)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, On-line Education Committee (2010 – 2013)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Resident Curriculum Task Force (2008 – 2013)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, EyeMovies Surgical Curriculum Task Force (2008 – 2011)
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Resident Education Center Task Force & Board (2008 – 2011)

Publications

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Publications