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Andreas K. Lauer, M.D.

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  • Margaret Thiele Petti and August Petti Chair of Ophthalmology
  • Professor of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical focus

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina and Vitreous Disease
  • Retina Surgery
  • Diabetic Retinopathy

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Building with several stories and all glass facing the patient drop off area and a walking bridge connecting to the neighboring building.
Elks Children's Eye Clinic
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About me

Dr. Lauer is director of 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 specializes in the care of patients with medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous, and he 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. 

Dr. Lauer completed his undergraduate training at the University of Rochester followed by medical school and internship at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He completed ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship training at OHSU Casey Eye Institute. Dr. Lauer served as chair for the American Board of Ophthalmology and chair of its Continuing of Certification program. Dr. Lauer served as chair for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Review Committee for Ophthalmology.  He is a member of the Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology (AUPO) and was recently on the Board of Trustees. Currently he co-directs the AUPO Leadership Development Program. Among his roles at OHSU includes chair-elect for the OHSU Professional Board and co-Chair for the Quality Oversight Committee.

Languages spoken

  • English

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)
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 5 out of 5 (54 Ratings, 27 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr. Lauer is the best. I am very grateful to be his patient.

  2. Highly skilled and knowleable

  3. Dr. Lauer was shocked when he saw the pictures of my wet AMD. This was the first appearance of the "wet". He then proceeded to teach me about wet AMD, and took the time to explain how the medication worked. He did not rush, having his schedule obliterated. He made sure that I was comfortable with the assurances that it would be pain free. He was wonderful!

  4. Knowledgeable and fantastic

  5. Dr Lauer is always the best

  6. Dr. Lauer is amazing. He is caring, kind, and extremely knowledgeable, and I am fortunate to be his patient.

  7. Dr. Lauer and team are always excellent in every manner!

  8. Dr Lauer has been my retina doctor for many years. He is excellent , professional and very kind

  9. Always clean, staff friendly Dr. Lauer is very professional and has been giving me eye shots the last 15 years. I trust him completly!

  10. She was very caring and knowledgeable.

  11. He's always been very professional and nice.

  12. He's the best! Been his patient for 23 years.

  13. Very nice and very knowledgeable

  14. Very professional and knowledgeable

  15. Dr Lauer is always excellent

  16. I love Dr. Lauer. He has done an excellent job managing my macular degeneration.

  17. Dr. Lauer is the best of the best. I recommend him highly!

  18. Perfect

  19. Excellent!

  20. Thoughtful, kind, soft spoke, and very knowledgeable

  21. Dr. Lauer is simply the best of the best. I have been a patient for many years and he is always kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable. I am very fortunate to be his patient.

  22. Dr. Lauer is always outstanding!

  23. Dr Lauer and his staff are always excellent. They're very personable, warm and friendly.

  24. Friendly, personable, attentive

  25. Dr Lauer has been my retina doctor for over 20 years. He is excellent and a very kind person. I'm grateful for his care.

  26. Dr Lauer is great. He explains things well and answers all my questions. He is very considerate and concerned about my eye health. Just terrific.

  27. These people are so caring and professional! I speak very highly of them to anyone who will listen!