Bio
Andrea Lora Kossler, MD, is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of the Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Orbital Oncology Service at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. She specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the forehead, mid-face, and eyes and has a special interest in aesthetic medicine and thyroid eye disease. Andrea has been in practice for over 8 years and treats adults and children with oculoplastic conditions. Dr. Kossler’s research interests include thyroid eye disease, orbital oncology, and neurostimulation for ocular surface disease.
Andrea is the Co-Director of the Thyroid Eye Disease Center at Stanford Hospital Center where she works together with a multidisciplinary team including an endocrinologist and radiation oncologist to provide patient centered care to patients diagnosed with thyroid eye disease. She is also the Director of the Stanford Aesthetic Eye Surgery Center where she specializes in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments of the eyelids and face.
She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine where she graduated summa cum laude and valedictorian of her class. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida where she graduated with highest honors. She completed her internship in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center and her residency in Ophthalmology at the number one ranked Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She continued at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute to complete a fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive surgery and served as a Clinic Instructor of Ophthalmology.
Outside of work Andrea enjoys time with her husband, two daughters and dog Roxy.
Clinical Focus
- Ophthalmic Reconstructive & Facial Plastic Surgery
- Orbital Oncology
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Cosmetic Surgery & Treatments
- Mohs Reconstruction & Eyelid Surgery
- Pediatric Oculoplastics
- Facial nerve palsy
- Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid surgery & reconstruction
- Ptosis repair
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Lacrimal & Tear Duct Surgery
- Ophthalmology
Administrative Appointments
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Director, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery & Orbital Oncology (2012 - Present)
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Director, Oculoplastic Cosmetic Surgery & Treatments (2013 - Present)
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Co-Director, Thyroid Eye Disease Center (2012 - Present)
Honors & Awards
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National Mentorship Award, Women In Ophthalmology (2017)
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McCormick & Gabilan Research Award, Stanford School of Medicine (2016)
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ASOPRS Research Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2015)
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Best Poster Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2014)
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Top Notch Award, Department of Defense United States Navy (2014)
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Marvin Quickert Thesis Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2013)
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Best Ocular & Orbital Oncology Paper AAO Annual Conference, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) (2012)
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Kober Award, Georgetown School of Medicine (2006)
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Frank G. Standaert Award, Department of Pharmacology, Georgetown University (2006)
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Valedictorian, summa cum laude, Georgetown School of Medicine (2006)
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Milton Corn, MD Award, Georgeown School of Medicine (2005)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member Program Committee, Women in Ophthalmology (2017 - Present)
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Mentorship Program Chair, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2016 - Present)
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Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2010 - Present)
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Member, Women in Ophthalmology (2010 - Present)
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Member, Association for Research in Vision and (2006 - Present)
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Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology Association (AAO) (2006 - Present)
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Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society (2005 - Present)
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Member, American Medical Association (AMA (2002 - Present)
Professional Education
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Fellowship:Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ophthalmology Training (2012) FL
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Residency:Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Ophthalmology Training (2010) FL
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Medical Education:Georgetown University Internal Medicine Residency (2006) DC
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Member, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Ophthalmic Reconstructive and Facial Plastic Surgery (2014)
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Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology (2012)
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Board Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2012)
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Fellowship, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery & Orbital Oncology (2012)
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Internship:Mount Sinai Med Ctr/ Miami Bch (2007) FL