Dr. Andrea Kossler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrea Lora Kossler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she also serves as the Director of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Co-Director of the Orbital Ocular Oncology Service at the Byers Eye Institute. Dr. Kossler specializes in thyroid eye disease, orbital oncology, and aesthetic oculoplastic surgery, tailoring her approach to meet each patient's surgical goals. With over 11 years of experience treating both adults and children with oculoplastic conditions, she has built a reputation as a leading expert in her field, particularly in thyroid eye disease and orbital surgery. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kossler is actively engaged in research focused on the proteomic evaluation of inflammatory ocular surface diseases, modulation of neural reflexes, and the evaluation of targeted therapies for orbital malignancies. She has authored a significant number of publications, abstracts, and book chapters and is a recognized speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Kossler graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian from Georgetown University School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida. She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and a fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the same institution. Her commitment to excellence has garnered her numerous awards in the field of ophthalmology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Director of Oculofacial Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Co-Director of Orbital Ocular Oncology Service.

Awards

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Gabilan Fellowship Award

2023-01-01
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ASOPRS Foundation Research Award

2023-01-01
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Emerging Leader National Award

2022-01-01
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Award of Excellence

2022-01-01
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Achievement Award

2021-01-01
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Top Doctors Award

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Contribution Award

2020-01-01
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Gerhard Cless Ophthalmology Lecture Award

2020-01-01
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Hispanic Center of Excellence Award

2018-01-01
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National Mentorship Award

2017-01-01
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ASOPRS Research Award

2015-01-01

Courses

OPHT 199 OPHT 280 OPHT 299 OPHT 370 OPHT 399

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.