Dr. Lauren Yeager

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lauren Beth Yeager, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She specializes in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus and is dedicated to treating childhood eye conditions. Dr. Yeager graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a degree in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science before earning her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 2007. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and a residency in general ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Furthering her expertise, she undertook a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Yeager has participated in various medical missions to the Dominican Republic, emphasizing her commitment to international health care. She is actively involved in presenting her research at national meetings including those of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University • New York, NY

Teaches and mentors medical students in Pediatric Ophthalmology, conducts research, and provides clinical care to patients.

Requirements for Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Mathematics Biology Physics Chemistry Biochemistry
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • College transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Exact Department Name: Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics. Program: Cellular and Molecular Physiology & Biophysics.