Prof. Dr. med. Gerd U. Auffarth, FEBO

ophthalmology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
94%	35 years	3	9.9/10	$$$$	791	1	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Heidelberg

Health facility

University Hospital Heidelberg

Medical unit

Department of ophthalmology

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Gerd U. Auffarth, FEBO, is an esteemed ophthalmologist with over 33 years of experience. He is currently the Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Hospital Heidelberg in Germany. With an impressive CV, he has obtained a license for medical practice and specialization in ophthalmology, and has a habilitation in the field. Dr. Auffarth has made significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology through his extensive research and numerous scientific publications (791 in total). He is mainly focused on the design and optical principles of multifocal lenses and has been the first surgeon worldwide to implant toric, aspheric, and multifocal intraocular lenses. These unique achievements demonstrate his expertise and innovative approach to patient care. Recognized for his exceptional skills and knowledge, Dr. Auffarth has been elected multiple times as one of the most influential ophthalmologists in the world. He is also a member of prestigious organizations such as the German Society of Intraocular Lens Implantation, Interventional, and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. With his role as Professor and Chairman at the University Hospital Heidelberg, Dr. Auffarth continues to lead advancements in ophthalmology and provide high-quality care to his patients. His exceptional career and dedication to research make him a highly respected and sought-after ophthalmologist.

Skills & Expertise

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"Primus-HD Implantation" Prof. Gerd U. Auffarth, Medical Director, Heidelberg University Eyeclinic,

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1983-1990 Studied human medicine at the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1990 Resident, Department of ophthalmology at the Marien Educational Hospital of the Rhine-Westphalia University of Technology Aachen
1992 Defense of the dissertation
1992-1994 Research Fellow at the Center for Intraocular Lens Research and Recipient of the Max-Kade postdoctoral research grant, Department of Ophthalmology, Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina
1996 Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology
1998 Habilitation in ophthalmology at the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg

Experience

Clinical Clerkship at the Turku University Hospital, Finland, Albert-Schweitzer-Hospital in Lambarene/Gabun, and Kettering General and District Hospital of the University of Leicester
1996-2005 Full Staff Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg
2002 Director at the International Vision Correction Research Centre
2005 Director of the Department of ophthalmology at the renowned International Vision Correction Research Centre
2005-2009 Deputy Director of the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg
2006 Director, Steinbeis Research Center at the DJ Apple Vision Correction Research Centre
2009-2011 Acting Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg
2011 Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg
2012 Director of The David J. Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, an endowment from the US Alumni Foundation of the Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg from the USA
2015 Independent Director at the Presbia

Awards & Memberships

1994-1996 Research Fellow of the German Research Council
2002 Continuous Member, Secretary, Board Member, President, and General Secretary of the German Society of Intraocular Lens Implantation, Interventional, and Refractive Surgery
2014 Elected as one of the most influential ophthalmologists in the world
2016 Elected as one of the most influential ophthalmologists in the world
2018 Elected as one of the most influential ophthalmologists in the world
2018-2022 Elected Board Member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
2020 Elected as one of the most influential ophthalmologists in the world
Member of the German Society of Intraocular Lens Implantation, Interventional, and Refractive Surgery
Member of the board of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member of the board of directors at the Outlook Therapeutics
First surgeon worldwide to implant a toric, an aspheric, and a multifocal intraocular lenses