Rating : 9.8/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Prof. Dr. med. Gerd U. Auffarth has built an illustrious career in ophthalmology marked by numerous achievements and leadership roles. Since 2012, he has been the Head of the David J. Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology at the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg, a position that reflects his dedication to advancing the field.
🔹Additionally, he has been serving as the Medical Director of the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg since April 2011, and he previously acted as the Acting Medical Director from March 2009 to April 2011. Prof. Dr. Auffarth's significant contributions extend beyond clinical leadership. Since February 2004, he has held the appointment as Senior Senior Consultant of the Department of General Ophthalmology and Outpatient Clinic, and he has also taken on the role of Deputy Managing Director of the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg.
🔹His expertise and dedication led to his achievement of Specialist in Ophthalmology in December 1996, as recognized by the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg, Germany. In the realm of academia, Prof. Dr. Auffarth has made substantial contributions. Since May 2005, he has held an Associate Professorship in the field of Ophthalmology conferred by the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg, demonstrating his commitment to education and research.
🔹Notably, he founded and heads the Heidelberg IOL and Refractive Surgery Research Group and obtained the title of Private Lecturer/Venia Legendi at the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg in January 1999. His research journey commenced with a research position in "Hereditary Retinal Diseases," funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg from October 1994 to September 1995.
🔹Prof. Dr. Auffarth's academic foundation was laid during his medical studies at the Medical Faculty of the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Germany, where he completed his studies from September 1983 to June 1990. His extensive career in ophthalmology, coupled with his commitment to research and education, underscores his pivotal role in advancing the field and enhancing patient care.
🔹Since 2012: Head of the David J. Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, University Eye Hospital Heidelberg
🔹Since April 2011: Medical Director of the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg
🔹March 2009 – April 2011: Acting Medical Director of the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg
🔹Since February 2004: Appointment as Senior Senior Consultant of the Department of General Ophthalmology and Outpatient Clinic, as well as Deputy Managing Director of the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg
🔹December 1996: Specialist in Ophthalmology at the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg, Germany
ACADEMIC CAREER:
🔹Since May 2005: Associate Professorship in the field of Ophthalmology by the Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg
🔹January 1999: Founding/Head: Heidelberg IOL and Refractive Surgery Research Group
🔹January 1999: Private Lecturer/Venia Legendi at the Medical Faculty of the University of Heidelberg
🔹October 1994 – September 1995: Research position in "Hereditary Retinal Diseases" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the University Eye Hospital Heidelberg
🔹September 1983 – June 1990: Completion of medical studies at the Medical Faculty of the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Germany
🔹CORNEAL TRANSPLANTATION
🔹MODERN CATARACT SURGERY
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🔹DISEASES (SPECIALIZATION)
🔹CATARACT (GRAY STAR)
🔹GLAUCOMA (GREEN STAR)
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