Andrea Lora Kossler, MD, FACS

Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon


Assoc Professor of Ophthalmology

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Additional Languages Spoken:
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Biography


Andrea Lora Kossler, MD, FACS, is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine, Director of the Oculofacial Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery, and Co-Director of the Orbital and Ocular Oncology Service at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Dr. Kossler specializes in thyroid eye disease, orbital oncology, and aesthetic oculoplastic surgery. Andrea customizes treatment to each patient’s surgery goals and has developed a reputation as a “top doctor” in oculoplastic patient care. Andrea has been in practice for over 11 years and treats adults and children with oculoplastic and conditions.

Dr. Kossler is an expert in thyroid eye disease and orbital surgery and the Co-Director of the Thyroid Eye Disease Center at Stanford University and an expert in orbital surgery. Andrea’s research interests include the proteomic evaluation of inflammatory ocular surface and orbital diseases, modulation of neural reflexes via neurotization and neurostimulation, evaluating targeted therapies for cutaneous and orbital malignancy, and advancing therapies for thyroid eye disease. Dr. Kossler has authored over 100 publications, abstracts and book chapters and is a national and international speaker on oculofacial plastic and orbital surgery.

Andrea 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.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2012) FL
  • Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (2010) FL
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University Internal Medicine Residency (2006) DC
  • Member, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Ophthalmic Reconstructive and Facial Plastic Surgery (2014)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2012)
  • Board Certification, American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (2012)
  • Fellowship, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery & Orbital Oncology (2012)
  • Internship: Mount Sinai Med Ctr/ Miami Bch (2007) FL

Honors & Awards
  • Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAAO) (2021)
  • ASOPRS Foundation Research Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2023)
  • ASOPRS Research Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2015)
  • Award of Excellence, Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2022)
  • Best Ocular & Orbital Oncology Paper AAO Annual Conference, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) (2012)
  • Best Poster Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2014)
  • Emerging Leader National Award, Women in Ophthalmology (2022)
  • Frank G. Standaert Award, Department of Pharmacology, Georgetown University (2006)
  • Gabilan Award, Stanford University (2023)
  • Gabilan Fellowship Award, Stanford Office of Faculty Development, Diversity and Engagement (2023)
  • Gerhard Cless Ophthalmology Lecture Award, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary (2020)
  • Hispanic Center of Excellence Award, Stanford School of Medicine (2018)
  • Kober Award, Georgetown School of Medicine (2006)
  • Marvin Quickert Thesis Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2013)
  • McCormick & Gabilan Research Award, Stanford School of Medicine (2016)
  • Milton Corn, MD Award, Georgeown School of Medicine (2005)
  • National Mentorship Award, Women In Ophthalmology (2017)
  • Outstanding Contribution Award, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2020)
  • Top Doctors Award, Castle Connolly (2021-current)
  • Top Notch Award, Department of Defense United States Navy (2014)
  • Valedictorian, summa cum laude, Georgetown School of Medicine (2006)

Memberships
  • Board of Directors, Women in Ophthalmology (2023 - Present)
  • Executive Board, LATINOUS (2023 - Present)
  • Executive Board, North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons (2023 - Present)
  • Member Program Committee, Women in Ophthalmology (2017 - Present)
  • Mentorship Program Chair, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2016 - Present)
  • Fellow, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) (2010 - Present)
  • Member, Women in Ophthalmology (2010 - Present)
  • Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology Association (AAO) (2006 - Present)
  • Member, Association for Research in Vision and (2006 - Present)
  • Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society (2005 - Present)
  • Member, American Medical Association (AMA (2002 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Co-Director, Thyroid Eye Disease Center (2012 - Present)
  • Co-Director, Orbital and Ocular Oncology Clinic (2015 - Present)
  • Director, Ophthalmic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery & Orbital Oncology (2012 - Present)
  • Director, Oculoplastic Cosmetic Surgery & Treatments (2013 - Present)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

2452 Watson Court

Palo Alto , CA 94303

(650) 723-6995

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Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

2452 Watson Court

Palo Alto , CA 94303

(650) 723-6995

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Byers Eye Institute Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

2452 Watson Court

Palo Alto , CA 94303

(650) 723-6995

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Ocular and Orbital Oncology Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA

2452 Watson Court

Palo Alto , CA 94303

(650) 498-6000

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Patient Ratings

(316 Ratings)

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(201 reviews)

I highly recommend Stanford health care to friends and family.
The doctor had a very bad side Manor. She was also very negative from the moment she came into the room it gave me anxiety and depressed me I have never experienced this from a doctor
On time. Very good communication
Excellent consulting session. Clear, concise communication with Andrea Kossler.
Very thorough!
Awesome Customer Service
Very organized, very friendly and very skilled
Everything was great. I saw Carolyn,, the PA and Dr. Kossler. Totally great
Dr Kosler gets the best possible ratings. Her nurse, Chloe, performing the pre op appointment is also excellent.
Good doctor. Too busy.
O n time pleasant
Thrilled with results. The results are really life changing. Very professional and kind.
Efficient office and she is very personable
She answered all my questions adequately.
Doctor Andrea is very attentive, her team was super helpfull and supporting! I am glad I had experience with Dr. Andrea, I would.t have made it without her!
It was excellent I was very happy to attend. Thank you.
Andrea Kossler is a physician that I respect and trust with my care. She is very personable and also clear about treatment options.
I have been seeng Dr. Kossler now for 9, almost 10 years, and she has always been very thorough, professional and yet personable. She will make sure that I understand & that I am comfortable with each procedure & the different treatments I have had. She cares, and it has made such an impact on how I have been able to deal with the diagnosis & prognosis. We’re finally at the reconstruction phase of my journey and I am grateful that Dr. Kossler has been with me from the beginning.
Dr. Kossler always takes the time to explain what she’s doing, what she recommends and makes every visit pleasurable. I left my appointment learning much more than when I entered and felt valued.
Excellent. Dr. Kossler is better than very good
excellent
There should be before & after pics available, even if not showing entire face. Also I did not need so many med students in my consult. I felt the comments on my face were harsher than necessary. “Droopy†? I’m 33.
I loved the concern and the service!
Everyone exhibited, kindness, patience & knowledge.
Dr. Kossler is an excellent doctor. Very warm and communicates well.
She was very knowledgeable and professional and took time to explain what was happening to me.
Had good experience . Very organized
Dr Kossler is the best physician I have ever met.
The service was great
Dr. Kossler and her staff were cordial and helpful answering questions about my eyes.
Very nice experience!!!
Extremely knowlegable, caring and attentive
Excelent, I am very happy.
Very accommodating Nice
Understood my concern & needs.
Very pleasant, explained my medical issues and choices clearly
I adore Dr. Kossler and her staff is so helpful and nice. It was a pleasure to meet her new PA too.
Dr. Kossler is a professional. She was courteous, gave me the All Clear sign that the eyelid procedure is now complete. Just my dry eye syndrome will clear up in time. Perhaps a new contact lens prescription by Dr. Binder will help me see better.
Everyone involved was very caring and professional.
Would appreciate if I had a written record of the names of the two other medically people in the room during my brief visit with the doctor.
Dr. Kossler is amazing. She did a great job with my eye. It’s already improving dramatically and it’s day 3 post op.
I enjoyed meeting Ms. Kossler.
She is articulate and clearly an expert in what she does
Excellent nirses anf staff thank you.
Well done answering questions about eye procedure.
As always, professional, competent, welcoming staff - every single one.
Highly informed, very considerate, better recollection of an appointment I had 7 years ago than I did.
Dr. Kossler and her staff were very caring and professional. They made sure I understood every step of the procedure and follow up.e
Dr. Kossler is not only highly skilled, she is extremely kind and compassionate.
Dr. Kossler seemed very knowledgable and thorough.
she is very smart and nice. I can feel she cares her patients a lot. she understands what my concern even though it was the first time seeing her.
Dr. Kossler, is a great doctor.
She's outstanding!
Explained issues in great detail. Great educator. Very professional & compassionate.
Dr Kossler is a wonderful doctor. I credit her with saving my vision
This was my first visit to 2452. The time I spent with Dr,. Koosler made it well worth it.
Dr. Kossler is exceptional.
Dr. Kossler is creme de la creme of Oculoplastic Ophthalmologists.
Love Dr. Kossler
The care providers are great and I always recommend there services too others.
"I recommend all the time!"
She was delightful yet I felt somewhat inconsequential meaning that my issue was no big deal.
Dr. Kossler is wonderful, caring and very easy to understand. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs a great doctor.
Great experience
Superior!
They explained everything clearly.
very good
Exceptional attention to my needs.
Dr. Kossler and everyone that worked with my mother was extremely considerate of her age and her medical issues, explaining what they were doing and being patient with her ability to understand.
Dr. Kossler and her team, are excellent providers among the best of the best of Stanford.
I feel very lucky to have Dr. Kossler for certain of my eye issues. She is very professional and very thorough. She explains her diagnosis in clear terms and is always happy to answer my questions.
Good.
Dr. Kossler is excellent
you are very lucky to have such an excellent doctor as Dr. Andrea Kossler!!!!
very knowledgeable
All very good.
She is an artist. Her surgical skills are phenomenal! She has a great bedside manner. She listened to my concerns about anesthesia and changed to local.
Sometimes Dr. Kossier treats me as an "older" person. For example, suggesting putting compress on my eyes when I take a nap. I don't take naps!
Friendly and upbeat. Thorough exam of site. Also looked at eyes. Has a great sense of humor
Dr. Andrea Kossler and her staff & Emily Charlton were extremely courteous, efficient & was excellent doctors you are lucky to have Dr. Kossler!!
Dr. Kossler is outstanding - great bedside manner and keeps me well informed
Dr Kostler is very knowledgeable and drilled down into my history. She really cared.
Fantastic team.
GOOD experience
I highly recommend the the care, knowledge and concern Dr. Kossler has for her patients. My health and quality of life has been dramatically changed under her care. I am so greatfulll to Dr Kossler and the entire staff at the Beyer Eye .
Andrea Kossler is an outstanding physician & human being.
Dr. Kossler was superb and inspired great confidence.
I could not be more impressed with my doctor and the entire staff. They worked seamlessly together, providing information, allowing me to ask every possible question, and conveying genuine respect, compassion, and concern throughout.
Very good experience.
Dr. Kossler has always put me at ease and explained everything in a very accessible way. She's the best.
Dr. Kossler was incredibly personal, never seemed rushed and very through in from my fist visit, to surgery and in follow up. Have already recommended her to several people
I was pleased with the expediency of treatment.
Dr spent minimum amount of time ...I could feel she was very busy & rushed
I've told countless people about Dr. Kossler
Dr. Kossler is excellent. Very attentive, thoughtful and comprehensive. Know you are in the hands of a world class surgeon when receiving care
Dr. Kossler is the best! She is so compassionate and kind and is an exceptional surgeon. She was able to repair my eyelid when 40% of it had been removed so that it looks and functions normally. I am forever grateful to her.
Very consoling.
Dr. Kossler was knowledgeable and explained the situation and what could be done and who to see.
Dr. Kossler is a highly proficient doctor. I didn't realize until after the procedure how much I didn't know. It seems that she may get over booked and it may cause her to rush a bit when it comes to explaining.
Dr. Kossler was superb. I felt I was in great hands and felt comfortable and confident. She prepared me for every step, and she and her team were empathic and kind as well as skilled
Dr. Kossler is a expert in her field in my husband's and my estimation. She seems to know the answers to all our eye problems. We are lucky to have met her at Stanford.
my eyesight in one eye had changed significantly but if i hadn't asked about it it would have been forgotten
very good
Dr. Kossler and staff are outstanding. I am a new patient and felt very comfortable with her and her staff. She is exactly the eye doctor I need to take care of my eye issues.
The doctor and the staff were great: kind, caring effective, efficient and very reassuring
I have had one operation done, in 2016, by Dr. Kossler. She is very kind, thorough, and with an excellent expertise in eye surgery. I always feel very confident at being treated by her.
Dr Kossler is an excellent surgeon whom I have the utmost trust and confidence in to do the best care possible for a great outcome.
I didn't get a warm feeling from Andrea and she seemed very hurried. But the worst piece is there was no follow-up after my apt.
Never felt rushed; very professional demeanor in interacting with an anxious patient (me)
Dr. Kossler is amazing in all ways
I drove all the way from San Francisco to Stanford for a second opinion and to hopefully have some of my questions answered. Instead I felt like I was wasting the doctors time and inconveniencing her. Didn't ask if I had any questions or let me talk much, instead she seemed very rushed, talked very fast and quickly looked over my CT Scan and didn't look at anything that the nurse did before her. She was in and out of the room in 2 minutes. I felt like I just wasted my time and I didn't get any questions answered.
Tech provided competent info and assistances during test.
Dr. Kossler is amazing.
as always Dr Kossler went above and beyond my expectations
Excellent
Dr. Kossler is very good at what she does. She has a no nonsense attitude and is right to the point. Sometimes it seems the visits are short, but she always answers all the questions I can come up with.
I liked the attention they had with me.
Dr. Kossler is exceptional in explaining treatment, diagnosis, prognosis.
Dr. Kossler and Dr Topping are fabulous and I'm so grateful for their kindness and expertise. I waited 25 years to have this correction which turned out beautifully.
exceptional in all areas
An amazing Dr.
the provider is one of the best in the system
very good
Dr Kossler is a very caring doctor, she went over my issues clearly and advised me on how we were going to proceed. I would definitely recommend Dr Kossler as she is one of the best doctors I've seen.
Incredibly skilled surgeon. Care both pre and post op great! Would recommend Dr. Kossler to anyone!
Dr. Kossler is attentive, considerate and informative
Dr. Kossler is excellent! Very communicative with me, easy to understand, and extremely pleasant.
Good.
Dr. Kossler has a lovely bedside manner, and is very patient. It was late in the day, her assistant had left, as had the scheduler at the front desk, but she treated me like I was the only patient she needed to see that day.
GOOD.
Generally good experience - I did not know what to expect.
Dr. Andrea Kossler is amazing! With great smiles, she walked me through what we were doing and what the accomplishment from doing the surgery would encompass. Very knowledgeable and willing to take the time to make sure I knew what was involved, and how the surgery would be performed.
Very awesome service! She seemed to be very knowledgeable but at the same time explained carefully about the treatment options. Very approachable and caring.
Andrea Kossler was my physician. She did an outstanding job! She is clearly a star in her field- she was particularly strong on the day of the surgery! Caring, thoughtful and understanding of what I might be feeling. I would and have highly recommend her! And I thought the whole surgery staff was excellent.
Dr. Kossler is outstanding in every way, caring, and professional true experts very kind to me . I have complete confidence in her ability.
Dr. Kossler was quick and so concise. I was quite impressed with her.
Excellent GP!! I had several issues I needed assistance with and she handled all of them. Also initiated excellent referrals to gynecology, dermatology, the Eye Institute. Really good doctor.
Dr. Kossler is outstanding!! She showed kindness, consideration and concern about my eye issue. Her bedside manner is amazing. She has been so kind to me and made me feel they could figure out what was wrong with my eye. Before surgery she dropped by to say hi to me and also my family. She is a very caring doctor and I would highly recommend her and Dr. Topping. Dr. Topping was the other doctor that helped with my issue and she is fantastic. Also very kind and extremely bright. Stanford has spoiled me and even though I live in Sacramento, I'll always want to come to Stanford if possible.
Doctor prescribed me a supplement to take but did not inform me. I was notified by the pharmacy. And then had to call the clinic for explanation.
Dr Kossler is an amazing doctor, very patient, understanding, kind, and knowledgeable.
Dr. Kossler was wonderful - - Very caring & dedicated to her work. Extremely knowledgeable & very professional.
we love our doctor and wouldn't imagine seeing anyone else.
Very good.
Not the most friendliest doctor, e.g. she did not say hi when she came into the surgery suite or even when she started working on me, however I can tell she is truly knowledgeable and an expert in her field and I have complete confidence in her as a doctor.
Dr Kossler spent a long time with me explaining the possibilities for my diagnosis, and she even brought in another expert in the clinic to help get a second opinion. She was extremely patient and explained things at the perfect level for my understanding. She also followed up with me after when results were back.
Good.
"5 stars."
I must compliment Dr. Kossler. Her expertise, concern and manner is just incredible!! The best!!
Dr. Koller was very patient, explained everything to me carefully and her bedside approach (particularly during surgery) was really great. Made for a very good visit. I felt very confident in her care.
Dr. Kossler is outstanding. She provides clear information and instruction, listens well to questions, and provides thoughtful answers. At no time did I feel rushed.
Dr. Kossler is very good, very concerned about the quality of care provided and highly competent. She is caring and tries to make the patient as comfortable a possible.
Dr. Kossler has been very kind to me. She explained everything thoroughly and I have complete confidence in her ability to diagnose my issue.
Explanation, information everything perfect.
Dr. Kossler was amazing. She showed concern and gave me complete confidence that she could figure out my eye issue.
Caring, competent, and professional - true experts.
No comment.
Compassionate doctor.
Dr Kossler is outstanding in every way.
Dr. Kossler was simply outstanding. She expertly treated my challenging problem with ease.
OK.
Dr. Kossler knows what she is doing. I feel very confident having her as my doctor
I appreciate greatly Dr. Kossler's comprehensive diagnosis, surgery, and post-op advice in curing my eye lash problem.
Having Dr. Andrea Kossler was 5 stars to me & I felt 100% comfortable with her. My eye lid surgery/was tricky but I had a "pro" dr.!!
Dr. Kossler is amazing. She is friendly, but doesn't waste our time. She knows what she is doing and I trust her for the best treatment.
Doctor Andrea Kossler - is a very good doctor, caring, professional, knowledgeable. She is the best.
Taking care of patient (good) very good!
Dr. Kossler is incredible!
Very happy I made the 300 mile round trip for consult with Dr. Kossler. Friendly, informative and helpful. Thank you Dr. Kossler and staff.
Good.
outstanding
We like the way Dr. Kossler is up front and honest, she doesn't try to sugar coat things and lead us on from appointment to appointment. She gave a clear picture of short term and long term treatment plan.
Very thorough and returned when promised.
Dr. Kossler talked very fast and assumed we understood the terms she was using. She is a very good doctor but I felt like I had to ask a lot of questions to understand.
Dr. Kossler, Dr. Powers, and Dr.Tittler are amazing doctors! I would highly recommend them to others! Couldn't be more pleased with my experiences with them!
Dr. Kossler is outstanding! She, along with Dr. Powers and Dr. titled provided me with excellent care. They are knowledgeable, thorough and caring! They are excellent surgeons. I'm very pleased with my care! I would highly recommend them to others!
Dr Kossler is awesome! No complaints at all. She and her staff are amazing!!!
Excellent care. Exceeded expectations.
Excellent.
Doctor didn't seem to believe when I told her about my allergies and that was allergic to epinephrine.
she is a great doctor
I would recommend Dr Kossler to anyone
Excellent experience overall.
Exceeds all expectations.
Excellent doctor - knowledgeable, skill & bedside manner.
No bad experience.
Dr. Kossler treated me like a family member and her competence was stellar.
no complain
The physicians assistant was so nice to me. She made me feel at ease and very cared for there.
The experience was all GOOD!
Great doc and very caring/concerned about my further treatment.
Only good experiences.
Dr. Kossler was very patient with my questions and never seemed to be in a hurry to leave the room.
Could not ask more from a doctor. Personable, professional, expertise & good explanations.
Doctor also excellent; left with feeling of confidence re: treatment.
She was awesome! My prosthesis had been bothering me for months and within 2 days of the tops she prescribe, I was better. Yay!
This was the best experience I have ever had going through surgery & being cared for. Dr. Andrea is kind, friendly, showed concern, and delivered exceptional results. Great doctor - great person.
Good experience.
Dr. Kossier is the best in all aspects of skill, treatment & how to conduct treatment with caution & to get the best results.
We were overwhelmed with the professional means of Dr. Kossler.
Dr. Kossler is very patient and understandable - Explain so well the procedures will perform.
Good.

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