Dr. Adam Aufderheide
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Aufderheide is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical and surgical care of conditions affecting the macula, retina, and vitreous. He helps patients protect and restore vision through careful diagnosis, individualized treatment plans, and advanced surgical techniques for diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal tears and detachment, retinal vascular occlusions, and vision changes from flashes and floaters.
His background includes engineering and bioengineering training, followed by medical school and specialty training in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery. He completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Charles Retina Institute and earned the Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) designation. In clinic, Dr. Aufderheide prioritizes clear communication so patients understand their diagnosis, options, and what to expect at each step of care.
Training

MD
2010Baylor College of Medicine
Medical SchoolVitreoretinal Surgery
Charles Retina Institute
FellowshipOphthalmology
The University of Kansas, KU Eye Center
Residency
PhD, Bioengineering
Rice University
Masters / PhDMechanical Engineering (Minors: Applied Biology, Biomedical Engineering)
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS)
2024American Society of Retina Specialists
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- KS, OR, TN
- License Numbers
- 9407515, MD176895, 51281
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