Dr. Hillary Stiefel
Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Hillary Stiefel is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and ocular pathologist at OHSU Casey Eye Institute in Vancouver, Washington. She provides a full range of medical and surgical eye care, including comprehensive adult eye exams and cataract surgery. Her clinical work is complemented by her roles directing the Christensen Eye Pathology Laboratory and Ocular Immunology Laboratory, where she analyzes ocular specimens and teaches residents.
Dr. Stiefel has volunteered in Mexico, Ecuador, and Guatemala, performing cataract surgery for underserved patients. Her professional interests encompass comprehensive ophthalmology, ocular pathology, and cataract and intraocular lens management.
She joined the OHSU faculty in 2018 and is dedicated to patient care, pathology, and resident education.
Training

Ocular Pathology
2018Casey Eye Institute
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2017Casey Eye Institute
Residency
M.D
2013University of Washington
Medical School
B.A
2006Whitman College
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
AI Workflow, External Validation, and Development in Eye Disease Diagnosis
JAMA Network Open•2025Metastatic conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma presenting as infectious sclerokeratouveitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports•2024Recurrent melanoma arising from sclera
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports•2022Treatment of Refractory Cystoid Macular Edema with Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2A
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation•2019
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- OR, WA
- License Numbers
- MD183624, MD60949595


