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Andrea A. Tooley, M.D.

  1. Ophthalmologist

Andrea Tooley, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of oculoplastic and orbital surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota as well as Residency Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Tooley then completed her ASOPRS fellowship in New York City through Weill Cornell, Columbia University, New York University, and Manhattan Ear, Eye, and Throat Hospital. Her clinical and research interests include orbital inflammatory and neoplastic disease, as well as periocular rejuvenation and reconstruction.

Dr. Tooley works in collaboration with subspecialties including Neurosurgery, ENT, and plastic surgery for complex facial reconstruction and the treatment of orbital tumors.

  1. Bags under eyes
  2. Ectropion
  3. Entropion
  4. Eye injury
  5. Eyelid ptosis
  6. Facial deformity
  7. Facial nerve disorder
  8. Facial skin cancer
  9. Orbital fracture
  10. Skin cancer
  11. Thyroid eye disease
  12. Tumors and masses
  1. Biopsy
  2. Blepharoplasty
  3. Blepharoptosis repair
  4. Botox injection
  5. Brow lift
  6. Dacryocystorhinostomy
  7. Endoscopic procedure
  8. Facial reanimation surgery
  9. Orbital decompression surgery
  10. Orbital reconstruction
  11. Reconstructive surgery
  12. Skin graft surgery
  • Orbital tumors
  • Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eyelids and orbit
  • Eyelid reconstruction after skin cancer excision
  • Trauma of the eyelids and eye socket
  • Tear drainage problems in children and adults
  • Thyroid Ophthalmopathy (Graves' disease)
  • Eyelid/eyebrow ptosis
  • Hemifacial spasm and blepharospasm
  • Repair of involutional eyelid malpositions
  1. 2020
    Fellow - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery FellowshipNYU/Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
  2. 2018
    ResidentOphthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2015
    InternshipMayo Clinic in Rochester
  4. 2014
    MDIndiana University School of Medicine
  5. 2010
    BA and BS - Chemistry and English LiteratureButler University

Certifications

  1. 2019
    OphthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Secretariat AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  2. 2021
    Secretariat AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  3. 2021
    Achievement AwardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  4. 2019
    Grant recipientManhattan Eye Foundation
  5. 2019
    Young Ophthalmologist (YO) Surgical Video Contest, First Place WinnerAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  6. 2019
    Emerging Leader AwardWomen in Ophthalmology
  7. 2017
    The Ophthalmologist Power List 2017: Top 50 Rising Stars in OphthalmologyMayo Clinic
  8. 2017
    Selected as one of 50 physicians and medical influencers to attend the 2017 Doximity Leadership SummittMayo Clinic
  9. 2017
    Advocacy AmbassadorAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  10. 2016
    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Residents RetreatHeed Ophthalmic Foundation
  11. 2015
    Douglas Johnson Research Award, Department of OphthalmologyMayo Clinic Rochester
  12. 2014
    Internal medicine preliminary year intern of the year awardMayo Clinic Rochester
  13. 2014
    National Eye Institute Travel GrantAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  14. 2013
    IU Simon Cancer Center Research Day, 2nd place in translational/clinical research by graduate student/medical studentIndiana University School of Medicine
  15. 2013
    President, Ophthalmology Student Interest GroupIndiana University School of Medicine
  16. 2012
    Student Speaker for Annual Board of Trustees MeetingIndiana University School of Medicine
  17. 2011
    Claude Smith Black ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
  18. 2011
    Dr. George Rapp ScholarshipIndiana University School of Medicine
  19. 2010
    Alpha Omega AlphaIndiana University School of Medicine
  20. 2010
    Gold Humanism Honor SocietyIndiana University School of Medicine
  21. 2009
    Mortar Board Honor Society, PresidentButler University
  22. 2008
    Butler University Top 100 StudentsButler University
  23. 2006
    Lilly Endowment ScholarButler University

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    FellowAmerican College of Surgeons
  2. 2024 - 2026
    Communications Committee MemberWomen in Ophthalmology
  3. 2024 - 2025
    Committe Member, Improvement in Medical Practice Article Based Question CommitteeAmerican Board of Ophthalmology
  4. 2024 - present
    Academic Outreach Committee, MemberWomen in Ophthalmology
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberNorth American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons
  6. 2023 - present
    Program DirectorDepartment of Ophthalmology, Residency Program
  7. 2023 - 2026
    Young Ophthalmologists ChairAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  8. 2023 - present
    Podcast HostDepartment of Ophthalmology
  9. 2022 - present
    Equipment CommitteeCenter for Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery
  10. 2022 - present
    MemberAmerican Eye Study Club
  11. 2021 - present
    Liaison representing OphthalmologyTrauma Performance Improvement
  12. 2021 - 2023
    Assistant Program DirectorDepartment of Ophthalmology, Residency Program
  13. 2021 - present
    Board of Directors MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  14. 2021 - present
    Communications Committee MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  15. 2020 - present
    Commiittee MemberDepartment of Ophthalmology Resident Clinical Competency Committee
  16. 2020 - present
    Young Ophthalmologist Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  17. 2020 - present
    Technology and Social Media Task Force, FounderAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  18. 2020 - present
    Annual Meeting Planning Committee MemberWomen in Ophthalmology
  19. 2018 - present
    Communications Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  20. 2017 - 2019
    Young Ophthalmologists Info Editorial BoardAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  21. 2017 - 2018
    Communications Committee MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  22. 2016 - 2017
    Resident Self-Assessment Task ForceAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology
  23. 2016 - 2018
    Resident MemberMayo School of Graduate Medical Education Graduate Education Committee
  24. 2016 - 2018
    MemberMayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology Residency Committee
  25. 2016 - 2018
    Board of Directors MemberMinnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
  26. 2015 - 2016
    Preliminary year delegateMayo Clinic Internal Medicine Council
  27. 2013 - 2014
    Eye Clinic Founder and ChairIndiana University Student Outreach Clinic
  28. 2012 - 2014
    President, 2013-2014; Sight-Saver 2012-2013Indiana University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology Student Interest Group
  29. 2010 - 2013
    MSI Liason , Board of DirectorsIndiana University School of Medicine, Medical Missions Student Interest Group

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