Ophthalmology
Scott Lambert, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology and, by courtesy, of Pediatrics
Scott R. Lambert, MD, is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, serving as Service Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health and Chief of Ophthalmology at Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, treating children with conditions including congenital and pediatric cataracts, ectopia lentis, nasolacrimal duct obstructions, strabismus, amblyopia, refractive errors, gl
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology (1989)
Education & Training
- BS, Stanford University, Biology (1979)
- Yale School of Medicine — M.D. (1983)
- Stanford University — Internship (1984)
- UCSF Medical Center — Residency, Ophthalmology (1984-1987)
- Hospital for Sick Children — Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology (1987-1988)
Peer Recognition
2005, 2007, 2009-2016 (10 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
2023
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Costenbader Lecture, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (2023)
- Life-time Achievement Award, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (2017)
- Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology (2010)
- Claud Worth Silver Medal, British Isles Paediatric, Ophthalmology & Strabismus Association (2003)
- Martha Leffler Lincoln Memorial Lectureship, Johns Hopkins University (2003)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Stanford Health Care
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice