Ophthalmology
Wright Lauten, MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Wright Lauten sought to pursue a degree in economics at Vanderbilt, but soon realized that his true calling in life was to help people get better. Dr. Lauten found inspiration in his three grandparents, all of whom have suffered from macular degeneration — two legally blind from its effects. This close bond with family and strong desire to help others were the driving forces behind his pursuing ophthalmology and later vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Lauten is devo
21+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education & Training
- BS Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Vanderbilt University
- MD, South Alabama College of Medicine (scholarship)
- Ophthalmology Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship (AUPO), University of Alabama at Birmingham
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Clinical Instructor of Resident Training, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Attending Physician, Callahan Eye Foundation Emergency Department
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Retinal DiseasesDiabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationVitreoretinal SurgeryRetinal Detachment
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah
- South Central Regional Medical Center
- Simpson General Hospital Cah
- Lawrence County Hospital Cah
- Magee General Hospital
Experience
21+ years in practice