Stephen P. Christiansen, MD
Professor, Ophthalmology
Biography
Since 2009, Dr. Christiansen has served as the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology and Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr Christiansen is also Chief of Ophthalmology at Boston Medical Center. He conducts extensive research in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and has been awarded funding by the NIH for clinical studies of strabismus (misaligned eyes), infantile cataract, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). His primary research interests are in the management of childhood and adult strabismus, pediatric cataract, ROP, and retinoblastoma.
Dr. Christiansen has served in numerous local, national, and international leadership roles. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Boston University Medical Group (BUMG), the physician organization for Boston Medical Center (BMC), and is the Chair of the BUMG Finance Committee. He led search committees for the BMC and BUSM Chairs of Pediatrics and Surgery. Dr. Christiansen is an Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has served on the Board of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), and is currently the President of the American Orthoptic Journal, AOJ, Inc. Dr. Christiansen has also chaired the Program Planning Committee of AAPOS, organizing numerous national meetings. During his tenure, the scope of the position was expanded to include international partnerships and he led the planning committees for successful meetings in Singapore, Kyoto, Jaipur, and Barcelona.
Dr. Christiansen’s work has been recognized by ophthalmic organizations in the US. He recently received the Senior Honor Award for AAPOS, the Senior Achievement Award for the AAO, and, in 2008, the Secretariat Award for the AAO.
Dr. Christiansen has given 24 invited professor lectureships world-wide, five of which were named lectures. In addition, he has published extensively with 118 papers in peer-reviewed journals, numerous book chapters, invited editorials and other work. His bibliography can be seen at
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Christiansen+SP
Other Positions
- Helen L. and Sherwood J. Tarlow Chair, Ophthalmology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Professor, General Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- VA Boston Healthcare System
Education
- Medical College of Wisconsin, MD
- Wheaton College, BS
Publications
- Published on 7/18/2024
Jurgens JA, Barry BJ, Chan WM, MacKinnon S, Whitman MC, Matos Ruiz PM, Pratt BM, England EM, Pais L, Lemire G, Groopman E, Glaze C, Russell KA, Singer-Berk M, Di Gioia SA, Lee AS, Andrews C, Shaaban S, Wirth MM, Bekele S, Toffoloni M, Bradford VR, Foster EE, Berube L, Rivera-Quiles C, Mensching FM, Sanchis-Juan A, Fu JM, Wong I, Zhao X, Wilson MW, Weisburd B, Lek M, Brand H, Talkowski ME, MacArthur DG, O'Donnell-Luria A, Robson CD, Hunter DG, Engle EC. Expanding the genetics and phenotypes of ocular congenital cranial dysinnervation disorders. Genet Med. 2024 Jul 18; 27(4):101216. PMID: 39033378.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 5/15/2024
Wang S, Repka MX, Sutherland DR, Hatt SR, Traboulsi EI, Lambert SR, Melia BM, Kraker RT, Holmes JM, Cotter SA. Complications, Visual Acuity, and Refractive Error 3 Years after Secondary Intraocular Lens Implantation for Pediatric Aphakia. Ophthalmology. 2024 Oct; 131(10):1196-1206. PMID: 38754556.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 5/1/2024
Chen AM, Erzurum SA, Chandler DL, Hercinovic A, Wu R, Vricella M, Waters AL, Ticho BH, Erickson JW, Han S, McDowell PS, Li Z, Kraker RT, Holmes JM, Cotter SA. Refractive Error Change and Overminus Lens Therapy for Childhood Intermittent Exotropia. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2024 May 01; 142(5):417-428. PMID: 38536764.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 11/1/2023
Bains A, Osathanugrah P, Sanjiv N, Chiu C, Fiorello MG, Siegel NH, Peeler CE, Distefano AG, Lee HJ, Ness S, Desai MA, Titelbaum JR, Pira T, LaMattina KC, Christiansen SP, Cabral HJ, Subramanian ML. Diverse Research Teams and Underrepresented Groups in Clinical Studies. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023 Nov 01; 141(11):1037-1044. PMID: 37856135.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 9/9/2023
Donahue SP, Chandler DL, Wu R, Marsh JD, Law C, Areaux RG, Ghasia FF, Li Z, Kraker RT, Cotter SA, Holmes JM. Eight-Year Outcomes of Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recessions versus Unilateral Recession-Resection in Childhood Basic-Type Intermittent Exotropia. Ophthalmology. 2024 Jan; 131(1):98-106. PMID: 37696452.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 8/1/2023
Yen KG, Repka MX, Sutherland DR, Haider KM, Hatt SR, Kraker RT, Galvin JA, Li Z, Cotter SA, Holmes JM. Complications Occurring Through 5 Years Following Primary Intraocular Lens Implantation for Pediatric Cataract. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023 Aug 01; 141(8):705-714. PMID: 37347490.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 8/1/2023
Repka MX, Weise KK, Chandler DL, Wu R, Melia BM, Manny RE, Kehler LAF, Jordan CO, Raghuram A, Summers AI, Lee KA, Petersen DB, Erzurum SA, Pang Y, Lenhart PD, Ticho BH, Beck RW, Kraker RT, Holmes JM, Cotter SA. Low-Dose 0.01% Atropine Eye Drops vs Placebo for Myopia Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023 Aug 01; 141(8):756-765. PMID: 37440213.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 4/24/2023
Prasad M, Ingolfsland EC, Christiansen SP. Modifiable Risk Factors and Preventative Strategies for Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity. Life (Basel). 2023 Apr 24; 13(5). PMID: 37240719.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 4/1/2023
Bothun ED, Repka MX, Kraker RT, Wu R, Leske DA, Hatt SR, Li Z, Freedman SF, Astle WF, Cotter SA, Holmes JM. Incidence of Glaucoma-Related Adverse Events in the First 5 Years After Pediatric Lensectomy. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023 Apr 01; 141(4):324-331. PMID: 36795393.
Read at: PubMed - Published on 1/28/2023
Prasad M, Paracha M, Goodman D, Cabral HJ, Christiansen SP, Subramanian ML. The Scholarly Impact of Student Authorship in Ophthalmology. J Acad Ophthalmol (2017). 2023 Jan; 15(1):e41-e45. PMID: 38737144.
Read at: PubMed
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