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Alon Kahana, MD, Ophthalmology, Livonia, MI, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

AlonKahanaMDMD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Livonia, MI

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Director, Kahana Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery; Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, William Beaumont School of Medicine; President, North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons

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Summary

  • Dr. Alon Kahana is an ophthalmic plastic surgeon in Novi, MI. He received his medical degree from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and has been in practice since 2007. He specializes in oculo-plastic & orbital reconstructive surgery and is experienced in thyroid eye disease, pediatric ptosis, droopy lids, orbital trauma and tumors, Mohs reconstruction, and facial paralysis.

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005 - 2007
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2007
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • The University of Chicago
    The University of ChicagoPh.D., Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology, 1998
  • Brandeis University
    Brandeis UniversityBA/MA, Biochemistry, Summa cum Laude, 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2023
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2004 - 2007
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2005 - 2005
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ralph E. Wesley MD, ASOPRS Foundation Lecture American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
  • President North American Society of Academic Orbital Surgeons
  • Fellow American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • HIF2A-LOX Pathway Promotes Fibrotic Tissue Remodeling in Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy  
    Terry J Smith, Alon Kahana, Endocrinology
  • HIF2A Drives Orbital Adipose Tissue Fibrosis and Inflammatory Gene Expression in Graves� Orbitopathy  
    Hikage, F., Atkins, S., Kahana, A., Smith, T., Chun, T, Endocrinology, 1/1/2018
  • Absorbable implant foreign body reaction masquerading as orbital cellulitis  
    Shaughness, G.J., Segal, K.L., Kahana, A., Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 1/1/2018
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Books/Book Chapters

  • BCSC Fundamentals and Principals of Ophthalmology 
    Chapter: Cranial Nerves: Central and Peripheral Connections. 
    Kahana, A.Editors: Lawrence M. Levine, Vikram S. Brar, Michael H. Goldstein, Alon Kahana, William R. Katowicz, Simon K. Law, David A. Mackley.2014
  • BCSC Fundamentals and Principals of Ophthalmology 
    Chapter: Ocular Development. 
    Kahana, AEditors: Lawrence M. Levine, Vikram S. Brar, Michael H. Goldstein, Alon Kahana, William R. Katowicz, Simon K. Law, David A. Mackley.2014
  • BCSC Fundamentals and Principals of Ophthalmology 
    Editors: Lawrence M. Levine, Vikram S. Brar, Michael H. Goldstein, Alon Kahana, William R. Katowitz, Simon K. Law, David A. Mackley.San Francisco, California2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • High-throughput genomic analysis of myocyte dedifferentiation using adult extraocular muscle regeneration
    Tingle, C., Zhao, Y., Magnuson, B., Heisel, C., Kish, P., Rajapakse, I., Kahana, A., 8th Strategic Conference of Zebrafish Investigators, Pacific Grove, CA, 1/1/2019
  • Dynamics of glioma Growth: self-organization guides the patterning of the extracellular matrix and regulates tumor progression.
    Comba, A, Zamler, D.B., Dunn, P, Agento, A.E., Kadiyala, P., Yadav, V. N., Motsch, S., Koschmann, C., Nunez, F., Kamran, N., Kish, P.E., Castro, M., Kahana, A., and Lo..., Society for Neuro Oncology Conference, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2018
  • Eye movements
    Kish, P., Kahana, A, ARVO Spring 2018 Meeting, Hawaii, 1/1/2018

Lectures

  • Dynamics of glioma growth: self-organization guides the patterning of the extracellular matrix and regulates tumor progression 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2018
  • The droopy eyelid: more than meets the eye 
    Hyderabad, India - 1/1/2013
  • Oral vismodegib as a new treatment option for orbital basal cell carcinoma 
    Hyderabad, India - 1/1/2013
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Other

  • Orbital Tumors and Malformations 
    Kahana, A., OPBR1515, Audio Digest Ophthalmology Comprehensive Review
    1/1/2015
  • Thesis: �ATP-independent inactivation of rhodopsin in squid photoreceptors.� 
    Brandeis University
  • Thesis: �Investigations of Silencing in Yeast: The Requirement for the Ubiquitin Hydrolase Dot4p in the Regulation of Silencing.� 
    The University of Chicago
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Committees

  • Member, Health Policy Committee - American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Stryker CorporationProvide professional advice and educational services.
  • Consultant, Genentech Inc.Collaborate on clinical research activities.
  • Consultant, BioTissue Inc.Providing professional advice and educational services

External Links

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