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Cagri Besirli, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI, University of Michigan Medical Center

CagriGirayBesirliMDPhD

Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MI

Retinal Disease

Associate Professor, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Cagri Besirli is a vitreoretina specialist who sees both adult and pediatric patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor. His clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical management of the retina and vitreous, including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, ocular inflammation, and macular and submacular surgery. He also handles the medical and surgical management of acquired and inherited pediatric retinal disorders, including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR), and Coats’ disease.

    Dr. Besirli’s research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of photoreceptor cell death and survival during periods of retinal stress. To make an appointment, please call Kellogg’s Retina and Uveitis Clinic at 734-763-5874. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
  • St Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
    St Joseph Mercy Ann ArborInternship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Vitreous Cytokine Expression and a Murine Model Suggest a Key Role of Microglia in the Inflammatory Response to Retinal Detachment  
    Lee Kiang, David N Zacks, Cagri G Besirli, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Press Mentions

  • With Gene Therapy, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center Targets Rare Form of Childhood Blindness
    With Gene Therapy, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center Targets Rare Form of Childhood BlindnessFebruary 11th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Turkish

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Cagri Besirli, Dr. Cagri Besirli, MD, Dr. C Besirli, Dr. Cagri Giray Besirli