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David Zacks, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System

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Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MI

Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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Summary

  • Dr. David Zacks is a retina specialist who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center's office in Ann Arbor. His clinical interests include diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, including retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, ocular inflammation, and macular and submacular surgery.

    Dr. Zacks' research focuses on the mechanisms of retinal cell death during retinal diseases such as retinal detachments, age-related macular degeneration, and ocular inflammatory disease. His particular focus is on the role of apoptosis in the death of photoreceptor cells and the development of neuroprotective therapies for preservation of retinal elements during retinal disease.

    To make an appointment, please call the Kellogg Eye Center Retina and Uveitis Clinic in Ann Arbor at 734-763-5874. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2000 - 2002
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalInternship, Department of Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityBS, Neurobiology and Behavior, 1984 - 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2002 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2000 - 2004
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Clinical Trials

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

  • Conducting Impactful Research as a Retina Fellow
    Conducting Impactful Research as a Retina FellowMarch 2nd, 2023
  • BitLicense at 5: For Startups Regulated Overseas, New York Isn’t so Tough
    BitLicense at 5: For Startups Regulated Overseas, New York Isn’t so ToughJune 24th, 2020
  • SUBSPECIALTY NEWS: Subspecialty News Slowing Geographic Atrophy Progression, Studying Retinal Detachment, Developing Treatment for Macular Edema Due to Uveitis, and More
    SUBSPECIALTY NEWS: Subspecialty News Slowing Geographic Atrophy Progression, Studying Retinal Detachment, Developing Treatment for Macular Edema Due to Uveitis, and MoreJanuary 1st, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Autophagy And Control Of Photoreceptor ApoptosisNational Eye Institute2010–2011
  • Apoptosis In Retinal DetachmentsNational Eye Institute2002–2006

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. David Zacks, Dr. David Zacks, MD, Dr. D Zacks, Dr. David N Zacks