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Jonathan Trobe, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI, University of Michigan Medical Center

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Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MI

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Professor of Ophthalmology, Professor of Neurology, University Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Jonathan Trobe is a neuro-ophthalmologist who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center and at the Inpatient Consult office at U-M Hospital. His clinical specialties include the evaluation of patients with visual, eye movement, eyelid, and pupillary disturbances arising from optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, central nervous system tumors and strokes, and cranial nerve palsies; myasthenia gravis; and psychogenic visual loss.

    Dr. Trobe serves as the Section Chief of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service and, in addition to his appointment as Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, he is a Professor of Neurology at the U-M Medical School. His research focuses on visual fields, optic nerve diseases, and visuospatial manifestations of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

    To make an appointment, please call Kellogg’s Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic at 734-764-5106 or U-M Inpatient Consult at 734-763-5114. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1976 - 1977
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1969 - 1972
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1968
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityB.A., Cum Laude, 1960 - 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1974 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1986 - 2023
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1978 - 1998
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellowship Award American Academy of Neurology, 1998
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Individual-Level Factors with Visual Outcomes in Optic Neuritis  
    Wayne T Cornblath, Jonathan D Trobe, Kevin A Kerber, JAMA Network Open
  • Homonymous hemianopia from infarction of the optic tract and lateral geniculate nucleus in deep cerebral venous thrombosis.  
    Grabe HM, Bapuraj JR, Wesolowski JR, Parmar H, Trobe JD, J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 3/1/2012
  • Relapsing Dorsal Midbrain Syndrome Following Interventions for Hydrocephalus in Aqueductal Stenosis.  
    Apkarian AO, Garton HJ, Wesolowski J, Trobe JD., J Neuro-Ophthalmol, 1/31/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

  • The Physician’s Guide to Eye Care. 
    Trobe JDAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CAEdition Four,2012
  • Rapid Diagnosis in Neuro-Ophthalmology. 
    Trobe JDElsevier Books, Edinburgh, Scotland2008
  • The Physician’s Guide to Eye Care. 
    Trobe JDAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco, CA2006
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Abstracts/Posters

  • "Caring for Sight: A Team Approach." (Scientific Poster)
    Trobe JD, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1/1/1992
  • "Diabetic Retinopathy: The Importance of Early Detection and Treatment." (Scientific Poster)
    Trobe JD, Produced at the University of Michigan Biomedical Communications Department for Diabetes 2000, Ameri, 8/1/1990
  • "Was Foster Kennedy Wrong?" (Scientific Poster)
    Watnick RL, Trobe JD, 61st Annual Ophthalmology Spring Conference, The University of Michigan Medical School Department of, 5/1/1989
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Other

  • Alexia Without Agraphia, Hemianopia and Verbal Memory Loss After Left Hemisphere Stroke. (Educational Video) 
    Trobe JD, Butler CM, Hasselbach M, Martonyi C
    University of Michigan Medical Center Biomedical Communications, Ann Arbor, MI. - 1/1/1998
  • Nystagmus and Its Mimickers. (Educational Video) 
    Trobe JD, Thomas DA
    University of Michigan Medical Center Biomedical Communications, Ann Arbor, MI. - 1/1/1998
  • Third, Fourth, and Sixth Nerve Palsies and their Mimickers. (Educational Video) 
    Trobe JD, Thomas DA
    University of Michigan Medical Center Biomedical Communications, Ann Arbor, MI. - 1/1/1998
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Authored Content

  • Association of Individual-Level Factors with Visual Outcomes in Optic NeuritisMay 2020
  • Association of Individual-Level Factors with Visual Outcomes in Optic NeuritisMay 2020

Press Mentions

  • Atypical Headaches
    Atypical HeadachesMarch 14th, 2022
  • Virtually Indistinguishable
    Virtually IndistinguishableJune 26th, 2016
  • Joel S. Glaser, MD (1938–2011) : Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
    Joel S. Glaser, MD (1938–2011) : Journal of Neuro-OphthalmologyJune 1st, 2011

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Jonathan Trobe, Dr. Jonathan Trobe, MD, Dr. J Trobe, Dr. Jonathan D Trobe