Skip to main content
Paul Lichter, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI, University of Michigan Medical Center

PaulRLichterMD

Ophthalmology Ann Arbor, MI

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related

Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University Mich Medical School (Active)

Dr. Lichter is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Lichter's full profile

Already have an account?

Summary

  • My clinical and research interests include glaucoma, cataract, and genetics. A major additional interest is in medical professionalism and especially in physician-industry relationships. I chaired the University of Michigan Medical School's Clinical and Educational Conflict of Interest Committee and now serve on the Conflict of Interest Board. In addition, I'm the immediate past department chair and the founding director of the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Glaucoma, 1968 - 1969
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 1965 - 1968
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1964 - 1965
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1965 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1970 - 2022
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Guest of Honor American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2018
  • Bernardo Streiff Gold Medal Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis, 2018
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2018
  • Join now to see all

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • UC President Michael Drake on Campus to Help Induct Eye Center Chairholder
    UC President Michael Drake on Campus to Help Induct Eye Center ChairholderSeptember 20th, 2021
  • Risk/Reward: Testosterone Courses Downplay Risks, Lead to Overuse in Older Men
    Risk/Reward: Testosterone Courses Downplay Risks, Lead to Overuse in Older MenAugust 25th, 2021
  • Doctors’ Teaching Fees Shouldn’t Be Kept Secret
    Doctors’ Teaching Fees Shouldn’t Be Kept SecretFebruary 12th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations