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Susan Elner, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System

SusanGElnerMD

Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MI

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Professor, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Susan Elner is a retina specialist who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor. She focuses her clinical practice on diseases of the retina and vitreous including uveitis, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, macular diseases, age-related macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity.

    Dr. Elner’s research focuses on the mechanisms of ocular inflammation and angiogenesis, specifically the role and modulation of cytokines and cell adhesion molecules in uveitis; angiogenesis in diseases such as proliferative diabetic retinopathy, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. 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

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1988
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
    Michael Reese Hospital and Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • 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 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1984 - 1987
  • 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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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