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Thomas Gardner, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI, University of Michigan Medical Center

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Ophthalmology Ann Arbor, MI

Retinal Disease

Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Michigan Medical School

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Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1984
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1981 - 2019
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 2010
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1980 - 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

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Disorganization of Retinal Inner Layers (DRIL) and Neuroretinal Dysfunction in Early Diabetic Retinopathy  
    Christopher A Sesi, Rohit Anand, Neil Farbman, Thomas W Gardner, Sami M Khan, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  • Proteomic Analysis of Early Diabetic Retinopathy Reveals Mediators of Neurodegenerative Brain Diseases  
    Thomas W Gardner, Mitchell Dunklebarger, Jeffrey M Sundstrom, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Press Mentions

  • Bringing Precision Medicine to Ophthalmology
    Bringing Precision Medicine to OphthalmologySeptember 28th, 2020
  • How to Prevent Retinal Shift After Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair: A Prospective, Randomized Study
    How to Prevent Retinal Shift After Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair: A Prospective, Randomized StudyJanuary 21st, 2020
  • Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual Acuity
    Effect of Initial Management with Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual AcuityMay 1st, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Regulation Of Retinal Cell Death In DiabetesNational Eye Institute2010–2012
  • Tissue-Specific Metabolic Reprogramming In Diabetic ComplicationsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Regulation Of Retinal Cell Death In DiabetesNational Eye Institute2010
  • Mechanisms Of Retinal Vascular Permeability In DiabetesNational Eye Institute1998–2004
  • Retinal &Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction In PCOSNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Atypical Diabetic RetinopathyNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Insulin, The Sodium Pump, And Diabetic RetinopathyNational Eye Institute1994–1997
  • Insulin The Sodium PUMP And Diabetic RetinopathyNational Eye Institute1993

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations