Vinay Kumar Aakalu MD
Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery
Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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925 N 87th StMilwaukee, WI 53226
Phone+1 414-955-2020
Fax+1 414-805-4818
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Summary
- Dr. Vinay Aakalu is an ophthalmologist specializing in Oculo-Plastic and Orbital Reconstructive Surgery based in Ann Arbor, MI. He completed his medical degree at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and undertook residency training in Ophthalmology, followed by a fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Aakalu is experienced in procedures such as blepharoplasty, biopsies, and facial trauma reconstruction. His research focuses on ocular surface diseases, injuries and rare disorders.
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2010 - 2012- University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2022 - 2028
WI State Medical License 2026 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2010 - 2023
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Veligrotug: Expanding Treatment Options for Thyroid Eye Disease.Zhenyang Zhao, Vinay Kumar Aakalu
Ophthalmology. 2026-09-01 - Severe Congenital Ptosis Repair: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.Lora R Dagi Glass, Vinay K Aakalu, Seanna R Grob, Catherine Y Liu, M Reza Vagefi
Ophthalmology. 2026-07-01 - The Role of Corticosteroids in the Management of Orbital Cellulitis: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.Edward J Wladis, Vinay K Aakalu, Lora R Dagi Glass, Seanna R Grob, Catherine Y Liu
Ophthalmology. 2026-07-01
Grant Support
- Novel Therapeutic Approaches for NPC DiseaseUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO2022–2027
- Novel Treatments for Ocular Surface DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2019–2025
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