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William Ehlers, MD, Ophthalmology, West Hartford, CT, UConn, John Dempsey Hospital

WilliamHEhlersMD

Ophthalmology West Hartford, CT

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery, Retinal Disease

Associate Professor, Surgery, University of Connecticut SOM

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Education & Training

  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1989 - 1990
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska College of MedicineClass of 1985
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    University of Nebraska-LincolnBFA, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • William H. Ehlers Advocacy Award Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians, 2013
  • Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2009, 2012
  • America’s Best Doctors 2009-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Update on lotrafilcon A contact lenses  
    Ehlers WH, Donshik PC, Expert Review of Ophthalmol, 2/1/2010
  • Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis  
    Ehlers WH, Donshik PC, Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol, 10/1/2008
  • A Comparative Study of the Impact of Certified and Noncertified Ophthalmic Medical Personnel on Practice Quality and Productivity  
    Woodworth KE, Donshik PC, Ehlers WH, Eye & Contact Lens, 1/1/2008
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Press Mentions

  • CT Magazine Names 48 from UConn Health Among 2019 Best Doctors
    CT Magazine Names 48 from UConn Health Among 2019 Best DoctorsMay 29th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German

Hospital Affiliations