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Christine Nelson, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI

ChristineCNelsonMD

Ophthalmology Ann Arbor, MI

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

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

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  • Office

    1000 Wall Street
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    Phone+1 734-763-9146

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
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center
    MedStar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - Present
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1982 - 1998
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1979 - 1994
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1983 - 1993
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Change in Postoperative Opioid Prescribing Patterns for Oculoplastic and Orbital Procedures Associated with State Opioid Legislation  
    Hakan Demirci, Denise S Kim, Christine C Nelson, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • World Association of Eye Hospitals Explores Innovations in Eye Care Delivery
    World Association of Eye Hospitals Explores Innovations in Eye Care DeliveryJune 4th, 2018

Professional Memberships