DonaldGPuroMDPhD
Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MICataract Related, Glaucoma Related
Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan
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Office
Kellogg Eye Center
1000 Wall Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48103Phone+1 734-936-7046
Summary
- Dr. Donald Puro sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He has offices in Ann Arbor at the Wall Street and Parkland Plaza locations of the KEC.
His clinical focus is on the diagnosis and management of diabetes-related eye diseases.
In addition to his appointment as Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Dr. Puro is a Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the U-M Medical School. In his research laboratory, Dr. Puro performs studies on the pathophysiology of dry eye.
To make an appointment, please call the Kellogg Eye Center at 734-764-4190. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.
Education & Training
University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1980
National Institutes of HealthFellowship, 1975 - 1977
University of Rochester Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1974 - 1975
University of RochesterPh.D., Physiology, 1970 - 1975
University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1974
University of PennsylvaniaB.A., Biochemistry, 1965 - 1969
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 1990 - 2027
FL State Medical License 1978 - 2022
MD State Medical License 1981 - 2007- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2018
- Stein Innovation Award Research to Prevent Blindness, 2016
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1981
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsImpact of P2X 7 Purinoceptors on Goblet Cell Function: Implications for Dry Eye.Donald G. Puro
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2021-06-28 - 3 citationsBioelectric Responses of Conjunctival Goblet Cells to Dry Eye: Impact of Ion Channels on Exocytotic Function and Viability.Donald G. Puro
International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2020-12-10 - 9 citationsHow goblet cells respond to dry eye: adaptive and pathological roles of voltage-gated calcium channels and P2X7 purinoceptors.Donald G. Puro
American Journal of Physiology. Cell Physiology. 2020-04-29
Journal Articles
- Retinovascular physiology and pathophysiology: New experimental approach/new insights.Puro, DG, Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, 5/2012
Press Mentions
Increased Electrical Activity in Eye May Relieve Short-Term Dry Eye PainJune 5th, 2018
Grant Support
- Retinovascular Physiology And PathobiologyNational Eye Institute2008–2012
- Instrument Shop ModuleNational Eye Institute2007–2011
- Vision Research Training ProgramNational Eye Institute2005–2007
- Physiology Of Retinal PericytesNational Eye Institute1999–2006
- Core--Machine ShopNational Eye Institute2002
- Ion Channels In Macular Muller Cells Of The Human RetinaNational Eye Institute1996–1999
- Ion Channels In Retinal Glial CellsNational Eye Institute1994–1995
- Ion Channels In Human Retinal Glial CellsNational Eye Institute1992–1993
- Patch Clamp Studies Of Mammalian Retinal Glial CellsNational Eye Institute1990–1991
- Patch Clamp Studies Of Mammalian Retinal Glial CellsNational Eye Institute1987–1990
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Ophthalmological SocietyMember
- Member
- Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyFellow
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