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Donald Puro, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI

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Ophthalmology • Ann Arbor, MI

Cataract 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 48103
    Phone+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 Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1980
  • National Institutes of Health
    National Institutes of HealthFellowship, 1975 - 1977
  • University of Rochester Medical Center
    University of Rochester Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1974 - 1975
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterPh.D., Physiology, 1970 - 1975
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1974
  • University of Pennsylvania
    University of PennsylvaniaB.A., Biochemistry, 1965 - 1969

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1990 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1978 - 2022
  • MD State Medical License
    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

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 Pain
    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

Dr. Donald Puro, Dr. Donald Puro, MD, Dr. D Puro, Dr. Donald G Puro