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Joshua Ehrlich, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI

JoshuaEhrlichMDMPH

Ophthalmology Ann Arbor, MI

Anterior Segment Related, Glaucoma Related

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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  • Office

    380 Parkland Plz
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    Phone+1 734-764-4190

Summary

  • Dr. Joshua Ehrlich is a glaucoma specialist and surgeon who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center's offices in Ann Arbor and West Ann Arbor.

    His clinical specialties include medical and surgical management of glaucoma and anterior segment diseases. He performs glaucoma filtering surgery (trabeculectomy and drainage devices); minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery; and routine and complex cataract surgery.

    Dr. Ehrlich's research seeks to understand and address the quality of life and functional impact of severe vision impairment, especially among older adults. His research interests include: low vision and vision rehabilitation; aging and vision; survey research; and the epidemiology of eye disease. One current focus of his work is to develop, validate, and apply innovative patient-centered metrics to measure the impact of chronic vision loss on function and quality of life. Dr. Ehrlich is also interested in the influence of vision and multisensory impairments on cognitive, psychosocial, and physical health among older adults. He has a long-standing interest in international research collaborations and global ophthalmology. The overarching goal of his research is to generate scientific findings to improve wellbeing and prevent disability and blindness.

    To make an appointment, please call Kellogg’s Glaucoma Clinic at (734) 763-5874. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Glaucoma, 2015 - 2017
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • New York-Presbyterian/Queens
    New York-Presbyterian/QueensInternship, Transitional Year, 2011 - 2012
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2011
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityMPH, 2009 - 2010
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    Washington University in St. LouisAB, Anthropology, Spanish, magna cum laude, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2012 - 2016
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Heed Fellow Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • More Than 4 Million US Adults Had Glaucoma in 2022
    More Than 4 Million US Adults Had Glaucoma in 2022October 21st, 2024
  • 'This Medical Report Will Have Little Effect': What We Heard This Week
    'This Medical Report Will Have Little Effect': What We Heard This WeekOctober 20th, 2024
  • 1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting Glaucoma
    1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting GlaucomaOctober 18th, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Addressing Low Vision due to Severe Peripheral Field Loss: Development and Validation of a Patient-Centered Outcome MeasureNational Institutes of Health2017–2022
  • Outcomes Research Award: Comparison of Two Eye Camp Models in Posterior Segment Disease Identification-a Cluster Randomized TrialNew World Medical2019–2020
  • The Impact of Social Isolation on Receipt of Cataract Surgery in Older AdultsASCRS Foundation2018–2019
  • Vision Impairment and Mental Health Among Older Adults in Low and Middle Income CountriesNIH/UM Pepper Center/MICHR2018–2019
  • Vision Impairment, Participation and Subjective Wellbeing in Older AdultsNIH/Michigan Center on the Demography of Aging2018–2019
  • MAPS Award: Validation of a Performance-Based Outcome Measure for Glaucoma in IndiaAmerican Glaucoma Society2018–2019
  • Optical Head-Mounted Display Technology for Low Vision RehabilitationMichigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research2016–2017

Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • American Glaucoma Society
    Member
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
    Member
  • International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish