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Michael Gaynon, MD, Ophthalmology, Palo Alto, CA

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Ophthalmology Palo Alto, CA

Retinal Disease

Retinal Specialist at Stanford University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304
    Phone+1 650-497-8000
    Fax+1 650-725-6619

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Gaynon is an ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Stanford Health Care and Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He received his medical degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and has been in practice 45 years. He specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and drug delivery systems.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1977 - 1978
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine (New Orleans)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1973 - 1976
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1976 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1972 - 1992
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1973 - 1986
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1975 - 1975
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AOA
  • Honor Award American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
    Member
  • Retina Society
    Member
  • American Society of Retinal Specialists
    Member
  • Association of Pediatric Retinal Surgeons
    Member