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Thomas Gardner, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI

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Ophthalmology Ann Arbor, MI

Retinal Disease

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

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  • Office

    1000 Wall St
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    Phone+1 734-764-4190
    Fax+1 734-232-8030

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
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1981 - 2019
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - 2018
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1984 - 2010
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1980 - 1987
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

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

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Disorganization of Retinal Inner Layers (DRIL) and Neuroretinal Dysfunction in Early Diabetic Retinopathy  
    Christopher A Sesi, Rohit Anand, Neil Farbman, Thomas W Gardner, Sami M Khan, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
  • Proteomic Analysis of Early Diabetic Retinopathy Reveals Mediators of Neurodegenerative Brain Diseases  
    Thomas W Gardner, Mitchell Dunklebarger, Jeffrey M Sundstrom, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Press Mentions

  • Preserving an Artist’s Vision After Diabetic Retinal Disease
    Preserving an Artist’s Vision After Diabetic Retinal DiseaseDecember 31st, 2024
  • Bringing Precision Medicine to Ophthalmology
    Bringing Precision Medicine to OphthalmologySeptember 28th, 2020
  • How to Prevent Retinal Shift After Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair: A Prospective, Randomized Study
    How to Prevent Retinal Shift After Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair: A Prospective, Randomized StudyJanuary 21st, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Regulation Of Retinal Cell Death In DiabetesNational Eye Institute2010–2012
  • Tissue-Specific Metabolic Reprogramming In Diabetic ComplicationsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2011
  • Regulation Of Retinal Cell Death In DiabetesNational Eye Institute2010
  • Mechanisms Of Retinal Vascular Permeability In DiabetesNational Eye Institute1998–2004
  • Retinal &Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction In PCOSNational Center For Research Resources1999
  • Atypical Diabetic RetinopathyNational Center For Research Resources1997
  • Insulin, The Sodium Pump, And Diabetic RetinopathyNational Eye Institute1994–1997
  • Insulin The Sodium PUMP And Diabetic RetinopathyNational Eye Institute1993

Professional Memberships