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Victor Elner, MD, Ophthalmology, Ann Arbor, MI

VictorMElnerMDPhD

Ophthalmology Ann Arbor, MI

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Ravitz Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology, Professor of Pathology, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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  • Office

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

Summary

  • Dr. Victor Elner is an oculoplastics specialist who sees patients at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center in Ann Arbor. His clinical interests include the evaluation and treatment of eyelid and orbital tumors, thyroid (Graves') eye disease, eyelid and brow ptosis, eyelid malpositions, lacrimal system abnormalities, and comprehensive ophthalmic pathology.

    In 2008, Dr. Elner was named the Ravitz Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He also serves as Professor of Pathology at the U-M Medical School. To make an appointment, please call Kellogg’s Eye Plastic, Orbital and Facial Cosmetic Surgery Clinic at 734-764-5106. To refer a patient, please visit www.kellogg.umich.edu/refer.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1982 - 1985
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1981 - 1987
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1986 - 1987
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • OcuSciences Announces Publication Showing Flavoprotein Fluorescence May Detect Improvement in Metabolic Function Preceding Structural Improvement in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Treated with Anti-VEGF
    OcuSciences Announces Publication Showing Flavoprotein Fluorescence May Detect Improvement in Metabolic Function Preceding Structural Improvement in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Treated with Anti-VEGFJanuary 2nd, 2019
  • OcuSciences Announces Publication Showing OcuMet Beacon Retinal Imager May Detect Glaucoma Earlier Than Current Standard Measures and Be Useful in Assessing Disease Severity
    OcuSciences Announces Publication Showing OcuMet Beacon Retinal Imager May Detect Glaucoma Earlier Than Current Standard Measures and Be Useful in Assessing Disease SeverityOctober 23rd, 2018

Grant Support

  • Rpe-Mphi Binding: Ca++_&O2-_dependent AMD ResponsesNational Eye Institute2004–2008
  • Retinal Cell/Leukocyte Binding Induces Cxc/Cc ChemokinesNational Eye Institute1999–2002
  • Cytokine Networks Regulate RPE Leukocyte ChemotaxinsNational Eye Institute1992–1995