David N. Zacks, M.D., Ph.D.

Retina and Uveitis
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Specialty Interests

Diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, including retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, ocular inflammation, macular and submacular surgery, surgical management of complex retinal detachments

Kellogg Eye Center - Ann Arbor

Appointments and Clinical Services: 734-763-5874
Clinic Fax: 734-647-3555
Academic Office: 734-763-7711
Academic Office Fax: 734-936-2340
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E-mail: davzacks@umich.edu

Medical and Graduate School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1996

Residency

Ophthalmology
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Harvard University, 2000

Fellowship

Vitreo-Retinal Surgery
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Harvard University, 2002

Research Focus

Mechanisms of retinal cell death during retinal diseases such as retinal detachments, age-related macular degeneration and ocular inflammatory disease; particular focus is on the role of apoptosis in the death of photoreceptor cells and the development of neuroprotective therapies for preservation of retinal elements during retinal disease