As a pioneer in ophthalmology and vision science at the University of Wisconsin at Madison for almost 50 years, the Department has built a strong, world-class reputation for leading research, quality patient care in an academic setting and unique training programs for the doctors of tomorrow.
Team Overview
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences team of over 250 professionals works tirelessly at delivering exemplary eye care clinical services, providing outstanding educational learner experiences, and performing relevant, innovative research to address critical concerns in vision debilitating diseases. We became a division of the University of Wisconsin hospital in the 1920’s, and a formal department of the University of Wisconsin medical school in 1970. Our ophthalmologists, researchers, optometrists, opticians, administrative staff, technicians, nurse practitioners, and orthoptists are committed to you, and expert in their respective arenas. Our local to global collaborative efforts are of high impact, and far-reaching. Please join us in saving sight for all.
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Faculty
Barbara A. Blodi, MD
Matthew D. Davis Professor, Fundus Photograph Reading Center Medical Director
Yasmin S. Bradfield, MD
John W. Doolittle Pediatric Ophthalmology Professor
Curtis R. Brandt, PhD
UW Medical Foundation Professor; Vice Chair of Research
Cat N. Burkat, MD, FACS
Professor
Jonathan S. Chang, MD
Assistant Professor
Roomasa Channa, MD
Assistant Professor
Yanjun (Judy) Chen, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Neuro-ophthalmology Service Chief
Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Fundus Photograph Reading Center Research Director
David M. Gamm, MD, PhD
Professor, Director of the McPherson Eye Research Institute
Justin L. Gottlieb, MD
Professor, Retina Service Chief
Gregg A. Heatley, MD, MMM
Professor, Glaucoma Service Chief
Mrinalini Hoon, PhD
Assistant Professor
Paul L. Kaufman, MD
Ernst H. Bárány Professor of Ocular Pharmacology, Department Chair Emeritus
Marilyn C. Kay, MD
Associate Professor, Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development
Daniel W. Knoch, MD
Professor, Director of Medical Student Education
Laura J. Kopplin, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Jennifer C. Larson, MD
Assistant Professor
Yao Liu, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
Mark J. Lucarelli, MD, FACS
Richard K. Dortzbach Professor of Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service Chief
Colleen M. McDowell, PhD
William and Phyllis Huffman Research Professor
Gillian McLellan, PhD, BVMS
Associate Professor
Alexander R. Miranda, MD
Assistant Professor
Mihai Mititelu, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Clinical Eye Research Unit Medical Director
Anna C. Momont, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Director
Sanbrita Mondal, OD
Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor, Director of the Low Vision Clinic
Freya Mowat, PhD, BVSc
Assistant Professor
Sarah M. Nehls, MD
Professor, Cornea and Anterior Segment Service Chief
Donna M. Neumann, PhD
Associate Professor
Robert W. Nickells, PhD
Frederick A. Davis Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Professor
Heather A. D. Potter, MD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmic Pathology Service Chief
Shilpa G. Reddy, MD
Assistant Professor, Wellness Director
Travis C. Rumery, DO
Assistant Professor
Patricia C. Sabb, MD
Assistant Professor
Stephen K. Sauer, MD
Associate Professor, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service Chief
Kathleen R. Schildroth, MD
Assistant Professor
Melanie Schmitt, MD
Assistant Professor
Nader Sheibani, PhD
Professor, Retina Research Foundation Alice R. McPherson Research Chair
Kimberly E. Stepien, MD
Associate Professor, Co-Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs
John E. Temprano, MD
Associate Professor
Andrew T. Thliveris, MD, PhD
Professor, Vice Chair of Resident Education, Veterans Affairs Hospital Service Chief
Suzanne W. van Landingham, MD
Assistant Professor
Evan J. Warner, MD
Assistant Professor
Terri L. Young, MD, MBA, FARVO
Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Peter A. Duehr Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Medical Genetics; Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service Chief
Administrative and University Staff
Hannah Baker, MA
Coordinator of Clinical Fellowships and Global Ophthalmology Initiatives, Clinical Adjunct Faculty and Faculty Pre-Promotion Oversight
(608) 263-4157
Karen Bradley, RN, BSN
Ophthalmology Clinic Manager, UW Health Clinics
Stephany Georgeson
Honorary Associate, Fellow
Tanya Lamontagne
UW Health Optical Operations
Allie Lippitt
Administrative Support Assistant - Glaucoma, Oculoplastics and Neuro-ophthalmology
(608) 263-4823
Cheryl Nagel, LPN
Ophthalmology Clinic Manager, UW Health Clinics
Patricia Peterman
Administrative Support Assistant - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
(608) 263-6429
Susan Powers, RN, BSN, CNOR
Ophthalmology Clinic Manager, UW Health Eye Clinic - Rockford
Paul Zellmer, MHA
Director of UW Health Ambulatory Operations
Training and Education
We are proud to provide an exceptional educational program with translational, multidisciplinary collaborations at its core. Our mission of improving vision-related quality of life includes a commitment to transmitting and applying knowledge. The department’s clinical and research faculty are highly regarded experts in their fields, as well as talented educators with a passion for creating and sharing knowledge. Our educational programs are designed to reach YOU—friends of the department, professional learners, clinical and research professionals and patients.
Recent Publications
Our program has been cited as the top academic ophthalmology department in publication productivity per faculty member out of all ophthalmology departments in the US and #5 overall in publication output.
Acetoacetate enhancement of glucose mediated DNA glycation.
Jan 04 2021
PubMed ID: 33364448 Author(s): Bagherzadeh-Yazdi M, Bohlooli M, Khajeh M, Ghamari F, Ghaffari-Moghaddam M, Poormolaie N, Khatibi A, Hasanein P, Sheibani N. Acetoacetate enhancement of glucose mediated DNA glycation. Biochem Biophys Rep. 2020 Dec 17;25:100878.…
Read More670 nm photobiomodulation improves the mitochondrial redox state of diabetic wounds.
Jan 01 2021
PubMed ID: 33392015 Author(s): Mehrvar S, Mostaghimi S, Foomani FH, Abroe B, Eells JT, Gopalakrishnan S, Ranji M. 670 nm photobiomodulation improves the mitochondrial redox state of diabetic wounds. Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2021 Jan;11(1):107-118.…
Read MoreReticular Pseudodrusen Characteristics and Associations in the Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (CAREDS2).
Dec 30 2020
PubMed ID: 33387684 Author(s): Cleland SC, Domalpally A, Liu Z, Pak JW, Blodi BA, Bailey S, Gehrs K, Wallace R, Tinker L, Mares JA; Second Carotenoids in Age-Related Eye Disease Study Investigators. Reticular Pseudodrusen Characteristics…
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