As a pioneer in ophthalmology and vision science at the University of Wisconsin at Madison for over 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.
2021 QUARTERLY MAGAZINE ARTICLE
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.
Faculty
Michael M. Altaweel, MD
Professor, Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Director
Barbara A. Blodi, MD
Matthew D. Davis Professor, Wisconsin 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
Associate Professor; Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Assistant Director
Roomasa Channa, MD
Assistant Professor
Yanjun (Judy) Chen, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Neuro-ophthalmology Service Chief
Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Wisconsin Reading Center Research Director
David M. Gamm, MD, PhD
Professor, Director of the McPherson Eye Research Institute
Shaoqin (Sarah) Gong, PhD
Vilas Distinguished Professor, Advancing Vision Science Chair Professor, and RRF Edwin and Dorothy Gamewell Professor
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Justin L. Gottlieb, MD
Professor, Retina Service Chief
Gregg A. Heatley, MD, MMM
Professor, Director of Quality and Improvement
Mrinalini Hoon, PhD
Assistant Professor
Paul L. Kaufman, MD
Ernst H. Bárány Professor of Ocular Pharmacology, Department Chair Emeritus
Barbara E. K. Klein, MD, MPH
Professor Emeritus
Daniel W. Knoch, MD
Professor, Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development, Director of Medical Student Education
Laura J. Kopplin, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Jennifer C. Larson, MD
Assistant Professor
Yao Liu, MD, MS
Assistant Professor, Director of Teleophthalmology, Glaucoma Service Chief, Glaucoma Fellowship Director
Mark J. Lucarelli, MD, FACS
Richard K. Dortzbach Professor of Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Surgery, Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service Chief, UW Health University Station Eye Clinic Medical Director
Colleen M. McDowell, PhD
William and Phyllis Huffman Research Professor
Alexander R. Miranda, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Service Chief, Director of Informatics
Mihai Mititelu, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Clinical Eye Research Unit Medical Director
Anna C. Momont, MD
Assistant Professor, Associate Residency Director
Sanbrita Mondal, OD
Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor, Chief of the Vision Rehabilitation 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 Potter, MD
Professor, Ophthalmic Pathology Service Chief
Travis C. Rumery, DO
Assistant Professor
Patricia C. Sabb, MD
Assistant Professor
Stephen K. Sauer, MD
Associate Professor
Kathleen R. Schildroth, MD
Assistant Professor
Melanie Schmitt, MD
Assistant Professor, John W. and Helen Doolittle Professor
Nader Sheibani, PhD
Professor, Retina Research Foundation Alice R. McPherson Research Chair
Kimberly E. Stepien, MD
Professor, Co-Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, John W. and Helen Doolittle Professor
John E. Temprano, MD
Associate Professor, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service Chief
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, Peter A. Duehr Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Medical Genetics
Administrative Staff
Stephany Georgeson
Honorary Associate, Fellow
Michele Kempfer
Interim Executive Assistant to the Chair & Administrative Support Supervisor
(608) 262-9092
Amol D. Kulkarni, MD
Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor
Tanya Lamontagne
UW Health Optical Operations
Inna V. Larsen
Multi-Functional Research Administrator, Vision Core & T32 Administrator
(608) 265-2572
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.
Retinoblastoma in transgenic mice: models of hereditary retinoblastoma.
Apr 01 2023
PubMed ID: 10416793 Author(s): Mills MD, Windle JJ, Albert DM. Retinoblastoma in transgenic mice: models of hereditary retinoblastoma. Surv Ophthalmol. 1999 May-Jun;43(6):508-18. Review. PMID 10416793 Journal: Survey Of Ophthalmology, Volume 43, Issue 6, 1999…
Read MoreConjunctival mast cells in ocular allergic disease.
Apr 01 2023
PubMed ID: 11424871 Author(s): Graziano FM, Stahl JL, Cook EB, Barney NP. Conjunctival mast cells in ocular allergic disease. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2001 May-Jun;22(3):121-6. Review. PMID 11424871 Journal: Allergy And Asthma Proceedings, Volume 22, Issue…
Read MoreIntrinsic survival mechanisms for retinal ganglion cells.
Apr 01 2023
PubMed ID: 10230600 Author(s): Levin LA. Intrinsic survival mechanisms for retinal ganglion cells. Eur J Ophthalmol. 1999 Jan-Mar;9 Suppl 1:S12-6. Review. PMID 10230600 Journal: European Journal Of Ophthalmology, Volume 9 Suppl 1, 1999 Retinal ganglion…
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