The 20 Best Birdshot Chorioretinopathy Doctors Near Me in Ann Arbor, MI

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy near Ann Arbor, MI. Of these, 9 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 2, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shilpa Kodati is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Kodati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, Endophthalmitis, Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 2, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Elner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Elner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Uveitis, Endophthalmitis, Punctate Inner Choroidopathy, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 2, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Eton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Eton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 2, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Miller, M.D., Ph.D. is the James Grosfeld Endowed Professor and a retina specialist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Miller's clinical practice and laboratory research focus heavily on dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Stanford University, where he was active in development of microsurgical devices with the Department of Ophthalmology under the mentorship of Daniel Palanker, PhD and Mark Blumenkranz, MD. He completed his MD and PhD graduate work at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he developed primary neuronal culture models of Huntington's disease under the mentorship of Steve Finkbeiner at the UCSF-affiliated Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease. He completed his internal medicine internship in the Bay Area at Kaiser Permanente Oakland. Seeking to combine his post-graduate medical and scientific training, he became the inaugural awardee for the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center's Pre-Residency Research Fellowship. This fellowship allowed for establishment of an independent research program in dry AMD prior to joining the ophthalmology residency. He completed the fellowship in 2016, joining the residency program in July 2016 and finishing in June 2019. He then completed a medical retina and research fellowship also at the Kellogg Eye Center before joining the faculty in summer of 2021. His clinical focus is on macular degeneration, particularly dry age-related macular degeneration, as well as other diseases of the macula. His research program seeks to establish primary and iPS RPE culture models of dry AMD as a platform for testing therapeutic interventions.Outside of work, Dr. Miller enjoys squash (co-founding the Stanford Squash intercollegiate program while an undergraduate), foreign policy debates (co-founding a national organization dedicated to addressing human rights violations in Sudan), cooking with his wife, and watching his three young children grow up."". Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, Uveitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Miller is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    University Hospital

    1500 E Medical Center Drive, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Grant M. Comer, M.D., specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, including diagnosis and treatment of ocular melanoma retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, infectious chorioretinitis, and surgical management of complex retinal detachments.His research interests range from developing alternative treatment regimens for retinal diseases, including AMD and endophthalmitis, to studying the cost-effectiveness of vitreoretinal care and maximizing patient satisfaction through multimedia-based patient education.Dr. Comer received his medical degree from Indiana University in 2001. Following an internship at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, he completed a residency in ophthalmology at IU in 2005. From 205 to 2007 he undertook a vitreoretinal, uveitis and ocular oncology fellowship at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, and served as a clinical lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology and visual Sciences from 2005 to 2009. In 2009, he earned a Master of Science in clinical research design and statistical analysis from the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. His bibliography reflects 12 peer-reviewed papers, two book chapters, and several abstracts, as well as educational materials for patients. Dr. Comer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Comer is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    1000 Wall St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kanishka Jayasundera is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Jayasundera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    1000 Wall St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boonkit Purt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Purt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Uveitis, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Regents Of The Univ. Of Michigan

    1000 Wall St, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Cole is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Kellogg Eye Center

    1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 2, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Johnson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1000 Wall St Spc 5714, 
    Ann Arbor, MI 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Yu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Endophthalmitis, Uveitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Birdshot Chorioretinopathy?

    Birdshot chorioretinopathy is an eye condition in which painless, light-colored spots develop on the retina. These spots are scattered in a "birdshot" pattern. The effects of this condition on vision are quite variable; some individuals' vision is only mildly affected, whereas others experience a significant decline in vision, the appearance of floaters (small specks that appear in one's line of sight), night blindness, and other vision problems. The cause of Birdshot chorioretinopathy is currently unknown, but it is suspected to be an autoimmune disease.

    When should I see a Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor near Ann Arbor, MI?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor near Ann Arbor, MI?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctors near Ann Arbor, MI?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctors near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor near Ann Arbor, MI?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctors near Ann Arbor, MI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Birdshot Chorioretinopathy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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