Overview
Kanishka Jayasundera is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dr. Jayasundera is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1000 Wall St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Kellogg Eye Center
Abigail Fahim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fahim is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A. Dr. Fahim is board certified in Ophthalmology.
Kellogg Eye Center
Dr. Shahzad Mian serves as Chair and professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School and has served the department as vice chair for clinical sciences and learning since 2019. He also serves as the ambulatory care clinical chief for the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG).Dr. Mian earned his medical degree in 1996 from the Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency at the Wills Eye Hospital of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. From 2000-02, he was a fellow in cornea and refractive surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the U-M faculty in 2002 as a clinical lecturer in ophthalmology and visual sciences, and he was promoted to associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences in 2010.Dr. Mian received the 2007 Anthony Adamis Award for Outstanding Research from the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, the 2007 Leadership Development Program from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the 2009 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.He has served on the board of directors and as a medical director of the Midwest Eye-Banks and currently serves as cornea editor for the Ophthalmic News and Education Network, board member of the Cornea Society, member of the Program Director’s Council and councilor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mian is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Mian is board certified in Ophthalmology.
Kellogg Eye Center
David N. Zacks completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University, where he majored in neurobiology. This was followed by a combined M.D. and Ph.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. He finished his ophthalmology residency in 2000 and his vitreo-retinal fellowship in 2002, both at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zacks joined the Retina Service of the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center in 2002. His clinical activity focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina. His main research interest is in the molecular control of photoreceptor cell death during retinal disease. He holds (or has held) research grants from the National Eye Institute, Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc., Foundation Fighting Blindness, Midwest Eye Bank and Transplantation Center, as well as other foundations. Dr. Zacks has received numerous honors and is a member of various societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the Macula Society and the American Society of Retina Specialists. Dr. Zacks is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Zacks is board certified in Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera by calling their office at 734-764-4190. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera a top-rated expert for Retinitis Pigmentosa?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera is classified as an Elite expert for Retinitis Pigmentosa, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera specialize in?
While Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinitis Pigmentosa, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa. You can view a list of Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera accept my insurance?
Dr. Kanishka Jayasundera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-764-4190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Jayasundera isElite. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Jayasundera isElite. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
- Usher SyndromeDr. Jayasundera isElite. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Jayasundera isElite. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Jayasundera isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Cone DystrophyDr. Jayasundera isDistinguished. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis ImperfectaDr. Jayasundera isDistinguished. Learn about Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Jayasundera isDistinguished. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Jayasundera isDistinguished. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Jayasundera isDistinguished. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- ChoroideremiaDr. Jayasundera isAdvanced. Learn about Choroideremia.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Jayasundera isAdvanced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Jayasundera isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Jayasundera isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and RetinaDr. Jayasundera isAdvanced. Learn about Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Jayasundera isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Jayasundera isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Blue Cone MonochromatismDr. Jayasundera isExperienced. Learn about Blue Cone Monochromatism.
- CataractDr. Jayasundera isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Jayasundera isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.


