
Overview
Dr. Aakalu serves as chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and is an ophthalmologist and oculofacial plastic surgeon. He completed his undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He subsequently completed residency and fellowship training at University of Illinois Chicago, where he later held multiple leadership roles. He went on to serve as section leader and medical director of Eye Plastics, Orbital, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery at the University of Michigan.Dr. Aakalu’s clinical interests include functional and aesthetic eyelid and facial surgery, thyroid eye disease, orbital and periorbital neoplastic conditions, and lacrimal surgery.An internationally recognized clinician-scientist, Dr. Aakalu has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and has received funding from the NIH, Department of Defense, and the VA. His research focuses on ocular surface disease and translational therapeutics for rare conditions such as Niemann-Pick disease type C. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a Gold Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has also contributed extensively to national organizations, including service with the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Aakalu is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, and Graves Disease.
Dr. Aakalu is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Aakalu is currently accepting new patients.
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925 N. 87th St., Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu by calling their office at 414-955-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu a top-rated expert for Ptosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu is classified as an Elite expert for Ptosis, 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. Vinay K. Aakalu specialize in?
While Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu is a Plastic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Blocked Tear Duct. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Plastic Surgery.
Does Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu has published 92 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ptosis. You can view a list of Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vinay K. Aakalu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 414-955-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- PtosisDr. Aakalu isElite. Learn about Ptosis.
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- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Aakalu isDistinguished. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Aakalu isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Aakalu isDistinguished. Learn about Graves Disease.
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- DacryoadenitisDr. Aakalu isAdvanced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Aakalu isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EctropionDr. Aakalu isAdvanced. Learn about Ectropion.
- EntropionDr. Aakalu isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Aakalu isAdvanced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- Periorbital CellulitisDr. Aakalu isAdvanced. Learn about Periorbital Cellulitis.
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- AmblyopiaDr. Aakalu isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Aakalu isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Aakalu isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Aakalu isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
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