Overview
Dr. Zvi Kresch is a Michigan-native and obtained a BA in World Religions from the University of Michigan. Prior to medical school, he spent 13 months working in Ethiopia with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. Dr. Kresch served as the assistant director of a primary care clinic, taught English at a local college to girls from the very rural parts of Ethiopia, and volunteered at Mother Teresa’s Mission for the Destitute and Dying. Dr. Kresch attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He completed a transitional year at Oakwood Hospital before moving to West Virginia for his ophthalmology residency. After residency, Dr. Kresch undertook a uveitis and ocular immunology fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Following this, Dr. Kresch and his wife spent a year working abroad with the Himalayan Cataract Project (www.cureblindness.org) in Nepal, India, Ghana and Ethiopia. During that year, Dr. Kresch worked with local ophthalmologists on clinical management and surgical techniques. It was there that he gained extensive exposure to manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS) and performed hundreds of these surgeries. In 2014, Dr. Kresch and his wife moved to Ann Arbor to join the Kellogg Eye Center. Dr. Kresch has continued his strong interest in education by supervising ophthalmology residents in clinic and surgery. He also continues his international work, having recently made trips to Ethiopia and Peru to train local ophthalmic surgeons. Dr. Kresch loves exploring the great State of Michigan with his wife and family. He also enjoys playing chess and harmonica and making his own fermented foods.
Dr. Kresch is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.
Dr. Kresch is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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380 Parkland Plaza Ste 210, Floor 2, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1000 Wall St, Floor 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zvi A. Kresch
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Is Dr. Zvi A. Kresch a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zvi A. Kresch is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, 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. Zvi A. Kresch specialize in?
While Dr. Zvi A. Kresch is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Uveitis, and Neuroretinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Zvi A. Kresch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zvi A. Kresch has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Zvi A. Kresch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zvi A. Kresch accept my insurance?
Dr. Zvi A. Kresch 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.
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- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CataractDr. Kresch isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kresch isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Kresch isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Kresch isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kresch isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
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- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Kresch isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Kresch isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Kresch isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Kresch isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Kresch isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.