Alon Kahana, M.D., Ph.D.
Eye Plastic, Orbital and Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Kellogg Eye Center - Ann Arbor
Patient Appointments: 734-763-9142
Fax: 734-647-7628
E-mail: akahana@med.umich.edu

Lab office location
Biomedical Science Research Building (BSRB)
Room 5047

Specialty Interests
Orbital diseases, including tumors, cancer, and thyroid-related eye disease, as well as small-incision facial cosmetic surgery and complex eyelid reconstructive surgery. Dr. Kahana helps both adults and children with oculofacial disorders.

Graduate School
Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology
University of Chicago, 1998

Medical School
University of Chicago, 2001

Residency
University of Wisconsin, 2005

Fellowships
Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Wisconsin, 2007

Facial Cosmetic Surgery
University of Wisconsin, 2007

Research Focus
The biology and developmental genetics of neural crest-derived tissues in the orbit and their importance in orbital cancer, craniofacial syndromes, congenital eye disorders and thyroid-related eye disease.