Christine C. Nelson, M.D., FACS

Eye Plastic, Orbital & Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Professor, Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery Section

Specialty Interests

Evaluation and treatment of pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the eyelid such as ptosis, trauma, tumors, malposition, blepharospasm, botulinum toxin treatment, cosmetic problems; orbital disease such as tumors, fractures, and thyroid disease; lacrimal disorders; intubations with silicone tubing, dacryocystorhinostomy, placement of pyrex Jones tubes

Kellogg Eye Center - Ann Arbor

Appointments and Clinical Services: 734-764-5106
Clinic Fax: 734-647-7628
Academic Office: 734-763-9146
Fax: 734-936-2340
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E-mail: cnelson@umich.edu

Medical School

University of Cincinnati, 1979

Residency

Ophthalmology
Duke University Eye Center, 1983

Fellowships

• Neuro-Ophthalmology
  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  University of Miami, 1984
• Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  University of California-San Francisco, 1985

Research Focus

Histological studies of the muscles of the eyelids; genetics of anophthalmia and microphthalmia; oncology of the lid and orbit