Recent Ophthalmology Graduates

Department of Ophthalmology resident graduation dinner

Leaders in Ophthalmology

Learn where recent graduates of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences residency program have gone next in their careers.

Our residency program prepares the next generation of ophthalmology leaders—physicians and scientists who are advancing eye care across the country and around the world. Grounded in clinical excellence, research, and compassionate care, our graduates drive innovation and shape the future of vision health.

Class of 2025
  • Osama Ahmed, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Retina Group of Washington
  • Dena Ballouz, MD - Cornea Fellowship, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  • Delaram Mirzania, MD - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Stella Douros Eye Center New York
  • David Portney, MD - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Grosinger, Spigelman, & Grey
  • Alexander Valentine, MD - Pediatric Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Jonah Yousif, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Kirsten Simmons, MD - Oculoplastics Fellowship, Albany Medical Center 
2025 Ophthalmology Resident Class
2024 Ophthalmology Resident Class

Class of 2024
  • Matthew Johnson, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, University of South California
  • Sarah Garnai, MD - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Alejandra Maiz, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University
  • Breanna Tracey, MD - Pediatric Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Rachana Haliyur, MD, PhD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Warren Pan, MD, PhD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Joseph Giacalone, MD, PhD - Medical Retina Fellowship, Mayo Clinic 
2023 Ophthalmology Resident Class

Class of 2023
  • Otana Jakpor, MD - Pediatrics & Global Fellowships, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Anvesh Annadanam, MD - Cornea Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic
  • Nikhil Bommakanti, MD - Vitreoretinal Fellowship, Wills Eye Hospital
  • Omar Moinuddin, MD - Medical Retina Fellowship, Associated Retinal Consultants
  • Jeffrey Yu, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • David Skanchy, MD - Pediatric Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Daniel Balikov, MD, PhD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 
2022 Ophthalmology Resident Class

Class of 2022
  • Emily Chang, MD - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
  • Asad Durrani, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Wills Eye Hospital
  • Alexa Thibodeau, MD - Cornea Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Nicholas Carducci, MD - Medical Retina Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Tomas Meijome, MD - Global Fellowship, Wills Eye Hospital
  • Chelsea Reighard, MD - Pediatric Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center  
2021 Ophthalmology resident class

Class of 2021
  • Jara Crear, MD - Pediatric Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Sana Qureshi, MD - Cornea Fellowship, Harvard University
  • Annie Wu, MD - Glaucoma Fellowship, Harvard University
  • Emily Eton, MD - Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Olivia Killeen, MD - Pediatric Fellowship, Duke University
  • Carin Rojas, MD - Glaucoma Fellowship, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
  • Emily Schehlein, MD - Glaucoma, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center