Nita Valikodath, MD, MS
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Medical School
University of Michigan-Kellogg Eye Center
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences-Retina & Uveitis
1000 Wall Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences-Retina & Uveitis
1000 Wall Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Nita Valikodath, MD, MS
Assistant Professor
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Qualifications
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Vitreoretinal SurgeryDuke University, Durham, United States
2021 - 2023
Postdoctoral Fellowship
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OphthalmologyUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, United States
2018 - 2021
Residency
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Internal medicine/Transitional yearNorthShore University HealthSystem, Evanston, United States
2017 - 2018
Internship
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M.D.University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, United States
2012 - 2017
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M.S. in Clinical ResearchUniversity of Michigan Rackham Graduate School, Ann Arbor, United States
2015 - 2016
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B.S. in Biological Sciences with University Honors, Summa Cum LaudeWayne State University, Detroit, United States
2008 - 2012
Recent Publications
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Li AS, Sarin N, He J, Tran-Viet D, Imperio R, Ying G-S, Cotten CM, Prakalapakorn SG, Freedman SF, Chen X, Toth CA, BabySTEPS Group . JAMA Ophthalmol, 2026 May 28;Journal ArticlePreterm Infant Stress During Noncontact Handheld Optical Coherence Tomography and Contact Fundus Photography.
DOI:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1504 PMID: PMC13220147 -
Zhou G, Pan H, Staudinger S, Ling Y, McNabb RP, Kuo AN, Valikodath N, Draelos M. 2026 Mar 7; 4Proceeding / Abstract / PosterMotion-predictive retinal optical coherence tomography during large-scale head and body movement
DOI:10.1117/12.3081229 -
Zhou G, Wang Y, Ling Y, Ma G, Mcnabb RP, Kuo AN, Valikodath N, Draelos M. International Symposium on Medical Robotics Ismr, 2026 Jan 1; (2026): 1 - 7.Proceeding / Abstract / PosterImaging Eyes in Motion: Dynamic Compensation with Robotic Optical Coherence Tomography
DOI:10.1109/ISMR69606.2026.11536618 -
Fleifil S, Parekh B, Purt B, Besirli C, Vartanian R, Valikodath N, Cole ED. Journal of Neonatology, 2026 Jan 1;Journal ArticleOnline Information on Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Comparative Study Across Academic and Non-academic Hospital Websites by Region
DOI:10.1177/09732179261450848 -
Gustafson KE, Sarin N, He J, Ying GS, Tai V, Winter KP, Cotten CM, Toth CA, Chen X, El-Dairi MA, Farsiu S, Freedman S, Gabr H, Grace S, Hadziahmetovic M, Horstmeyer R, Izatt J, Li A, Maldonado R, Michalak S, O'Sullivan M, Ong S, Pajic M, Pizoli C, Prakalapakorn SG, Roberts J, Rolake A, Valikodath N, Vajzovic L, Viehland C, Wallace D, Wax A, Zhou XY, Zheng Y, McCall M, Finkle J, Dandridge A, Imperio R, Moreno Morales P, Raynor W, Roberson K, Tran-Viet D, Chiu S, Divecha H, Hansen B, Pusuluri S, Fisher K, Andrews L, Babilonia-Rosa M, Love AB, DeStefano-Pearce L, Hamilton J, Jefferson G, Mariani C, Marion A, Pallotto I, Passero M, Peters J, Snowden A, Sood S, Stone C, Sunico M, Eckard C, Ganesan K, Tang X, Wang K, Wong B, Chaware A, Choy K, Draelos M, Foust J, Gao Q, LaRocca F, Narawane A, Trout R, Zemborain Z, Bleicher I, Patel P, Rathinavelu J, Seely K, Seely M, Abid F, Mangalesh S, Ownagh V, Maguire MG, McGeehan B, Shimony J, Alexopoulos D, Kaplan S, Kenley J, Hannon K, Smith BP, O'Shea M, Kurgatt S, Hammer DX, Good W. JAMA Ophthalmology, 2026 Jan 1;Journal ArticleVery Preterm Infant Retinal Microanatomy at 36 Weeks' Postmenstrual Age and 2-Year Neurodevelopment
DOI:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2026.1782 PMID: 42240991 -
Liu J, Ma G, Zhou G, Pan H, Lam C, Jin C, Valikodath N, Draelos M. 2025 Nov 30; 00: 21423 - 21430.Proceeding / Abstract / PosterDual-Arm Teleoperated Robotic Microsurgery System with Live Volumetric OCT Image Feedback
DOI:10.1109/iros60139.2025.11246546 -
Sarimehmetoglu I, Qiu J, Thaprawat P, Zhou G, Valikodath N, Draelos M, Alves-Oliveira P. DIS 2025 Proceedings of the 2025 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference, 2025 Jul 4; 195 - 207.Proceeding / Abstract / PosterRobot Characters for Innovative Medical Eye Exams in Kids
DOI:10.1145/3715336.3735445 -
Besirli C, Valikodath N, Pan WW, Fleifil S, Portney DS. 2025 Jul 30;Proceeding / Abstract / PosterComparative cost analysis of pediatric and adult retinal detachment repairs using time-driven, activity-based costing
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