Michael Erlanger, MD

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology


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Medical School
  • MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2000)
Undergraduate School
  • BA, Middlebury College (VT) (1993)
Internship
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2001)
Residency
  • Nassau University Medical Center Program, Ophthalmology (2004)
Fellowships
  • University of Colorado, Cornea and External Disease (2005)
Languages
English
Department
Ophthalmology

Professional Titles

  • Chief of Ophthalmology, Denver Veteran's Affairs Medical Center

Recognitions

  • Who’s Who in America, Marquis (2008)
    2008-present
  • Who’s Who, Strathmore’s (2008)
    2008-present
  • Top Doctors, US News and World Report (2012)
  • Top Doctors, Castle Connolly (2013)
  • Rhett Buckler Award, American Society of Retinal Surgeons (2015)
    Best in Session Film, Vienna, Austria

Research Interests

My research interests include surgical device development and anterior and posterior lamellar corneal graft development.

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member
  • The Association of Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO), Member
  • Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists (AVAO), Member
  • Colorado Society of Eye Physician and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member

Practice Locations

Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
1-888-336-8262

Hospital Affiliation
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2006)
  • Corneal Transplantation, Refractive Surgery and Cataract Surgery, Specialized Training (0001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision - Cataract
  • Eyes and Vision - Corneal Transplantation
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Eyes and Vision - Corneal Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - Cataract Extraction
  • Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
  • Surgery
Clinical Interests
I am a specialist in corneal transplantation, refractive surgery and cataract surgery.