Abigail Teich Fahim, MD

Abigail Teich Fahim, MD, PhD

Specialty: Ophthalmology
Title: Assistant Professor
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Abigail Teich Fahim, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology
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  • About

    Areas of Practice

    Subspecialty: Retina

    Inherited retinal diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, cone and cone-rod dystrophies, X-linked retinoschisis, Stargardts disease, Best Disease, and other macular dystrophies; autoimmune retinopathy and cancer-associated retinopathy

    Locations

    • Retina & Uveitis Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
      Elevator B Floor 2
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Baylor College of Medicine, 2009

    Residency

    University of Michigan, Ophthalmology, 2014

    Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology

    Research Overview

    Dr. Fahim's research investigates dysfunction of the retinal pigment epithelial cells in inherited retinal diseases, and the impact of RPE dysfunction on the adjacent photoreceptors and choroidal vasculature. Her lab models choroideremia and other inherited retinal disease using induced pluripotent stem cells to elucidate disease mechanisms, discover therapeutic targets, and develop platforms for testing candidate treatments.

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    Patient Ratings

    129 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    October 22, 2025 - "I was very impressed with Dr. Fahim. She was personable, attentive, informative and an overall great doctor and human being. I would highly recommend her to others. She definitely did NOT make me feel like my condition was Important only to be a potential research experience!"

    July 22, 2025 - "Dr.Fahim is an amazing doctor. She answered all our questions and took time with us answering those questions."

    May 13, 2025 - "Dr Abigail Fahim is a great doctor!"

    April 1, 2025 - "Dr Fahim is very kind, knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. She is extremely patient focused and spend s a lot of time listening to my concerns."

    March 21, 2025 - "I really like Dr. Teich Fahim. She gives great patient care."

    December 10, 2024 - "Dr Fahim is always respectful, thorough and an excellent eye dr!"