Nita Valikodath, MD, MS
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Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Areas of Practice
Subspecialty: Retina
Diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous, including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, ocular trauma, macular surgery, surgical management of complex retinal detachment, and scleral-fixated intraocular lenses; medical and surgical treatment of pediatric retinal diseases including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR), Coats’ disease, pediatric retinal detachment, gene therapy for retinal dystrophies, and ocular trauma.
Expertise
Locations
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Retina & Uveitis Clinic | Kellogg Eye Center 1000 Wall St
Elevator B Floor 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912Get Directions -
Ophthalmology Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Residency
Fellowships
Board Certifications
Research Overview
Development and application of computer vision tools to improve safety and enhance audiovisual feedback during vitreoretinal surgery; establishing an artificial intelligence-based pediatric retina screening system using wide-field fundus images; development of robotic-assisted optical coherence tomography in adult and pediatric retina; creating a pediatric retina curriculum for fellows.
Selected publications
1. Valikodath NG, Vajzovic L. New technique for fluocinolone acetonide implant removal from the vitreous cavity. Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases. (Accepted).
2. Cole E, Valikodath NG, Al-Khaled T, Bajimaya S, KC S, Chuluunbat T, Jonas KE, Chuluunkhuu C, Hallak J, Ostmo J, Wu WC, Singh P, Kalpathy-Cramer J, Chiang, MG, Campbell JP, Chan RVP. Evaluation of an artificial intelligence system in retinopathy of prematurity screening in Nepal and Mongolia. Ophthalmol Sci. 2022 Apr 25;2(4):100165. doi: 10.1016/j.xops.2022.100165. PMID: 36531583.
3. Valikodath NG, Chiang MF, Chan RVP. Description and management of retinopathy of prematurity reactivation after intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor therapy. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2021 Sep 1;32(5):468-474. doi: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000786. PMID: 34397577; PMCID: PMC8514167.
4. Valikodath NG, Cole E, Ting DS, Campbell JP, Pasquale LR, Chiang MF, Chan RVP. Impact of artificial intelligence on medical education in ophthalmology. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2021 Jun 1;10(7):14. doi: 10.1167/tvst.10.7.14. PMID: 34125146; PMCID: PMC8212436.
5. Valikodath NG, Al-Khaled T, Cole E, Ting DSW, Tu EY, Campbell JP, Chiang MF, Hallak JA, Chan RVP. Evaluation of pediatric ophthalmologists' perspectives of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology. J AAPOS. 2021
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Patient Comments
February 16, 2026 - "Dr. Valikodath is great! She explains things thoroughly and is responsive to questions. She explains things in an understandable manner."
January 31, 2026 - "I cannot say enough good things about Dr. N. Valikodath. She is caring, listens carefully, knowledgeable, explains everything thoroughly."
October 2, 2025 - "Dr. Valikodath has a confident yet caring demeanor that put me at ease. [...]"
September 9, 2025 - "Dr. Valikodath was outstanding! I was disappointed when she said I was doing very well and did not need to make any more appointments with her! It's not often that you can say that about a doctor!"
July 25, 2025 - "Dr. Valikodath is an excellent eye doctor. I felt very confident with her, and I highly recommend her."
July 20, 2025 - "Dr. Volikodath is very patient and very thorough. She is a delight to have as a doctor who listens and explains everything until you have no more questions"
June 24, 2025 - "I trust Dr. Valikodath. Her and [...] are excellent professionals and caring."
June 21, 2025 - "[...] Dr. Valikodath was "assigned" my case. She's been WONDERFUL and I am thankful that I was fortunate to have her as my surgeon."
June 19, 2025 - "Dr Valikodath is excellent. She is compassionate and empathetic and available at almost anytime to discuss my child's condition"
May 22, 2025 - "Dr. Valikodath is EXCELLENT! She handled my eye surgery expertly and has been great during post-surgery follow-up."
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