Nita Valikodath, MD, MS
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About
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.
OCT imaging in the OR and non-traditional settings
Learn more about Dr. Valikodath's research
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
May 8, 2026 - "Dr Nita Valikodath was a breath of fresh- highly intelligent as well as being empathetic and a superb listener and a excellent clinician."
May 6, 2026 - "My experience with Dr. Valikodath so far has been very satisfactory."
April 28, 2026 - "Dr. Valikodath is very attentive to my needs and explains very well. I have complete confidence in her care."
April 28, 2026 - "Dr. Valikodath has a great bedside manner and was very knowledgeable, also seemed committed to medical education"
April 26, 2026 - "Dr. Valikodath is an excellent doctor! [...] she has been very thorough and professional, displaying great knowledge in diagnosing and advising options for treating my [...]. She is never in a hurry and answers all my questions clearly. Very kind and polite, exactly what anyone would want in a highly qualified retinal specialist. I would give her my highest recommendation!"
March 24, 2026 - "Dr.Valikodath is very patient and listens to my concerns and explains things throughly"
March 17, 2026 - "Absolutely love Dr Valikodath"
March 4, 2026 - "Dr. Valikodath explained everything, very detailed. It was a last minute appointment that I was able to get in and doctor reviewed my file and was able to provide good information."
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."
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