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Dr. Conrad L. Giles, MD
Ophthalmologist
26400 W. 12 Mile Rd Suite 60 Southfield MI, 48034About
Dr. Conrad Giles is an ophthalmologist practicing in Southfield and Detroit MI. Dr. Giles specializes in eye and vision care of children and adults with eye muscle problems As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Giles can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Giles can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1957
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Provider Details
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Dr. Conrad L. Giles, MD's Expert Contributions
Can vision be corrected?
Of course it is possible to improve vision in many cases. Depends on causation. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical professor of Ophthalmology Wayne State University school of Medicine 33 - Present
Awards
- Senior achievement award 12 American Academy of Ophthalmology
Professional Memberships
- American association of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Jewish Federation of Metropoliton Detroit, World ORT
Internships
- Univ Mich med center
Fellowships
- National Instituted of Health
Professional Society Memberships
- MI ophthalmological society, AMA, American Academy of Ophthalmolgy80
Articles and Publications
- 80 articles in peer reviewed journals
What do you attribute your success to?
- Great training, empathetic personality
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Aspen CO
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf
Favorite professional publications
- J of pediatric ophthalmology
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Get to know Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Conrad L. Giles, who serves patients throughout the State of Michigan.
Specializing in pediatric ophthalmology, Dr. Giles is experienced in treating eye diseases and eye muscle problems in children, as well as strabismus (muscle abnormalities) in both children and adults. He is affiliated with the Kresge Eye Institute with offices throughout the state of Michigan, including Bingham Farms, Detroit, and Warren.
Alongside his clinical role, he serves as a Professor within the Department of Ophthalmology of the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is also the Chief Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and the Past Vice-Chair of the Detroit Institute for Children Honors.
A 1957 graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Dr. Giles went on to complete his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Michigan Medical Center. This was followed by a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health – National Institute of Neurologic Diseases & Blindness Uveitis.
Attributing his success to his advanced training and his empathetic personality, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, whose mission is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a process of certification and Maintenance of Certification that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning.
In addition to having published over 80 articles in peer-reviewed journals, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, from which he received the Senior Achievement Award.
Pediatric ophthalmology is a subspecialty of ophthalmology concerned with eye diseases, visual development, and vision care in children. There are some ophthalmologists who opt to concentrate on one area of specialization and some who focus on working with children as pediatric ophthalmologists.
Among his philanthropic endeavors, Dr. Giles is a supporter of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and World ORT. He is the recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Honor Award, Best Doctors in America, and Woodward-White’s Best Doctors in America (since 1992).
In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf. His favorite place to vacation is Aspen, Colorado. His favorite professional publication is the Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.
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