Dr. Michael Gaynon

Dr. Michael W. Gaynon is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford University, practicing at Stanford Health Care and Stanford Medicine Children's Health. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist who completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery, specializing in diseases of the retina and vitreous.

His clinical expertise includes retinal vascular diseases, such as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and central retinal vein occlusion, as well as macular edema. Dr. Gaynon's research focuses on angiogenesis, sustained-release drug delivery systems for retinal conditions, and improving outcomes for premature infants with ROP.

Patients seeking care for complex retinal conditions, including those affecting children and adults, can benefit from his extensive experience in both medical and surgical retinal treatments. He is actively involved in clinical trials and scholarly work aimed at advancing the treatment of retinal diseases.