Dr. Thomas Aaberg

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 954-2020

Location

5030 Cascade Rd
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Areas of Expertise

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About Me

Dr. Thomas Aaberg is a board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive specialization in retinal diseases and ocular tumors. He completed his medical education at the University of Wisconsin and advanced training through residency, vitreoretinal surgical fellowship, and chief residency at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Further honing his expertise, he undertook an ocular oncology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

After his training, Dr. Aaberg held leadership roles including Director of the Ocular Oncology Unit at Emory University and served as the Retina Service Director at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Hospital. He has been an investigator in numerous clinical trials, authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, and contributes to medical education as an adjunct clinical professor at Michigan State University.

Dr. Aaberg is actively investigating new therapies for conditions such as ocular melanoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. He is a dedicated member of several professional societies and continues to advance vitreoretinal surgical techniques, providing comprehensive care for patients with complex retinal disorders.

Training

  • University of California, San Francisco

    Ocular Oncology

    1997

    University of California, San Francisco

    Fellowship
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

    Vitreoretinal Surgical

    1996

    University of Miami

    Fellowship
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

    Ophthalmology

    1995

    University of Miami

    Residency
  • University of Wisconsin

    M.D

    1991

    University of Wisconsin

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Achievement Award

    2008

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
GA
License Numbers
30257