Abenet Michael, MD, MS
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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About
Dr. Abenet Michael is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist at the Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, where he provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with glaucoma and cataracts. His clinical practice includes the management of primary and secondary glaucomas, with expertise in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), glaucoma drainage devices, and combined cataract-glaucoma procedures.
Dr. Michael is passionate about patient-centered care, with a particular interest in managing complex glaucomas in diverse populations. He is also committed to resident and fellow education, actively participating in the supervision and training of ophthalmology trainees in both the Glaucoma and General Eye Clinics.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Michael earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, completed his ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, and fellowship training in glaucoma at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the Glaucoma Division in 2025.
Selected Publications
Mathkour M, Michael A, Scullen T, Carsky K, Hage M, Werner C, Carr C, Keen JR, Ware ML. Symptomatic xanthogranuloma of the lateral ventricle in a pregnant patient treated with delayed resection: A case report and systematic review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2020 Nov;198:106143. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106143. Epub 2020 Aug 11. PMID: 32810760.
Zumwalt, A.C., Iyer, A., Ghebremichael, A., Frustace, B.S., Flannery, S.,. (2015, Jun). Gaze Patterns of Gross Anatomy Students Change with Classroom Learning. Journal of Anatomical Sciences Education, 8(3), 230-241. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 25156955. Pub Status: Published.
Zumwalt, A., Iyer, A., & Ghebremichael, A. (2014). Trends in gaze tracking patterns with increasing exposure to anatomy (535.8). The FASEB Journal, 28, 535-8.
Education
MS (Anatomy and Neuroscience): Boston University School of Medicine
MD: Tulane University School of Medicine
PGY1: Montefiore New Rochelle
Ophthalmology Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Glaucoma Fellowship: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at UIC