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Who is Dr. Kahana, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Alon Kahana, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who primarily practices in Ann Arbor, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kahana graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kahana is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kahana’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kahana’s office at (248) 357-5100.
Where did Dr. Kahana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Medical School: University Chicago Pritzker School Med,Chicago, Il, Usa | University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kahana board certified as an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alon Kahana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Kahana speak?
Dr. Kahana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Kahana treat?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kahana diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Kahana. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Droopy Eyelid
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Ptosis
- Eyelid Droop
- Falling Eyelid
- Muscle-Related Eyelid Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H02423: Myogenic ptosis of bilateral eyelids
Also known as:
- Localized Blind Spot
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Localized Visual Field Loss
- Specific Blind Spot
- Patchy Vision Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53453: Other localized visual field defect, bilateral
Also known as:
- Drooping Eyebrows in Both Eyes
- Eyelid Disorder
- Bilateral Brow Ptosis
- Sagging Eyebrows Both Sides
- Eyebrow Droop
ICD-10 Codes:
- H57813: Brow ptosis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Blockage
- Tears
- Blocked tear duct
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Tear drainage blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04223: Epiphora due to insufficient drainage, bilateral
Also known as:
- Skin Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
- Skin Condition
- Skin Neoplasm
- Skin Growth
- Uncertain Skin Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- D485: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin
What procedures does Dr. Kahana perform?
As an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Kahana performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kahana. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Surgery)
- Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Extensive Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Corner Reconstruction (Canthoplasty)
- Eyelid Repair (Extensive)
- Eyelid Retraction Correction
- Temporary Eyelid Closure
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Turning In Repair
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Removal and Repair
- Ptosis Repair (Fasanella-Servat Type)
- Ectropion Repair
- Eyelid Closure Surgery with Tarsal Plate Transposition
- Droopy Eyelid Repair (Ptosis Repair)
- Eyelid Surgery to Help Eye Close (Gold Weight Implant)
- Chalazion Removal (Under General Anesthesia)
- Entropion Repair with Suture
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Anesthesia
- Blepharoptosis Repair
- Levator Resection
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- Ptosis Correction
- Droopy Eyelid Surgery
- Upper Eyelid Reduction
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Ectropion Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Operation
- Lower Eyelid Repair
- Outward Turning Eyelid Repair
- Canthoplasty
- Eyelid corner repair
- Eye shape surgery
- Reconstructive eyelid surgery
- Full Thickness Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Reconstruction
- Eyelid Margin Excision and Repair
- Eyelid retraction repair
- Lower eyelid retraction surgery
- Fix pulled back eyelid
- Eyelid suturing
- Frost suture procedure
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Ptosis Repair
- Blepharoptosis Correction
- Entropion Repair
- Inward Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Strip Repair
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
- Levator Resection for Ptosis
- Outward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
- Tarsal Wedge Excision
- Eyelid Sagging Repair
- Tarsorrhaphy
- Canthorrhaphy
- Eyelid Adhesion Surgery
- Blepharoptosis repair
- Eyelid lift for ptosis
- Frontalis sling for droopy eyelid
- Lagophthalmos correction
- Gold weight eyelid implant
- Upper eyelid load
- Eyelid closure surgery
- Eyelid Cyst Excision
- Stye Removal Surgery
- Chalazion Surgery
- Suture Entropion Correction
- Inward-Turning Eyelid Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67904: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, external approach
- 15823: Blepharoplasty, upper eyelid; with excessive skin weighting down lid
- 67917: Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip operations)
- 67950: Canthoplasty (reconstruction of canthus)
- 67966: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; over one-fourth of lid margin
- 67911: Correction of lid retraction
- 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)
- 67903: Repair of blepharoptosis; (tarso) levator resection or advancement, internal approach
- 67924: Repair of entropion; extensive (eg, tarsal strip or capsulopalpebral fascia repairs operation)
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
- 67961: Excision and repair of eyelid, involving lid margin, tarsus, conjunctiva, canthus, or full thickness, may include preparation for skin graft or pedicle flap with adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement; up to one-fourth of lid margin
- 67908: Repair of blepharoptosis; conjunctivo-tarso-Muller's muscle-levator resection (eg, Fasanella-Servat type)
- 67916: Repair of ectropion; excision tarsal wedge
- 67882: Construction of intermarginal adhesions, median tarsorrhaphy, or canthorrhaphy; with transposition of tarsal plate
- 67901: Repair of blepharoptosis; frontalis muscle technique with suture or other material (eg, banked fascia)
- 67912: Correction of lagophthalmos, with implantation of upper eyelid lid load (eg, gold weight)
- 67808: Excision of chalazion; under general anesthesia and/or requiring hospitalization, single or multiple
- 67921: Repair of entropion; suture
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Exploration and Biopsy
- Eye Socket Decompression Surgery
- Eye Socket Lesion Removal
- Eye Socket Implant Removal or Revision
- Orbitotomy without bone removal
- Orbital exploration
- Eye socket biopsy
- Orbital Decompression
- Eye Socket Bone Removal
- Orbitotomy
- Orbital Tumor Removal
- Eye Socket Growth Surgery
- Kroenlein Orbitotomy
- Orbital Implant Exchange
- Remove Eye Socket Implant
- Revise Orbital Implant
CPT Codes:
- 67400: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); for exploration, with or without biopsy
- 67414: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of bone for decompression
- 67412: Orbitotomy without bone flap (frontal or transconjunctival approach); with removal of lesion
- 67445: Orbitotomy with bone flap or window, lateral approach (eg, Kroenlein); with removal of bone for decompression
- 67560: Orbital implant (implant outside muscle cone); removal or revision
Also known as:
- Drooping Brow Repair
- Brow Lift
- Forehead Lift
- Ptosis Repair (Brow)
CPT Codes:
- 67900: Repair of brow ptosis (supraciliary, mid-forehead or coronal approach)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing with Stent Placement
- Nasolacrimal Duct Probing with Stent
- Tear Duct Stent Insertion
- Blocked Tear Duct Repair
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) Stent
CPT Codes:
- 68815: Probing of nasolacrimal duct, with or without irrigation; with insertion of tube or stent
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Amniotic Membrane
- Conjunctival Reconstruction with Graft
- Amniotic Membrane Transplant (Eye)
- Ocular Surface Repair
- Cornea Reconstruction
- Conjunctivoplasty with Graft
- Eye Surface Reconstruction
- Cul-de-Sac Reconstruction (Eye)
CPT Codes:
- 65780: Ocular surface reconstruction; amniotic membrane transplantation, multiple layers
- 68326: Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with conjunctival graft or extensive rearrangement
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Probing
- Lacrimal Duct Probing
- Tear Duct Irrigation
- Unblocking Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 68840: Probing of lacrimal canaliculi, with or without irrigation
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Bypass Surgery (DCR)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Lacrimal Sac to Nasal Cavity Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 68720: Dacryocystorhinostomy (fistulization of lacrimal sac to nasal cavity)
Also known as:
- Amniotic Membrane Placement on Eye Surface
- Ocular Surface Reconstruction
- Amniotic Membrane Graft
- Corneal Repair with Amniotic Membrane
CPT Codes:
- 65779: Placement of amniotic membrane on the ocular surface; single layer, sutured
Also known as:
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Eyelash Correction for Trichiasis
- Trichiasis Treatment
- Ingrown Eyelash Removal
- Electrosurgery for Eyelashes
CPT Codes:
- 67825: Correction of trichiasis; epilation by other than forceps (eg, by electrosurgery, cryotherapy, laser surgery)
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Reconstruction with Mouth Tissue
- Conjunctival Reconstruction
- Cul-de-sac Reconstruction
- Buccal Mucous Membrane Graft
- Eye Graft Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 68328: Conjunctivoplasty, reconstruction cul-de-sac; with buccal mucous membrane graft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Head and Neck Muscle Flap Surgery
- Neurovascular Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Flap
- Head and Neck Reconstruction
- Vascular Pedicle Flap
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction
- Pedicle Flap Transfer
- Microsurgical Flap
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
- 15733: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae)
- 15750: Flap; neurovascular pedicle
Also known as:
- Midface Flap Reconstruction
- Zygomaticofacial Flap
- Cheek Flap Surgery
- Midface Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15730: Midface flap (ie, zygomaticofacial flap) with preservation of vascular pedicle(s)
Also known as:
- Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
- Paramedian forehead flap
- Axial pattern flap
- Forehead reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
- Facial Skin Graft
- Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
- Full Thickness Graft for Face
- Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
CPT Codes:
- 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Eye Socket Decompression (Through Skull)
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Transcranial Orbit Surgery
- Eye Pressure Relief Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 61330: Decompression of orbit only, transcranial approach
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Total Ethmoid Sinus Removal (External)
- Anterior Ethmoidectomy
- Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Extranasal Ethmoidectomy
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- External Ethmoidectomy
- Intranasal ethmoidectomy
- Ethmoid sinus surgery
- Frontal ethmoidectomy
- Nasal sinus surgery
- Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31205: Ethmoidectomy; extranasal, total
- 31200: Ethmoidectomy; intranasal, anterior
- 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Surgery (Endoscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- Endoscopic Tear Duct Opening
- Nasal Endoscopy for Tear Duct
CPT Codes:
- 31239: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with dacryocystorhinostomy
Also known as:
- Tear Duct Opening Procedure
- Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
- Lacrimal Punctum Incision
- Punctal Dilation
- Blocked Tear Duct Opening
- Tear Duct Snip
- Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
- Blowout Fracture Repair
- Orbital Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 68440: Snip incision of lacrimal punctum
- 21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Does Dr. Kahana accept my insurance?
Dr. Kahana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 357-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kahana accept in Ann Arbor, MI?
Dr. Kahana in Ann Arbor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kahana's office located?
Dr. Alon Kahana's Primary Practice
2350 E Stadium Blvd Ste 10
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(248) 357-5100
What is Dr. Kahana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kahana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124094651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kahana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kahana
What is Dr. Alon Kahana's specialty?
Dr. Kahana is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon near Ann Arbor, MI. A physician specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery. This subspecialty involves both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems, and the surrounding structures of the face and neck. Contact Dr. Kahana to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alon Kahana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kahana is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Trinity Health Livingston Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Alon Kahana accepting new patients in Ann Arbor, MI?
Yes, Dr. Alon Kahana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alon Kahana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kahana's office at (248) 357-5100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alon Kahana?
Please contact Dr. Kahana's office at (248) 357-5100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alon Kahana have?
Dr. Alon Kahana is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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