Drs. Larry Baitch and Marshall N. Cyrlin bring years of clinical and research experience to Dakota. They have mentored many doctors in optometry and ophthalmology, and both regularly consult for physicians around the country:.
Larry Baitch, O.D., Ph.D
Dr. Baitch has a long history of academic, research and clinical accomplishments.
In the 1980’s he developed an electrophysiological technique for assessing the way that the brain processes binocular information from the two eyes, which is used today in research and clinical environments.
Dr. Baitch has been involved with refractive surgery since initial FDA approval of the first excimer lasers in the 1990’s. He is considered an academic authority of LASIK by his colleagues, and consults and lectures to ophthalmologists and optometrists throughout the United States.
He has been on faculty in the departments of ophthalmology of three medical schools and was Directory of Neurosensory Services in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Sinai Hospital of Detroit and Childrens Hospital of Michigan.
Dr. Baitch is an avid bicyclist and is passionate about Jazz music.
Education
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
B.S. degree, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois
O.D. degree, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois
Ph.D degree in Physiological Optics, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Postdoctoral Training
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Visual Electrophysiology, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Honors and Awards
Mortar Board Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Chapter, Emory University
Professional Societies
Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Member, Optometric Council on Refractive Technologies
Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Member, International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology in Vision
Current Positions
Clinical Director, Dakota Laser Vision & Family Eye Care
Director of Neurosensory Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Previous Positions
President & Director of Clinical and Technical Services, American Medical Vision Technologies
Consultant, Virtual Reality Laboratory, General Motors Research Laboratories
Chief of Neurosensory Services, Department of Ophthalmology, Sinai Hospital of Detroit
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Neurosensory Services, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Assistant Research Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Assistant ResearcProfessor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Visiting Researcher, Infant Vision Laboratory, Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Lecturer and Teaching Assistant, University of Houston College of Optometry
Marshall N. Cyrlin M.D.
Dr. Cyrlin brings to the forefront a very prominent clinical, academic, research and development regimen. His expertise features several published book chapters and papers regarding Glaucoma Diagnostics and Therapeutics and renown lectures nationally and internationally.
Dr. Cyrlin is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a charter member of the American Glaucoma Society Specialty Group. He currently is Director of the Glaucoma Service at Beaumont Eye Institute, Royal Oak, Michigan and has an appointment as Clinical Professor of Biomedical Sciences (Ophthalmology), Eye Research Institute, Oakland University where he has been actively involved in clinical trials of Glaucoma Pharmeceutical Agents.
Dr. Cyrlin has received an Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is listed in the book of Best Doctors in America.
Education
M.D. degree, Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
B.A. degree, Northwestern University, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Evanston, Illinois Postgraduate Training
Fellowship in Glaucoma, Harvard University School of Medicine, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston, Massachusetts
Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Eye and Ear INfirmary Chicago, Illinois
Medical Internship, Washington University, Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri
Postgraduate Training
Fellowship in Glaucoma, Harvard University School of Medicine, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston, Massachusetts
Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Illinois, Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago, Illinois
Medical Internship, Wahsington University, Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri
Honors and Awards
Beta Beta Beta (Biology Honorary), Northwestern University
Marcy Scholar, Northwestern University
B.A. awarded with "Highest Distinction" (Summa Cum Laude), Northwestern University
Phi Beta Kappa
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Honor Award
Citation in "Best Doctors in America"
Postgraduate Training
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional Societies
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American Glaucoma Society
Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Huron Valley Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Commerce Township, Michigan
Previous Positions
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Chief, Glaucoma Division, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Chief Resident, Ophthalmology University of Illinois, Eye and Ear Infirmary, Chicago, Illinois
Instructor, Ophthalmology, Harvard University School of Medicine, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Boston, Massachusetts
