Dr. Emily Schehlein

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
Brighton, MI
Accepts Medicare

Location

2305 Genoa Business Park Drive
Brighton, MI 48114-7004
Elite Training
Board Certified / Board Eligible

Areas of Expertise

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About Me

Dr. Emily Schehlein, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma and a high-volume surgeon specializing in cataract and glaucoma procedures. She brings extensive expertise in both routine and complex cases, offering cutting-edge, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Schehlein is known for combining clinical precision with a warm, patient-centered approach.

She currently works with multiple national organizations focused on advancing surgical innovation and sustainability in ophthalmology, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Her research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, and she is an invited speaker at national and international conferences.

Dr. Schehlein is deeply committed to delivering thoughtful, individualized second opinions to empower patients navigating complex eye conditions and treatment decisions.

Training

  • Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University)

    Glaucoma Fellowship

    2022

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship
  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

    Ophthalmology Residency

    2021

    University of Michigan

    Residency
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    2017

    University of Maryland

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor

    2025

    Hour Detroit

  • Secretariat Award

    2024

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant

    2024

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • George Slocum Research Award

    2021

    University of Michigan - Kellog Eye Center

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Board Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Licensed In
MD, MI
License Numbers
D0091239, 4​3​0​1​5​0​6​0​5​9