Dr. William Ehrlich is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience in oculofacial and cosmetic surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed his ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Dr. Ehrlich went on to pursue advanced fellowship training in orbital surgery at Albany Medical Center, then completed a preceptorship in orbital & oculoplastic surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England.
Dr. Ehrlich has practiced in East Lansing, Oklahoma City, Fort Myers, and most recently Birmingham, Alabama, where he focused on both functional and cosmetic procedures. He has performed over 32,000 surgeries, specializing in eyelid reconstruction, blepharoplasty, facial fat grafting, neck and facial liposuction, and laser skin resurfacing.
Recognized for his innovative techniques and patient care, Dr. Ehrlich is a leading expert in minimally invasive procedures and has been honored as Best Cosmetic Surgeon and Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest Florida.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Ehrlich to Michigan Oculofacial Specialists, where he will continue to provide exceptional care to patients seeking functional and aesthetic oculofacial surgery.
Education
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Postgraduate: Biochemistry Instructor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann ArborI
Queens Square Neurology Course, National Institute of Neurology, London, England
Internship and Ophthalmology Residency: Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI
Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School-MEEI, Boston
Fellowship in Orbital Surgery: Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY
Preceptorship in Orbital & Oculoplastic Surgery: Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, England
Clinical Affiliations
Livonia Outpatient Surgery Center
Truvista Surgical Center
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
ACLS (Advanced) & BCLS (Basic) Cardiac Life Support, Current
Professional and Scientific Memberships
Life Member: University of Michigan Alumni Association
Fellow: American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Life Fellow: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Academic Appointments
Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery – January,1992 to April 2012
Department of Surgery, School of Human Medicine
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Awards
Best Cosmetic Surgeon and Best Eyelid Surgeon in Southwest, FL – 2016-2020
America’s Top Ophthalmologists, Cosmetic Surgery – 2004, 2006, 2008
“Speaker of the First FAMI Course in Korea”, Seoul, Korea – 2005
Facial Autografting Muscle Injection, Live Surgery
FAMI Course (Facial Autografting Muscle Injection & Live Surgery) – 2007
Manila, Philippines