Lauren Kiryakoza, MD

Biographical Statement

Lauren Kiryakoza, MD, is a surgical and medical retina specialist at Henry Ford Health System. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and went on to complete her ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. She remained at Bascom Palmer for vitreoretinal surgery fellowship training and completed a Chief Resident year, during which she co-directed the ocular trauma service. Dr. Kiryakoza is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.

Awards & Honors

• 3rd Place, American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologist 1-Minute Surgical Video Contest - 2026
• Michael R. Redmond MD-Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leadership Award - 2025
• Travel Grant, Advocacy Ambassador AAO Mid-Year Forum - 2025, Vit-Buckle Society
• Outstanding Fellow, Women in Academic Medicine - 2024, University of Miami
• Rising Stars in Retina Honoree, Retina Today - 2025, 3rd place, Podium Presentation
• Improving Clinic Cycle Times in a Resident-Run Uveitis Clinic: A quality improvement project - 2023, Jackson Memorial Hospital Quality and Safety Showcase
• Duke University - 9th annual Fellows Advanced Vitreoretinal Surgery Course - 2023, Resident Academic Travel Grant Awardee
• Bascom Palmer Unsung Hero Award - 2023
  Awarded to a resident who demonstrates exemplary commitment to caring for patients and assisting co-residents in patient care
• First Year Resident Suturing Skills Competition Champion - 2022, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Department of Oculoplastic Surgery
• Intern of the Month - 2021, Department of Internal Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital