Lisa Bohra, MD

Dr. Lisa Bohra, is a highly respected pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon serving children and adults throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Bohra specializes in treating complex pediatric eye conditions, including childhood glaucoma, congenital cataracts, uveitis, and eye disorders caused by genetic syndromes.

She provides surgical and medical care for conditions like pediatric and adult strabismus, pediatric glaucoma, pediatric cataracts, and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). She is also highly skilled in diagnosing and managing systemic and inflammatory eye conditions in children, often working closely with rheumatologists, geneticists, and neurologists to coordinate care.

Dr. Bohra sees patients at Children’s Eye Care’s West Bloomfield, Detroit, and Clinton Township locations.

Clinical Leadership & Academic Roles

• Chief of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

• Clinical Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine

• Clinical Assistant Professor, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

• Attending Physician, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Henry Ford St. John Hospital, Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital and Hurley Medical Center

In 2002, Dr. Bohra became the first woman to join the Department of Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, where she now leads the division. She also plays an essential role in ROP screenings for premature infants in NICUs across the region.

Research, Teaching & Professional Recognition

Dr. Bohra is deeply committed to academic medicine, clinical research, and national collaborations:

• Principal Investigator, Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG)

• Oral Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology

• Published author of multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters

• Active member of:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS)

  • Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (MiSEPS)

She is a frequent teacher and mentor to pediatric ophthalmology fellows and residents from several health systems, including Kresge Eye Institute (Wayne State University School of Medicine), Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford Warren Hospital

Dr. Bohra contributes nationally through her work with AAPOS, including the Children’s Eye Foundation Vision Through Music® program.

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Bohra’s approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and lifelong learning. She is known for building deep, lasting relationships with families — often caring for children from infancy through young adulthood.

As both a physician and a parent of three, Dr. Bohra brings empathy and understanding to every interaction, creating a comfortable and reassuring environment for children and their caregivers.

Languages Spoken

• English

• Hindi

• Spanish