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Dr. Michael Westafer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Dr. Michael Westafer, MD
4.9 (184 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Westafer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Carson City, NV.
Dr. Michael Westafer, MD
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Dr. Michael Westafer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Carson City, NV
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Westafer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Carson City, NV.

About

Dr. Michael Westafer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Carson City, NV and has 12 years experience. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at Augusta University Medical College of Georgia.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center. Dr. Westafer has experience treating conditions like Uveitis and Iridocyclitis, Iridocyclitis and Eyelid Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Westafer received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 184 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Westafer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Iridocyclitis
Eyelid Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Iridocyclitis
Eyelid Disorders
Blepharitis
Dry Eyes
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Hordeolum
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brawny Scleritis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Choice - NV PPO
    Nevada HMO
    Pathway X HMO/Ind Direct Access NV HMO
    Pathway-NV PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sierra Nevada Eye Center Ltd.
    3475 Gs Richards Blvd # 130, Carson City, NV 89703
  2. 2 Terry Key MD Ltd.
    75 Pringle Way Ste 605, Reno, NV 89502
  3. 3 Office
    9468 Double R Blvd Ste B, Reno, NV 89521
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westafer
4.9
Based on 184 Reviews
5 Stars (180)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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May 08, 2024
Entire office is friendly, caring and professional. Dr. Westafer is wonderful. He is terrific at explaining his findings and patiently answered all my questions.
— May 08, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cole Eye Inst, Cleveland Clin Foundation
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Westafer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Westafer's profile.

Dr. Westafer frequently treats the following conditions: Uveitis and Iridocyclitis, Iridocyclitis and Eyelid Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Westafer, MD is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Westafer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

  • Renown South Meadows Medical Center

    10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV