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Dr. Michael Samuel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Dr. Michael Samuel, MD
4.1 (42 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Samuel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pasadena, CA.
Dr. Michael Samuel, MD
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Dr. Michael Samuel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Pasadena, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Samuel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pasadena, CA.

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Dr. Michael Samuel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pasadena, CA. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Samuel has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Samuel received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Samuel also speaks Armenian. Dr. Samuel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Foreign Body in Eye
Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Minimum Coverage-CA HMO
    Silver 70 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
  • Local Access Plus HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Acuity Eye Group
    100 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
  2. 2 Acuity Eye Specialists
    47474 Washington St, La Quinta, CA 92253
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  3. 3 Retina Institute of California Medical Group
    44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  4. 4 Retina Institute of California Medical Group
    40690 California Oaks Rd Ste B, Murrieta, CA 92562

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samuel
4.1
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (9)

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Oct 25, 2023
Very professional and proficient.
Sara — Oct 25, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Armenian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Mount Carmel Health
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Henry Ford Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Lac+Usc Medical Center
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Samuel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samuel's profile.

Dr. Samuel frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

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