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Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wadena, MN.
Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD
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Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Wadena, MN
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience
Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wadena, MN.

About

Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Wadena, MN and has 17 years experience. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2007 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Astera Health - Wadena Clinic. Dr. Atchison has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Atchison received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Atchison is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract Removal Surgery
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Cataract Removal Surgery
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blepharitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Graves' Disease
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pediatric Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • America's PPO
  • Group Value Network (Select Network)-MN
  • Blue Access Network (Wisconsin)
  • BlueCross and BlueShield Gold
    Platinum Blue (Cost)
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • HealthEOS PPO
  • AccessAbility Solution
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Indemnity

Locations

  1. 1 Tri County Hospital Pharmacy
    415 Jefferson St N, Wadena, MN 56482
  2. 2 Fercho Cataract and Eye Clinic
    100 4th St S Ste 612, Fargo, ND 58103
  3. 3 Eye Consultants of North Dakota
    3171 44th St S Unit 101, Fargo, ND 58104
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atchison
4.3
Based on 6 Reviews
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Aug 09, 2018
Dr. Atchison did two eye surgeries for ne in the last two weeks. She is very knowledgeable, efficient, and is very good at explaining treatment anf answering questions. I highly recommend her.
Roland Atwood in Fargo, ND — Aug 09, 2018
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hennepin County Medical Center
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    2011
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Atchison's profile.

Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD is affiliated with Astera Health - Wadena Clinic.

Yes, Dr. Michelle Atchison, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Astera Health - Wadena Clinic

    421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN