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Dr. Michael Westafer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 38
Dr. Michael Westafer, MD
4.9 (192 Ratings)

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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 Ophthalmologist in Carson City, NV.

About

Dr. Michael Westafer, MD is an Ophthalmologist 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, Carson Valley Health, Renown Regional Medical Center and Renown South Meadows Medical Center. Dr. Westafer has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Blepharitis and Tear Duct 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 192 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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Glaucoma
Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Glaucoma
Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Glaucoma
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Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Glaucoma Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brawny Scleritis
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Conjunctivitis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
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
Iridoplasty
Laser Cataract Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
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
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 841-2000
  2. 2 Terry Key MD Ltd.
    75 Pringle Way Ste 605, Reno, NV 89502
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 841-2000
  3. 3 Office
    9468 Double R Blvd Ste B, Reno, NV 89521
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (775) 322-3333
    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

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westafer
4.9
Based on 192 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 31, 2024
Dr Westafer is cheerful, knowledgeable and competent. I enjoy our meetings.
John Geibel — Oct 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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: Glaucoma, Blepharitis and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Westafer, MD is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health, 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

  • Carson Valley Health

    1107 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV

  • Renown Regional Medical Center

    1155 Mill St, Reno, NV

  • Renown South Meadows Medical Center

    10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV