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Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO
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Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO is an Ophthalmologist in Slingerlands, NY.
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Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Slingerlands, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO is an Ophthalmologist in Slingerlands, NY.

About

Dr. Pokabla graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Doctors Hospital Ohio Health. Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO is an Ophthalmologist in Slingerlands, NY and has 20 years experience. Dr. Pokabla currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital and St Peter's Hospital. Dr. Pokabla has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pokabla received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Pokabla's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pokabla is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
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Color Blindness
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B-Scan Ultrasound
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Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Trabeculectomy
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
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  • Select
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  • Open Access Plus
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Locations

  1. 1 Glaucoma Consultants of the Capital Region PLLC
    1240 New Scotland Rd Ste 201, Slingerlands, NY 12159
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 475-7300
  2. 2 Office
    15 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 12159
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 475-7300
  3. 3 Consumer Optical Co. Inc.
    1426 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 475-7300
  4. 4 Office
    203 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-2200

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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 10, 2024
He was professional , compassionate, and approachable. He explained everything very clearly without talking down to me. He answered all of my questions willingly and thoroughly. I have reccomended him to everyone I know!
Andrea Sweet — Jul 10, 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 New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Doctors Hospital Ohio Health
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Upmc Presby
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pokabla's profile.

Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital and St Peter's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY