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Dr. Michael Banitt, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
Dr. Michael Banitt, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Banitt, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA.
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Dr. Michael Banitt, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
Seattle, WA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Michael Banitt, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA.

About

Dr. Banitt graduated from Wayne State University in 2003 and completed a residency at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary.Dr. Michael Banitt, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Seattle, WA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Banitt currently practices at Northwest Eye Surgeons and are affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake and Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Banitt has experience treating conditions like Dislocation of Lens and Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Banitt received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Banitt's office accepts new patients. Dr. Banitt is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dislocation of Lens
Cataract Removal Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Cataract Removal Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Glaucoma Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Conjunctivoplasty
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photo Therapeutic Keratectomy
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Heritage Prime HMO
    Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Signature
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    WA AWH Puget Sound POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Preferred Provider Network - WA PPO
  • Coop Core
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue - WA HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Eye Surgeons Seattle
    332 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
    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
  2. 2 Northwest Eye Surgeons Bellevue
    12400 SE 38th St Ste 201, Bellevue, WA 98006
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    Closed

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Banitt
4.3
Based on 6 Reviews
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Feb 23, 2022
Saved my life best doctor you could possibly find.
Mark Shoemaker — Feb 23, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Miami - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Banitt, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Banitt's profile.

Dr. Banitt frequently treats the following conditions: Dislocation of Lens and Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Banitt, MD is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake and Harborview Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UW Medical Center-Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA

  • Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA