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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 Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.
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Dr. Michael Samuel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 51
Palm Desert, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Samuel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA.

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Dr. Michael Samuel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Palm Desert, CA. Dr. Samuel currently practices at Practice. Dr. Samuel has experience treating conditions like Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Diabetic Retinopathy 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. Dr. Samuel's 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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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Retinopathy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Retinopathy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Foreign Body in Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Ischemia
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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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Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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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
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Institute of California Medical Group
    44139 Monterey Ave Ste A, Palm Desert, CA 92260
  2. 2 Retina Institute of California Medical Group
    40690 California Oaks Rd Ste B, Murrieta, CA 92562
  3. 3 Acuity Eye Group
    100 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
  4. 4 Retina Institute of California Medical Group
    116 N Plaza St, Brawley, CA 92227
  5. 5 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

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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About Me

Languages Spoken
Armenian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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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?

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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: Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Diabetic Retinopathy. See more on Sharecare.

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