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Dr. Michael Somers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Michael Somers, MD
3.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Somers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO.
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Dr. Michael Somers, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Kansas City, MO
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Somers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO.

About

Dr. Somers graduated from Brown University and completed a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Michael Somers, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Somers currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lafayette Regional Health Center and North Kansas City Hospital. Dr. Somers has experience treating conditions like Keratitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Somers received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Somers' office accepts new patients. Dr. Somers is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Keratitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Orbital Fracture
Presbyopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • United Healthcare
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Locations

  1. 1 Somers Eye Center Inc.
    2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1240, Kansas City, MO 64116
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 842-2015
  2. 2 Lafayette Regional Health Center
    1500 State St, Lexington, MO 64067
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (660) 259-2203
    Monday
    07:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 16:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Somers
3.5
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Dec 11, 2019
my experience with Dr Somers and his staff has only been positive and he has done surgery on both of my eyes and I'm happy about it all.
— Dec 11, 2019
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Brown University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Waterbury Hospital
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • LSU Eye Center
    1989
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Somers, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Somers' profile.

Dr. Somers frequently treats the following conditions: Keratitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Somers, MD is affiliated with Lafayette Regional Health Center and North Kansas City Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lafayette Regional Health Center

    1500 State St, Lexington, MO

  • North Kansas City Hospital

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr, Kansas City, MO