Summary

Dr. Michael Emerson is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 25 years to caring for patients with retinal conditions and eye diseases. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, bringing expertise from one of the nation's leading medical institutions to his practice. Dr. Emerson is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Emerson practices at multiple locations throughout Minnesota, including Maplewood, Anoka, Mankato, and Saint Louis Park, with his hospital affiliation at Phillips Eye Institute. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration, helping patients preserve their central vision as they age. His expertise extends to managing diabetic retinopathy, a serious complication of diabetes that can affect eyesight, and posterior vitreous detachment. Dr. Emerson performs advanced procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions, as well as anti-VEGF treatments to help slow vision loss. Patients rate his care at 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 25 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson has 5 locations

Retina Consultants Of Minnesota

2485 Maplewood Dr N Ste 213Maplewood, MN 55109
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Center Of Minnesota

2830 Cutters Grove AveAnoka, MN 55303
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Consultants Of Minnesota

99 Navaho AveMankato, MN 56001
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Consultants Of Minnesota

2830 Cutters Grove Ave Ste 100Anoka, MN 55303
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Center Of Minneapolis

6099 Wayzata Blvd Ste 130Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
Mon7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson, MDDr. John Brandon Davies, MDDr. Benjamin J Fogal, ODDr. Trond Alvar Stockenstrom, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.1 
4.7 
25 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic, German, French, Chinese, Somali, Hmong Speaks English, Spanish
Maplewood , MNMinneapolis , MNBlaine , MNMinneapolis , MN
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Emerson affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Emerson is affiliated with Phillips Eye Institute.
Does Dr. Michael Emerson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Emerson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Michael Emerson accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Michael Emerson's office located?
Dr. Michael Emerson's office is located at 2485 Maplewood Dr N Ste 213, Maplewood, MN, 55109.

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