Summary

Dr. Hater, a native Cincinnatian, attended University of Cincinnati, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Honors Program with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He then entered University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree then completed a year of Internship. Dr. Hater entered his Residency at Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology and subsequently went on to a year of Fellowship training in Louisville, Kentucky specializing in cornea, external eye disease, and refractive surgery. He joined Cincinnati Eye Institute (CEI) in 1998.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 33 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bell Memorial Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Hater has 2 locations

Cincinnati Eye Institute

1945 Cei DrBlue Ash, OH 45242
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

Cincinnati Eye Institute

87 Us-22 Suite 100Maineville, OH 45039
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

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OphthalmologyNephrologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.4 
33 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Blue Ash , OHLexington , KYKettering , OHBlue Ash , OH
Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Hater

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Empire Plan
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • EyeMed
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Associates Health Plans
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medical Mutual - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Hater has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Hater has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bell Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Dr. Michael Hater's office is located at 1945 Cei Dr, Blue Ash, OH, 45242.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Hater affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Hater is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital.

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