Dr. Michael R. Petersen, MD | Westerville, OH | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Michael Petersen is an ophthalmologist who specializes in retinal and vitreous conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Joseph Mercy Health System. With four decades of experience treating complex eye conditions, Dr. Petersen brings extensive expertise to his practice. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Petersen maintains affiliations with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati Medical Center, with practice locations in Westerville and Toledo, Ohio. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye conditions, as well as providing anti-VEGF treatments for retinal disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.9

69 Ratings
40 years of experience
speaks English
St Joseph Mercy Health System
18 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.9

69 Ratings with 18 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (46) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (46) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Provided follow-up after the visit: (41) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Petersen answered all our questions and was interested in both me and my husband as people. His directions were clear. He explained the procedure and what I should do post-operatively in a way that recognized I did not know the jargon, but I could understand technical details.

March 2nd, 2018

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I have been a patient of Dr. Petersen's for about 20 years, and feel that I have always received the best of care. If you have retina problems, Dr. Petersen is the doctor you need.

February 6th, 2018

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Always most professional and correct. Spot on diagnosis

January 31st, 2018

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Dr. Peterson is so very caring and really concerned for my eye health. He has been taking care of me for about 15 years now. here is looking at you.

January 20th, 2018

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Overall the experience was good. Dr. Petersen told me the 2 fluids in my left eye were separating. I asked him to repeat what he had said to make sure I understood it correctly. After I left the building I realized I did not know what the long term affects were of this. I wish he had gone further and said what this meant long term without me asking. I will have to wait until my next eye exam to find out.

January 14th, 2018

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Great

December 13th, 2017

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Dr. Petersen is very knowledgeable and speaks in terms that I understand (for the most part). He not only explained the scans taken today, but he explained any future decisions that I might have, e.g., cataract surgery. He explained that I have 20-40 vision in my left eye and 20-80 in my right eye. No one had ever given me that info before. I now have to think things over; should I have the cataract surgery? He said there was a 1 in 500 chance that something negative could result. I am scheduled to see him in 6 months or sooner if I decide to have the surgery. I was very impressed with his knowledge and experience.

November 22nd, 2017

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Everybody was very kind and Dr.Peterson is a great doctor.

November 3rd, 2017

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Have been going to Dr. Petersen for years. Has always been very professional. Wouldn't go to anyone else.

November 3rd, 2017

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Dr. Peterson has treated me several times. He is always compassionate and gives me the best advice and treatments I could ever need. I am lucky he is my doctor.

October 17th, 2017

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Dr. Michael Richard Petersen, MD	Dr. Emil Mitchel Opremcak, MD	Dr. Chet D Ridenour, DO	Dr. Jeffrey Curtis Oehler, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.9 (69 Ratings)	4.5 (30 Ratings)	2.3 (3 Ratings)	4.5 (8 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience	45 Years of Experience	38 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	Speaks Spanish, English
Westerville , OH	Columbus , OH	Columbus , OH	Columbus , OH
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Accepts Medicare
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Ophthalmology

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

Dr. Michael Richard Petersen holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Joseph Mercy Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Petersen's NPI number is 1629005160.

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