Summary

Dr. Michael Westafer is an ophthalmologist who also has training in internal medicine, bringing 14 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia Hospital. This dual specialty background allows him to provide comprehensive eye care while understanding how eye conditions relate to overall health.

Dr. Westafer practices at multiple locations throughout Nevada, including Reno and Carson City. He specializes in treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common vision-threatening conditions. His practice includes performing tonometry to measure eye pressure, comprehensive vision tests, and visual field testing to assess peripheral vision. Patients rate Dr. Westafer 5.0 out of 5 stars, reflecting his commitment to quality eye care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • Medical College Of Georgia Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Derek Westafer has 8 locations

Sierra Nevada Eye Center Reno

9468 Double R Blvd Ste BReno, NV 89521
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

Physicians Surgery Center Of Nevada

3475 Gs Richards Blvd # 130Carson City, NV 89703
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

Physicians Surgery Center Of Nevada

3475 GS RICHARDS BLVD STE 110CARSON CITY, NV 89703

Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

1600 Medical PkwyCarson City, NV 89703

Visionary Surgery Center Of Nevada Llc

10463 Double R Blvd Ste 200Reno, NV 89521
Mon6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Consultants Of Nevada Llp

653 N Town Center Dr Ste 518Las Vegas, NV 89144
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyPsychiatryCritical Care MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.9 
14 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Reno , NVReno , NVCarson City , NVCarson City , NV
Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine Med School: SABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Derek Westafer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Hometown Health
  • Hometown Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Utah Health Plans
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Derek Westafer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Derek Westafer has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Nevada, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Georgia Hospital

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

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Dr. Michael Westafer's office is located at 9468 Double R Blvd Ste B, Reno, NV, 89521.

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