Top-Rated Eye Doctors: Ophthalmologists & Optometrists in Michigan
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Top-Rated Eye Doctors in Michigan
Michigan Eye Institute is here to serve you as a high-quality, individualized eye care practice. By working with hospitals, teaching institutions, and primary care physicians, we can offer our patients an extensive range of ophthalmology services in which the eye exams, treatment, and optical services are all under one roof.
As our practice has grown, our tradition of eye care excellence has remained our top priority. To ensure top-tier service, we’ve assembled a team of highly-skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists in Michigan who have been trained at some of the most prestigious universities and clinics in the country:
We are proud to introduce to you the best team in eye care.
Areas of Specialization
- Refractive Laser Cataract Surgery
- Standard Cataract Surgery
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Locations
- Flint
- Lapeer
- Rochester
Education and Training
- Bachelor Degree in Anthropology & Zoology at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with the highest distinction
- Academic Honors: William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, James B. Angell Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa election Junior year
- Medical Degree from University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
- Ophthalmology residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota with chief resident distinction
- Glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at University of Miami Medical School
- Active involvement in patient care, resident education, and clinical research
Professional Society Membership
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified, Life member
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Genesee County Medical Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
Other Professional Affiliations
- Genesys Regional Medical Center
- Hurley Hospital
- Lapeer Regional Medical Center
- McLaren Regional Medical Center
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor
- Ferris State University
Areas of Specialization
Locations
- Flint
- Grand Blanc
- Lapeer
Education and Training
- Bachelor Degree in Anthropology & Zoology at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor with the highest distinction
- Medical Degree from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- University Accolades: James B. Angell Scholar, William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, Phi Beta Kappa election
- Ophthalmology residency at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio with chief resident distinction
- Active involvement in patient care, resident education, and clinical research
- Spreads research and knowledge through numerous ophthalmology presentations and publications
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
Professional Society Membership
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Board of Ophthalmology Board-Certified Fellow
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Genesee County Medical Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
Other Professional Affiliations
- Genesys Regional Medical Center
- Hurley Hospital
- Lapeer Regional Medical Center
- McLaren Regional Medical Center
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor
- Ferris State University
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Dry Eye Specialist
- Laser Cataract & Advanced Lens Implant Surgery
Locations
- Flint
- Fenton
Education and Training
- Undergraduate Degree from University of Michigan
- Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine
- University Accolades: William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize, class honors
- Internal medicine internship at Sinai Hospital of Detroit
- Ophthalmology residency at William Beaumont Hospital in suburban Detroit with chief resident distinction
- Active involvement in patient care, resident education, and clinical research
- Involved with numerous ophthalmology presentations and publications
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
Professional Society Membership
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Board of Ophthalmology Board-Certified Fellow
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Genesee County Medical Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
Other Professional Affiliations
- Genesys Regional Medical Center
- Hurley Hospital
- Lapeer Regional Medical Center
- McLaren Regional Medical Center
- Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Assistant Clinical Professor
- Ferris State University
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Cataract and Advanced Lens Implant Surgery
Locations
- Rochester
Education and Training
- Undergraduate and Medical School University of Iowa
- Residency and Surgical Training Rush Medical Center in Chicago
Professional Society Membership
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
- Michigan State Medical Society
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Other Professional Affiliations
- Ascension Providence Rochester
- William Beaumont Hospital
- Michigan College of Optometry
- Ferris State University
- Wayne State University Family Medicine
Areas of Specialization
Locations
- Flint
- Lake Orion
- Grand Blanc
Education and Training
- Bachelor Degree in Biochemistry at Oakland University with the highest distinction
- Medical Degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Internal medicine internship at St. John Hospital in Detroit
- Ophthalmology residency at Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan with chief resident distinction
- Active involvement in patient care, resident education, and clinical research
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
Professional Society Membership
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Board of Ophthalmology Board-Certified Fellow
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Ferris State University
William Rhoades, M.D.
Area of Specialization
Locations
- Grand Blanc
Education and Training
- Undergraduate degree from University of Michigan with distinction
- Medical degree from University of Michigan
- Internship at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts
- Residency at Boston University Medical Center
- Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
- Significant experience in clinical research
- Authored many peer-reviewed publications
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
Professional Society Membership
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retinal Specialists
- Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Cataract and Advanced Lens Implant Surgery
Locations
- Lake Orion
- Flint
- Grand Blanc
- Rochester
Education and Training
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certified
- Ophthalmology Residency University of California-Davis in Sacramento, CA
- Medical Degree with Honors at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI
- BS in Biology, Minor in Psychology, with Honors at University of Michigan in Dearborn, MI
Professional Society Membership
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Michigan Board of Medicine
Other Professional Affiliations
- Medical Board of California
- USMLE
Areas of Specialization
Locations
- Flint
- Lapeer
Education and Training
- Undergraduate degree from Albion College, Albion, MI
- Optometry degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL.
- Hospital-based internship at Birmingham Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Birmingham, AL
- Family Practice Optometric Residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
- Specialized post-residency training in refractive surgical correction, oculoplastics care, advanced retinal care, and refractive cataract surgical care
- Primary research training and execution, including biochemical analysis and visual psychophysics
- Guest lecturer and adjunct academic staff member at multiple Universities.
- American Board of Optometry Board Certified
Professional Society Membership
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
- Ferris State University
Other Professional Affiliations
- Former President: State Optometric Association
- Center Director: VisionAmerica/Eye Health Partners of Montgomery, AL
- University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center Assistant Clinical Professor
Ann Marie Kautz, O.D.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Keratoconus
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
- Specialty Contact Lenses Fittings
Locations
- Fenton
Education and Training
- Undergraduate degree from Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry with advanced pediatric eye care training distinction
- Ocular disease specialty training at Saginaw Veterans Administration Hospital
- Active membership in her medical professional societies for over 21 years
Professional Society Membership
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
Other Professional Affiliations
- Former University of Auckland, New Zealand faculty member
- Former Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences Clinical and Laboratory Instructor
- Former Clinical instructor for continuing education optometrist workshops in New Zealand
- INFANTSEE Public Health Initiative Member Doctor
Casey Coulter, O.D.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Keratoconus
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
- Specialty Contact Lenses Fittings
Locations
- Flint
- Lapeer
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at Michigan State University Lyman Briggs College
- Doctorate in Optometry at Michigan College of Optometry with distinction
- Clinical training internships at Balian Eye Center, the Special Needs Clinic of Saginaw, and the Detroit VA
- Extensive training in ocular disease, contact lenses, and pre-and post-operative care
- Special Needs Patients and Non-Verbal Children Optometric Care training at the Special Needs Clinic
Professional Society Membership
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
- Ferris State University
Kelsey Engelman, O.D.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
- Keratoconus
- Specialty Contact Lenses Fittings
Locations
- Flint
- Grand Blanc
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Biology at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois
- Graduate degree from Indiana University School of Optometry
- Doctorate of Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago
- Externships at Eye Institute of Utah and Ireland Army Health Clinic
- Received Charles R. Shick Award and Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society membership
Professional Society Membership
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
Other Professional Affiliations
- Foundational clinical skills instructor for first-year optometry students
- Disease management and advanced examination skills instructor for optometry students
- IUSO Habitat for Humanity Volunteer including for Martin Luther King Jr. Day vision screenings
Blas T. Mamaril, O.D
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
Locations
- Rochester
Education and Training
- B.A in Biology Indiana University
- B.S in Visual Science
- Doctorate in Optometry from Illinois College of Optometry
Professional Society Membership
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
Other Professional Affiliations
- Michigan College of Optometry
- Ferris State University
Bryan R. Johnson, O.D.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
- Scleral Lens Care
- Dry Eye Care
Locations
- Rochester
Education and Training
- Michigan State University
- Doctorate Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
Professional Society Membership
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
Other Professional Affiliations
- Michigan College of Optometry
- Ferris State University
Danielle Mayne, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
- Pediatric Eye Care
- Specialty Contact Lens Fittings
- Keratoconus
Locations
- Flint
- Lake Orion
Education and Training
- Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Masters in Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry at Ohio State University College of Optometry – Magna Cum Laude
Professional Society Membership
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- Michigan Optometric Association
Other Professional Affiliations
- Medical volunteer for Kenyarelief.org
- Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity
Stephanie Barto, O.D.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
Locations
- Flint
- Fenton
Education and Training
- Michigan College of Optometry
- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry at University of Mount Union
Professional Society Membership
- American Academy of Optometry
- Ohio Optometric Association
Michaella Ford, O.D.
Areas of Specialization
- Comprehensive Medical Eye Care
- Primary Care Optometry
Locations
- Flint
- Fenton
Education and Training
- Illinois College of Optometry
- Doctor of Optometry
- Bachelor of Vision Science
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