Dr. Michelle Akler, MD
Ophthalmology ·
Female ·
Age 48
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Dr. Michelle Akler, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Dearborn, MI and has been practicing for 19 years. She graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine in 1994 and specializes in ophthalmology.
Akler Eye Center
2841 Monroe St Ste 1
Dearborn, MI 48124
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCare
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Top Care Areas
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
high
more than 85% of peers
Glaucoma
high
more than 81% of peers
Glaucoma Surgery
normal
more than 64% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Akler "At the Akler Eye Center our goal is to provide modern high-quality ophthalmic medical and surgical care that will exceed our patients expectations. Our philosophy is that the best care can only be attained by providing individual attention to our patients needs."
1 Specialties
- Ophthalmology
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
71 Conditions Treated
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Astigmatism
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Benign Tumor
- Blepharitis
- Cancer
- Cataract
- Cataract, Posterior Polar, 1
- Cataract, Posterior Polar, 2
- Cataract, Posterior Polar, 3
- Cataract, Posterior Polar, 4
- Cataract, Posterior Polar, 5
- Cataract, Total Congenital
- Cataract, Zonular
- Chalazion
- Congenital Glaucoma
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Erosion
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes-Like Blepharitis
- Diabetes-Like Retinal Edema
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Ectropion of Eyelid
- Entropion
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Eyelid Spasm
- Farsightedness
- Floaters
- Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, B
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, C
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, D
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, E
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, F
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, G
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, I
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, J
- Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, K
- Glaucoma 3, Primary Congenital, A
- Glaucoma Acquired Secondary to Intraocular Neoplasm
- Glaucoma, Normal Tension, Susceptibility to
- Graves' Disease
- Iridocyclitis
- Keratitis
- Lattice Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Nearsightedness
- Optic Neuritis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Presbyopia
- Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
- Pseudophakia
- Pterygium
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Senile Cataracts
- Thyroid Disease
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
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13 Procedures
- Blepharoplasty
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Epi-LASIK Eye Surgery
- Excision of Chalazion
- Eye Surgery
- Eyelid Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- LASIK
- Peripheral Iridotomy
- Pterygium Surgery
- Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Toronto Faculty Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1994
- McMaster University OntarioInternship Hospital | Completed 1996
- University Of Colorado HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Dr. Akler was named one of LaserVisions top 5 surgeons in the United States for achieving excellence in refractive surgery.,
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Now Accepting New Patients
Dr. Akler accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSOptions PPO
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