Dr. Michael Vaughn Emerson MD
Ophthalmologist
710 East 24th Street Suite 304 Minneapolis MN, 55404About
Dr. Michael Emerson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Emerson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Emerson can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Emerson can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Retina Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Oregon HS Univ/Casey Inst, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2005
Internships
- University of Hawaii
Fellowships
- Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Hennepin County Medical Society, Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology
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Inspirational Mentors
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography and Tennis
Favorite professional publications
- Ophthalmology and Retina Journal
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