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Michael Saidel, MD

Specialty
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
    (Board Certified)
Languages
English
Primary Address | Office Details
North Bay Eye Associates, A Medical Corporation - Petaluma
104 Lynch Creek Way
Suite 15
Petaluma, CA 94954

Phone: (707) 762-3573

Fax: (707) 765-6873

Secondary Address | Office Details
North Bay Eye Associates - Sonoma

35 Maple Street

Sonoma, CA 95476

Phone: (707) 996-1052

Fax: (707) 996-6787

Medical Groups & Affiliations
  • Providence Affiliated Provider
  • Providence Medical Network
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    Biography
    Dr. Saidel is a corneal specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist. He joined North Bay Eye Associates medical staff in 2016. He is board certified in Ophthalmology and specializes in diseases of the cornea, refractive surgery and uveitis. From 2005 to 2016 he served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago.

    Dr. Saidel performs state-of-the-art cataract surgery. He uses advanced technology intraocular lenses including multifocal lenses, extended depth of focus lenses, and toric lenses. He specializes in the use of premium intraocular lenses to achieve independence from glasses. He employs all laser, bladeless techniques for LASIK. He performs corneal transplants using both traditional and endothelial techniques.

    He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He completed ophthalmology residency training at Tulane University in 2004. He did his fellowship in cornea, uveitis and refractive surgery at the University of California San Francisco - Proctor Foundation in 2005.

    Dr. Saidel is widely published and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles. His two books, Ophthalmology Review Manual and Review Questions in Ophthalmology, are perennial best sellers. He has received awards for his research through the American Academy of Ophthalmology and residency programs.

    Dedicated to teaching, Dr. Saidel was awarded "Teacher of the Year" twice at the University of Chicago. His instructional courses on complex cataract surgery have been awarded best in class.

    Dr. Saidel is married and has two daughters. When not practicing ophthalmology, he enjoys taking his kids cycling and skiing. He is an avid photographer and surfer.     Read More
    Primary Specialties
    Primary Specialties
    • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
      (Board Certified)
    Other Specialties Associations
    Certifications
    Board Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
    Education
    Education & Training
    • Medical School
      University of Illinois College of Medicine - 1999
    • Internship
      Ophthalmology - Tucson Medical Center - 2000
    • Residency
      Ophthalmology - Tulane University - 2004
    • Fellowship
      Cornea, Uveitis, Refractive Surgery - UC San Francisco - 2005
  • Insurance Accepted

    Insurance Accepted

    • Insurance Plan

    • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
    • Blue Shield of CA HMO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Health Net HMO
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
    • Western Health Advantage HMO
    • Western Health Advantage Medicare
 

North Bay Eye Associates, A Medical Corporation - Petaluma

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North Bay Eye Associates - Sonoma

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