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Dr. David Michelson, MD

Dr. David Michelson, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. David Michelson, MD is an ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

9834 Genesee Ave Ste 200 La Jolla, CA 92037

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Dr. Michelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Michelson

4.5
33 ratings, 17 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Eye Doc
I have been going to Dr. Michelson for 25 years plus. Very smart, friendly, and very concerned about you! Listen intently to what you are saying. I personally like him a lot as a physician and friend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ROD4017 – Feb 04, 2025
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A good communicator!
I just needed clarity about my eye situation and Dr Michelson provided that in spades. I always understand much better after talking to him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Chiwah Slater – Dec 16, 2024
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Great!
Everything was great! Dr Michaelson is wonderful, listens to all your questions and makes sure you are satisfied with everything before you leave!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2024
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The Best
We have been his patients since day one. We couldn't be happier
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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uMe2u on YouTube – Oct 16, 2024
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Pacific Eye Care
My visit with Dr. Michaelson at Pacific Eye Care was great.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 28, 2024
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Thorough, listened well, caring, and professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 26, 2024
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Smart and caring
I feel he cared about my situation. It was my first visit. He's patient, compassionate and SMART!!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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excellent doctor!
dr. michelson was great! he is good at making sure any changes that are implemented work with the patient’s routine and comfortability level, and he is great at educating patients. i work in healthcare and am very picky about my providers, and i definitely recommend dr. michelson!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 10, 2024
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Thorough and Caring
I was so impressed during my visit with Dr. Michaelson. He took my eye health very seriously and recommended regular follow-ups to access my situation in more depth. I was so thankful to be treated so kindly and with great care. The entire staff from beginning to end was amazing! I would go out of my way and pay out of pocket to visit Dr. Michaelson and his staff again. The staff is clearly happy, well taken care of, informed, and professional. I can’t say enough good about this visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bethanie S. – Feb 24, 2024
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Always great service
I have gone here for over 2 years. Dr. Michaelson is very kind and takes good care of my eyes.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marilyn J Halpern – Jan 18, 2024
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Annual visit
Annual visit
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 13, 2023
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Extremely professional, offered comprehensive assessment of my vision health with important preventive steps to avoid issues with dry eyes and overuse of contact lenses. During my appointment the doctor was kindly working with several staff members with a new computer system. Dr. Mickelson is a kind person to patients and staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 04, 2023
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Do Recommend. Super.
Dr. Michelson ran tests on me I didn't know exist. Office is a very intelligent, tightly run ship. I feel safe and in good hands. These are real doctors here. Go here. This is correct patient care. This isva doctor is meritous and his whole office gives me hope and I'm trying to not die right now. Students, this is what your intelligent patients will be expecting of you. If I were to be a doctor, I'd work for free for him just to learn. I'm a brutal reviewer. I have not one negative thing to say. One thing, the signage into the building and parking isn't clear. I would call ahead and ask directions if you haven't been here before. Go here.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mindy Kuhle – Oct 20, 2022
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worst visit ever
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2022
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3 years ago I went to see Dr. Michelson via a recommendation from a trusted friend. It was a very good experience. I needed cataract surgery on one eye. He explained the process, gave me the options, and we went with a laser approach. The results are fantastic (I don't need glasses at all for near or far vision in that eye). I'm back again to do my second eye. (I have a strange pattern--I'm only in my 50s, the cataracts progressed very quickly, within a few years from nothing to essentially blind, and the eyes didn't progress at the same time).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dean – Jul 08, 2020
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My visit with Dr. Michelson was by far the worst I have ever had with a physician! As an earlier reviewer mentioned, they try to pressure patients to schedule multiple unnecessary visits!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Dec 13, 2016
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This practice is a big disappointment. Dr. David S. Michelson repeatedly recommended a wrong procedure (I realized it after I went for a second opinion). It was only need one office visit, but I was asked for five office visits and the office charged repeatedly for inappropriate diagnostic procedures.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Jon in San Diego, CA – Apr 25, 2016
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About Me

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To serve the community and improve my patients' vision with custom treatment options are my true passions

biography

Dr. David S. Michelson is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology with special interests in dry eye syndromes and treatments, ocular surface disease syndromes and treatments, glaucoma management, cataract surgery, macular...read more
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Practice

EyeCare of La Jolla9834 Genesee Ave Ste 200 La Jolla, CA 92037
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: open 24 hours
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The Eye Surgery Center1900 E Washington St Colton, CA 92324
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