Michael Saidel, MD
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.
Dr. Saidel is currently seeing new and referral patients in our Petaluma & Sonoma offices.