Kevin Scott Michels MD

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Northwest Eyelid and Orbital Specialists, PS

626 S. Sheridan StSpokane, WA 99202
Phone+1 509-279-2176
Fax+1 509-279-2941

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Summary

Dr. Kevin Michels is an ophthalmologist based in Spokane, WA, specializing in oculo-plastic and orbital reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical internship in internal medicine at Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical Center, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Michels is experienced in ophthalmic trauma, mohs reconstruction, facial paralysis, cosmetic surgery, and ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He has contributed to multiple publications focusing on various aspects of ophthalmic surgery and management of related conditions. Dr. Michels has received CMS Meaningful Use Certifications and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Ophthalmology, 2005 - 2008
Legacy Health/Emanuel Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 2004

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Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 2006 - Present
OH State Medical License 2007 - 2028
WA State Medical License 2010 - 2028
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MacPractice 2020 MU, MacPractice, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification MacPractice 20/20, MacPractice, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

How Many Oculoplastic Fellowships are Needed to Meet the Future Demand for Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons in the United States for the Next 10, 20, and 30 Years?
Lensa E Moen, Jason T Yarter, Kevin S Michels
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2025-12-02
Changes in perception of pitch during vocal performance after three- and two-wall orbital decompression surgery.
Kasey B Johnson, David Stoddard, Michael Cruz, Kevin S Michels
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2025-01-01
4 citations
A 10-Year Review of the Management of Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: A Private Practice Experience.
Kasey B Johnson, James T Rosenbaum, Jason T Yarter, Talmage Broadbent, Kevin S Michels
Cornea. 2023-05-01