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Michael Couris, MD, Ophthalmology, San Diego, CA, Scripps Mercy Hospital

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Ophthalmology San Diego, CA

Private Practice at Vision Care and Correction of San Diego

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Couris is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. He also speaks medical Spanish. He is experienced in cataracts, refractive surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma, and refractive lens exchange.

Education & Training

  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1999
  • Naval Medical Center (San Diego)
    Naval Medical Center (San Diego)Internship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1994 - 1996
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Press Mentions

  • In California, a Fierce Battle over Surprise Medical Bills Pits Docs Against Insurers
    In California, a Fierce Battle over Surprise Medical Bills Pits Docs Against InsurersAugust 29th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Board Member, Fremon Scientific2021 - Present