Michael A Hater MD

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Physician

1945 Cei DriveCincinnati, OH 45242
Phone+1 513-569-3741
Fax+1 513-569-3941

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Summary

Dr. Michael Hater is an ophthalmologist in Cincinnati, OH and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Bethesda North Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice 24 years. He specializes in cataract related and is experienced in cataract surgery, cornea / external disease, and general / comprehensive ophthalmology.

Education & Training

University of Louisville School of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1997 - 1998
Indiana University School of MedicineChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 1996 - 1997
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Ophthalmology, 1994 - 1997
Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball MemorialInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1993, MD, Alpha Omega Alpha

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Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 1997 - 2027
OH State Medical License 1998 - 2026
IN State Medical License 1995 - 2017
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification NextGen Patient Portal, NextGen Healthcare, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

20 citations
Ab externo scleral fixation of intraocular lens.
D. Snow Slade, Michael A. Hater, Robert J. Cionni, Alan S. Crandall
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2012-08-01
5 citations
Spontaneous resolution of an endocapsular hematoma.
Michael A. Hater, Chi-Wah Yung
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1997-06-01