Michael Morgan, MD, PhD
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Biography
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Michael L. Morgan, MD joined the University Hospitals Eye Institute in 2015 and serves as the director of clinical neuro-ophthalmology with an additional appointment in the Department of Neurology. Dr. Morgan is fellowship-training in neuro-ophthalmology with certification in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He received his MD & PhD degrees with graduate research in neuroscience on vision motion processing in 2013 at Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed a neurology residency at Washington University in St. Louis / Barnes-Jewish Hospital, followed by a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology.
Dr. Morgan's clinical interests encompass aspects of neuro-ophthalmology involving afferent (incoming) neural aspects of vision and movements and alignment of the eyes. He treats patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), optic neuritis, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, giant cell arteritis / arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, and diplopia, including ocular myasthenia gravis and thyroid eye disease, and visual problems resulting from strokes and brain tumors. He works closely with colleagues within the Department of Ophthalmology, the Department of Neurology, and the Department of Neurosurgery at University Hospitals.
Dr. Morgan teaches medical students and residents in both ophthalmology and neurology. At the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, he teaches fundamentals of the visual pathways to students in their pre-clinical years. Dr. Morgan enjoys having interested students join him again in their clinical years. Within the UH Eye Institute, he teaches every resident in an intensive two-month rotation on neuro-ophthalmology. He was named Attending of the Year for 2018-2019 to honor his unrelenting commitment to resident education. He leads an organization of Grand Rounds and serves on the accreditation committee for the ophthalmology residency. He also lectures residents in the Department of Neurology and leads the monthly joint Neuro-Ophthalmology Conference involving both the ophthalmology and neurology departments. He is active in the Cleveland Ophthalmological Society to update area ophthalmologists on neuro-ophthalmology. As a North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society member, he serves on the Continuing Medical Education Committee and Patient Information Committee to educate both other doctors and patients on neuro-ophthalmological diseases. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
Expertise
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
English
Office Locations
UH Landerbrook Health Center
5850 Landerbrook Dr
Mayfield Heights OH, 44124
440-449-9991
Patient Experience Reviews
4.6 out of 5
134 Ratings
Patient Comments (32)
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Doctor Morgan is really a top-notch doctor. He really knows his field well, (eyes) and is helping me to make a correct choice about how to proceed with my condition. He is very thorough, and I highly regard his skill.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Good experience: Always asks at end of appointment if I have any further questions.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Good experience
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
I have hearing aids and was so afraid to come to this appointment without my husband to also "hear for me." My husband had had surgery the prior week and could not come with me. But Dr. Morgan was so nice and spoke slow and loudly, (but not annoyingly), so that I heard and understood every word he said. He's been the best doctor that I have ever had!!My only problem that really troubled me, was in scheduling my appointment!. [...]
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Morgan has always been so kind and caring. He goes above and beyond. I feel safe and comfortable in his care.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
He always listens, that's what I like about him.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
I was satisfied with the care
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr, Morgan is an excellent physician. Gave me adequate time and explained everything.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Morgan is knowledgeable, gives thorough information, is easy to talk to, and answers all questions. I was extremely pleased with my experience.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Morgan is an excellent physician, and really takes the time to explain things to me. He showed me the results of the eye tests, printed off a copy of the chart, and thoroughly explained them to me. I would recommend him to any of my family or friends.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Good
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Morgan is an expert in my condition. I think he is one of the most caring, kind doctors I have ever seen. I have read/heard "bad" things about his bedside manner. I have no idea what these folks are talking about. He is smart and explains everything in detail, in a way I can understand. I truly admire and appreciate him. Thank you.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Provider was very through in explaining everything that was being done. Provider at end of appointment even asked if I have had any questions. The wait was long, but it was a compressive examination and worth the wait.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr Morgan is very good at listening and explaining things in layman's terms. He ordered an additional blood test based on what I told him and he said I should get it done within a week. He also followed up quickly with the blood test results.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Morgan is always quite thorough with explaining things to me and answering my questions. ***
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Morgan is wonderful.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Great Care. Thank you
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr Morgan is excellent.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
He was excellent and the exam was so thorough. I am having a serious medical issue. I have more test and an MRI scheduled then will see him again.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
*** He Is kind, Informative, patiently answers my questions and explains everything to me in a caring manner. He is very thorough and I am blessed to be his patient.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Really good job of tying together several pieces of a complicated medical history regarding the chief complaint at this visit. Excellent!
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
My experiences with Dr. Morgan have been very positive. He is knowledgeable, patient, and friendly, and he listens to my concerns and answers my questions clearly and completely. I am very comfortable being in his care and very much enjoy my appointments with him.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Good experience with Dr. Morgan, ***
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr Mike Morgan is the best eye doctor that I have ever seen.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr Morgan is an exceptional physician. He took an extensive amount of time with me to gather information regarding the onset of my symptoms and my medical history. He was patient, kind and thorough in evaluating my health issues. He did an outstanding job of thoroughly explaining some plausible root causes of my health concerns. *** I am extremely pleased and grateful for the excellent quality of care I received from Dr Morgan.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr. Morgan was very direct, specific, factual, professional and kind. *** He was great.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
I found Dr. Morgan an intelligent, caring listener *** I am grateful he recommended blood test as the true origin of my condition has not yet been pinpointed. ***
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr. MICHAEL MORGAN IS THE BEST EYE DOCTOR I HAVE EVER SEEN
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
Dr. Morgan is the best. I am so grateful for him and his team.
Reviewed On 5/1/2022
Overall a very positive experience. Labs and tests were ordered. I scheduled them when I got homeReally Great experience
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Dr. Morgan is an expert in his field. He's brilliant and kind. How rare is that? *** Dr. Morgan gave me knowledge and information to deal with this traumatic experience, and was gracious and kind at the same time.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
*** The receptionist never greeted us was ver abrupt but other members were helpful. I realize my app. Was added at the end of the day to get me in. For that I am grateful. I had looked forward to this visit as the paperwork I completed showed a very caring Dr. However Dr. Morgan never greeted me told me to sit in the chair and put a cover in my hand 2 block one eye and started barking off instructions. *** I was very frustrated. When I finally spoke and he realized Icould put sentences together he changed and became more obliging. At the end of my visit he engaged me in a conversation about my English heritage. Apologized for his abruptness and we parted friends. I believe he he had a difficult patient with children before me hence the abruptness.
Research & Publications
Research Interests
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Certifications & Memberships
- Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education
Fellowship | Neuro-Ophthalmology
Neuro-Ophthalmology - Methodist Hospital (Houston) (2013 - 2015)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - Barnes-Jewish Hospital (2009 - 2013)
Medical Education
Washington University School Of Medicine In St Louis (2009)
Undergraduate
University Of Mississippi (2000)
Undergraduate
Rice University (1997)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Morgan did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.