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Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (20)
Map Pin Small Slingerlands, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO

Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Slingerlands, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital and Saint Peter's Hospital. Dr. Pokabla, completed a residency at Doctors Hospital Ohio Health. Patients rated Dr. Pokabla an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Pokabla works at Practice in Slingerlands, NY with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Glaucoma along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Pokabla's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Glaucoma Consultants of the Capital Region Pllc
    1240 New Scotland Rd Ste 201, Slingerlands, NY 12159 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 475-7300
  2. 2
    Office
    15 Vista Blvd, Slingerlands, NY 12159 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 475-7300
  3. 3
    Office
    203 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-2200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Albany Medical Center Hospital
  • Saint Peter's Hospital

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Diabetic Cataracts
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Presbyopia
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
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Blepharoplasty
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Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Incisional Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
Laser Trabeculoplasty
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Trabeculectomy
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    About Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154531291
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Upmc Presby
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Doctors Hospital Ohio Health
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • MOUNT UNION COLLEGE
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Michael Pokabla, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pokabla is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pokabla has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pokabla has seen patients for Glaucoma, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pokabla on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    20 patients have reviewed Dr. Pokabla. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pokabla.

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