Dr. Derek Michaelis is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.
Dr. Michaelis is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, and the Minnesota Optometric Association.
Dr. Michaelis practices general optometry, along with dry eye treatment and also specializes in advanced contact lens fittings.
Dr. Derek Michaelis is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.
Dr. Michaelis is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, and the Minnesota Optometric Association.
Dr. Michaelis practices general optometry, along with dry eye treatment and also specializes in advanced contact lens fittings.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Relf Eyecare through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Just the best!! Very knowledgeable eye doc!
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Open to alternative discussion, treated me like a person. Excellent visit
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very attentive and helpful.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Michaelis was awesome - kind, knowledgeable, interesting, answered all my questions. I look forward my annual eye appointments with Dr Michaelis!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
He is an excellent Doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Really like this man! He is a complete professional !
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Professional and friendly.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very excellent. He went through everything.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Staff is very thorough doctor is very thorough as well and patient bedside manner is amazing answered all my questions and look forward to seeing him again
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He is the best. Very knowledgeable. Very attentive to my issues. All around great!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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Relf EyeCare Specialists
4413 Air Base Road Hermantown, MN 55811
Dr. Derek Michaelis is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA.
Dr. Michaelis is a member of the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric Association, and the Minnesota Optometric Association.
Dr. Michaelis practices general optometry, along with dry eye treatment and also specializes in advanced contact lens fittings.
Just the best!! Very knowledgeable eye doc!
Open to alternative discussion, treated me like a person. Excellent visit
Very attentive and helpful.
Dr Michaelis was awesome - kind, knowledgeable, interesting, answered all my questions. I look forward my annual eye appointments with Dr Michaelis!
He is an excellent Doctor!
Really like this man! He is a complete professional !
Professional and friendly.
Very excellent. He went through everything.
Staff is very thorough doctor is very thorough as well and patient bedside manner is amazing answered all my questions and look forward to seeing him again
He is the best. Very knowledgeable. Very attentive to my issues. All around great!