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.
Dr Michaels takes his time and listens. I feel like a human being when I see him.
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Is Excellent!!!
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Derek was very personable and thorough. He made it easy to ask questions and explained what he was doing each step of the way.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He is very informative and makes you understand everything well. I think he's a great doctor
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great eye Doctor explains everything
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Can't say enough good about Dr. Michaels.
He is wonderful, kind and very knowledgeable.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
As usual, my visit there was excellent.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Michaelis was very thorough. He answered all of my questions and made me very comfortable will all the things that come along with more ‘mature’ eyes.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Good communicator. Smart. Figured out my eye problem which was a big relief to me.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Super nice and very knowledgeable. Went in for eye exam after concussion and he was so helpful and thorough.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
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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.
Dr Michaels takes his time and listens. I feel like a human being when I see him.
Dr. Is Excellent!!!
Derek was very personable and thorough. He made it easy to ask questions and explained what he was doing each step of the way.
He is very informative and makes you understand everything well. I think he's a great doctor
Great eye Doctor explains everything
Can't say enough good about Dr. Michaels. He is wonderful, kind and very knowledgeable.
As usual, my visit there was excellent.
Dr. Michaelis was very thorough. He answered all of my questions and made me very comfortable will all the things that come along with more ‘mature’ eyes.
Good communicator. Smart. Figured out my eye problem which was a big relief to me.
Super nice and very knowledgeable. Went in for eye exam after concussion and he was so helpful and thorough.