Dr. Michael Allingham
Overview
I am an ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of medical conditions affecting the retina, including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, and other macular diseases. I believe that no two patients are exactly alike. For each of my patients, I carefully consider exam findings, imaging, and patient needs and preferences to create a customized treatment plan. In addition to patient care, I study the biology, diagnosis and treatment of macular edema, and I am involved in basic laboratory science, ocular imaging analysis and clinical trials of new medications. I think that my time in clinic drives my research and that the insights gained from my research keep me at the cutting edge of diagnosis and treatment strategies for my patients. Outside of work I spend as much time as possible outdoors with my wife and daughter. In whatever time is left I can be found exploring western North Carolina on my mountain bike.
Dr. Allingham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Retinal Vein Occlusion.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2000 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Allingham has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Duke Eye Center
Vision is so intricately related to one's quality of life. Many patients who come to the Duke Eye Center are concerned that they could be going blind, but they rarely ask that question directly. It is important that my patients clearly understand their eye disease process, the risks, benefits and all treatment options so that we can make joint decisions. I try to reassure, when possible, and share the positives, such as 'their eye condition may only affect one eye' or that 'it is possible to improve their vision or prevent further visual loss'. We also discuss how other health problems or lifestyle decisions can affect their visual health. When someone has a vision threatening condition, it is my goal to ensure that they know that, as their physician, I will advise them and guide them through their treatment and the often complicated medical system. I enjoy what I do every day as part of the Duke Health family!. Dr. Fekrat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Carolina Eye Associates PA
Arghavan Almony is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Almony is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Almony is currently accepting new patients.
Carolina Eye Associates PA
Zeina Haddad is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Haddad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Haddad is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Allingham isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Allingham isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Allingham isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Allingham isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Allingham isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Allingham isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Allingham isAdvanced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Allingham isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Coats DiseaseDr. Allingham isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Allingham isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Allingham isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Allingham isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Allingham isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Allingham isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.