Overview
Born and raised in Paris, Texas, Michael Hunt graduated Summa Cum Laude from Baylor University in 1995. He received his medical doctorate with high honor after four years of training at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also participated in medical missions and earned distinction as an Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society member.
Dr. Hunt completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus at the world-renowned University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. In 2004, he moved to the Fort Worth area.
Honored as a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, Dr. Hunt has made several medical mission trips to Vietnam, caring for underprivileged patients. He is a longtime volunteer for the Alexander Eye Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Dr. Hunt has also served as primary investigator on several clinical trials and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles.
Dr. Hunt cares for pediatric eye disorders and adults with misaligned eyes (strabismus). He has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, trauma, retinopathy of prematurity, glaucoma and ptosis.
Dr. Hunt is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Epicanthal Folds.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2212 Emery St., Denton, TX 76201
321 S. Henderson St., Fort Worth, TX 76014
129 Chandler Road, Keller, TX 76248
2400 Ambassador Dr., Waco, TX 76712
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hunt 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Hunt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Hunt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Hunt by calling their office at 817-529-9949. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Hunt a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Hunt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael Hunt specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Hunt is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Esotropia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Michael Hunt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Hunt has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Hunt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Hunt accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Hunt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-529-9949 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AmblyopiaDr. Hunt isDistinguished. Learn about Amblyopia.
- EsotropiaDr. Hunt isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- StrabismusDr. Hunt isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- AlbinismDr. Hunt isAdvanced. Learn about Albinism.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Hunt isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Hunt isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChalazionDr. Hunt isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ColobomaDr. Hunt isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Hunt isAdvanced. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Hunt isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AniridiaDr. Hunt isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Hunt isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Hunt isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- BlepharitisDr. Hunt isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cat Eye SyndromeDr. Hunt isExperienced. Learn about Cat Eye Syndrome.