Michelle S. Attzs
Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Michelle S. Attzs

Pediatrics
807 Children's Way, 
Jacksonville, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
1
conditions
807 Children's Way, 
Jacksonville, FL 

Overview

Michelle S. Attzs, MD, MBBS, is an independent pediatric ophthalmologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Attzs delivers advanced care for children with complex vision problems and eye disorders. Dr. Attzs also diagnoses and treats adults with double vision and strabismus. Each appointment starts with a conversation about your child and your concerns. Using advanced tests and procedures, Dr. Attzs diagnoses pediatric eye conditions.

Dr. Attzs is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Ptosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Attzs is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Ophthalmology in ZZ

Fellowships

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Johns Hopkins Hosp./Wilmer Eye Inst

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville
807 Children's Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Attzs 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.

Retinopathy of Prematurity
Strabismus

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.

4 Total Publications

Enhancing patient and parent education in pediatric ophthalmology using artificial intelligence: a report by the AAPOS Public Information Committee.
Enhancing patient and parent education in pediatric ophthalmology using artificial intelligence: a report by the AAPOS Public Information Committee.
Journal: Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Published: February 01, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle S. Attzs

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle S. Attzs by calling their office at 904-697-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Michelle S. Attzs a top-rated expert for Strabismus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle S. Attzs is classified as an Advanced 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. Michelle S. Attzs specialize in?

While Dr. Michelle S. Attzs is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Michelle S. Attzs participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michelle S. Attzs has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle S. Attzs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michelle S. Attzs accept my insurance?

Dr. Michelle S. Attzs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 904-697-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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