Dr. Michael Duplessie
Dr. Michael Duplessie
Trusted. Backed by Science. Leads with Compassion.
Dr. Michael Duplessie
Dr. Duplessie has spent his entire medical career advancing patient care. With a physician-led approach rooted in science and empathy. You’ll receive fast, respectful care from a doctor who listens
A Legacy of Visionary Leadership
With a career defined by firsts, I’ve not only helped shape the field of ophthalmology—I’ve helped name it. From organizing the first U.S. LASIK course to authoring foundational textbook chapters on both LASIK and lamellar corneal transplantation, my work has advanced vision science and surgical care for decades.
As a LASIK pioneer, I saw early on the extraordinary potential of this life-changing procedure. I helped popularize the term “LASIK” itself and led the first and largest U.S. training course for American surgeons—a landmark event that helped establish LASIK as the gold standard for refractive correction in the United States. My textbook chapters were among the first to thoroughly address myopic and hyperopic LASIK, helping shape generations of surgeons and refining patient outcomes.
Yet my contributions go well beyond refractive surgery. As a visionary in corneal transplantation, I was among the earliest to perform lamellar and sutureless corneal transplants, and authored the first comprehensive textbook chapter on modern lamellar keratoplasty. This shift toward less invasive, more targeted transplant techniques is now the global standard—and I’m honored to have played a part in making it so.
These innovations stem from a core belief: that the best care combines advanced technology with empathy and respect. I listen. I adapt. I tailor every treatment—whether it’s a simple exam, red eye relief, or delicate microsurgery—to the unique needs of each patient. My mission is simple but profound: to help you see life clearly—one patient at a time.
When you choose me, you’re not just choosing experience. You’re choosing leadership, innovation, and compassion, woven together by decades of dedication to transforming lives through better vision.
Innovation, Empathy, and Giving Back
What makes my approach to medicine different? Good medicine is personal. I believe that leading-edge technology must always be matched by authentic human connection. Patients often tell me they feel seen, heard, and respected—because they are.
While many physicians follow innovation, I strive to lead it. I authored a key chapter on Excimer and Femtosecond LASERs for Presbyopia—written years before FDA approval, accurately predicting a major shift in how we treat age-related vision loss. As these technologies continue to evolve, I take pride in having helped set the stage for the next generation of eye care.
But pioneering procedures aren’t the only way I’ve worked to make a difference. I’m deeply proud of the clinical training partnership I developed with Waterloo University, which enabled fifteen volunteer Canadian eye doctors per year to serve alongside me. Through this initiative, my practice became one of the largest private contributors to medical and surgical charity in the U.S. between 2000 and 2013.
That same patient-centered philosophy now informs my work in medical marijuana, where science, compassion, and safety converge. I believe the most effective medicine is the one that causes the fewest side effects and improves your quality of life—not just your lab results. It’s not about following trends—it’s about following the evidence and putting patients first.
Whether I’m performing cutting-edge LASIK, guiding a nervous first-time patient through telemedicine, or helping you explore alternative treatments like medical cannabis, my goal is always the same: to deliver care that is effective, ethical, and empathetic.
And yes—I’m accepting new patients. If you’re ready to take the next step toward clearer vision or better health, I’m here to help.