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Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS

(29 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Surgery

Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts

4800 N. 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 598-7646

Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS is an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and surgery. Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS is affiliated with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.

Office Locations

40 Capri Boulevard Suite 102
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

4800 N. 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 598-7646

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

5250 E. Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85206

(480) 420-1005

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

8435 E. Baseline Road
Mesa, AZ 85209

(480) 420-1025

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

855 S. Dobson Road Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85224

(480) 420-1000

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Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

8763 E Bell Road Suite 106
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(602) 975-7979

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Some issues Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS performed more anterior segment surgery, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2012, Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	124

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	179

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	1076
laser treatment	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	60
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	58
doctor visit	41
eye procedures	2131
laser treatment	58

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	1004

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1142
Black	216
Hispanic	232
Asian	98
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	994
From 75 to 84	478
85 and over	118
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	1511
laser treatment	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	89
Hispanic	74
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	32
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	106
eye procedures	1779
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	317
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	134
Hispanic	88
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	71
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	188
doctor visit	13
eye procedures	3462
laser treatment	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	239

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	719
Black	20
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	489
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	190
eye procedures	3095
laser treatment	190
ultrasound (sonogram)	136

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	21
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	40
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	141
eye procedures	2436
laser treatment	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	158

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	522
Black	11
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	89
doctor visit	617
eye procedures	2837
laser treatment	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	334

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	11
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	478
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	40
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	629
eye procedures	2694
laser treatment	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	258

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	15
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	40
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Lake Havasu City, AZ were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	92
doctor visit	204
eye procedures	1938
laser treatment	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	198

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	513
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	63
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	212
85 and over	39
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	384

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Nebraska.

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Havasu City, AZ.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ReVision Optics, Inc.	$1,044 Raindrop Near Vision Inlay $1,044
RxSight Inc	$387 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $387
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$300 Tecnis Simplicity $131	Catalys Laser System $103	Tecnis IOL $26	Tecnis Symfony IOL $10	$30
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$147 VisuMax $111	QUATERA 700 $36
Harrow Eye, LLC	$125 IHEEZO $125
Other	$586 ALREX $60	ZYLET $58	Ilevro $47	Durezol $39	BESIVANCE $32	Other $350

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,761
Travel and Lodging	$744
Education	$84

Biography

Dr. Aaron Amacher, who practices in Phoenix, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Mesa, AZ, is a medical specialist in surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease). He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Amacher include LASIK and cataracts. He is a graduate of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Amacher is affiliated with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron George Amacher III, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

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