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Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD

Accepting New Patients

(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Pacific University College of Optometry

Professional interests include: blood disorders, anterior uveitis (iritis), uveitis, and more.

502 EAST 2ND STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

(218) 786-8364

Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD is an optometrist in DULUTH, MN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD is affiliated with Essentia Health and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

Office Locations

502 EAST 2ND STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

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4855 W ARROWHEAD ROAD
HERMANTOWN, MN 55811

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Some issues Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
eye procedures	320

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	18
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
eye procedures	339

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	166
eye procedures	325

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	74
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
eye procedures	415

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	44
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	146
eye procedures	467

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	43
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
eye procedures	404

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	42
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
eye procedures	364

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	31
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
eye procedures	309

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	23
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	156
eye procedures	415

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	129
eye procedures	92

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	171
eye procedures	107

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	23
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated as an optometrist in DULUTH, MN were eye procedures.

doctor visit	143
eye procedures	323

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	76
85 and over	33
Less than 65	80
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in DULUTH, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-31

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Michael Fuchs is fantastic. Thorough explanation of diagnosis and treatment and very personable. He is very knowledgeable, thorough and takes time to listen. Truly a wonderful clinician.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The doctor is ALWAYS fantastic. I have seen him for previous visits. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and answers my questions even when I ask too many.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Fuchs is EXCELLENT!! His Care is Outstanding and He ALWAYS Listens and Makes me Feel at Ease. So Happy He is Back at Essentia!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-16

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Essential is luck to have Michael Fuchs as an employee......he is the reason we keep coming back to the Essentia Eye Dept.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Fuchs is always extremely thorough and provides very understandable and complete explanations.and is very personable!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-07

Patient verified via Press Ganey

As always Dr Fuchs took the time to explain results of his exam as well as the photographic studies done during my visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I truly believe Dr Fuchs is one of the best doctors. I already have recommended him to a family member.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Great experience as always with Dr Fuchs. Thorough, polite, kind, explains everything.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Fuchs was thorough, friendly, explained my eye problems and provided expert care!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-20

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Mike Fuchs is very good at what he does and it is always good to see him.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$188 XIIDRA $188
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$88 Izervay $88
AbbVie Inc.	$80 DURYSTA $80
Alcon Vision LLC	$39 iLux $22	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $16
RxSight Inc	$29 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $29
Other	$22 XIIDRA $22

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$258
Education	$188

Biography

Dr. Michael Fuchs specializes in optometry (primary eye care). Dr. Fuchs is rated highly by his patients. He is affiliated with Essentia Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Hermantown, MN.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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2015 Medicare Patient Data

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD From 2013 - 2023

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