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Michael D. Depaolis, O.D.
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1701 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618
About Me
Dr. DePaolis is a graduate of St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He has practiced in the Rochester community since 1987 and also serves as adjunct faculty at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and provides optometric internship guidance to students of the State University of New York School of Optometry.
A Fellow in the Academy of Optometry and the Editor of Primary Care Optometry News, Dr. DePaolis frequently serves as a clinical investigator in the disciplines of contact lenses and anterior segment care. The author of over 100 articles, papers and textbook chapters, he has lectured at over 400 eye care meetings worldwide.
Dr. DePaolis is the 2007 recipient of the American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section Luminary Award for Distinguished Practice and the 2010 New York State Optometric Association's Distinguished Achievement Award.
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Publications
Journal Articles
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: What's New in Diagnosis and Management?
Lee, A, Wingerchuk, D, DePaolis, M.
Healio CME (Ocular Surgery News). 2021; .
DePaolis M, Cho P, Cunningham D, Morgan PB, Quinn TG, Saks AP, Shovlin JP
Contact lens & anterior eye : the journal of the British Contact Lens Association.. 2013 January 1536 Suppl 1 :S28-33. Epub 1900 01 01.
Karpecki P, Depaolis M, Hunter JA, White EM, Rigel L, Brunner LS, Usner DW, Paterno MR, Comstock TL
Clinical therapeutics.. 2009 March 31 (3):514-26. Epub 1900 01 01.
Itoi M, Ryan R, Depaolis M, Aquavella JV
Journal of refractive surgery.. 1997 13 (1):69-73. Epub 1900 01 01.
DePaolis MD
Optometry clinics : the official publication of the Prentice
Hart DE, DePaolis M, Ratner BD, Mateo NB
The CLAO journal : official publication of the Contact Lens
Geasey SD, del Cerro M, DePaolis MD, Aquavella JV, Viola RS
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science.. 1992 February 33 (2):298-303. Epub 1900 01 01.
Lindahl KJ, DePaolis MD, Aquavella JV, Temnycky GO, Erdey RA
The CLAO journal : official publication of the Contact Lens
Aquavella JV, DePaolis MD
International ophthalmology clinics.. 1991 31 (2):127-31. Epub 1900 01 01.
Aquavella JV, del Cerro M, Musco PS, Ueda S, DePaolis MD
Ophthalmic surgery. 1987 August 18 (8):570-3. Epub 1900 01 01.
DePaolis MD
Journal of the American Optometric Association.. 1980 February 51 (2):154-60. Epub 1900 01 01.
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Patient Comments
Dr. D was awesome. He took the time to make sure I got all my questions answered
Jan 25, 2025
I have been a patient of Dr DePaolis for several years, never a problem, always very pleased!
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Michael DePaolis is the best.I have gone to him for years and he has always been caring, professional, personable and great at what he does.
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. DePaolis is an incredibly kind and knowledgeable medical professional. He's the best there is!
Jan 19, 2025
Outstanding! Very exceptional
Jan 13, 2025
Always have a positive experience with Flaum offices
Jan 12, 2025
Provider always listens to concerns.
Jan 09, 2025
Dr. DePaolis is very good
Dec 25, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is by far the best doctor I see. He's a kind doctor who LISTENS. He explains everything so its easy to understand and he simply makes the entire process of getting an exam easy and I always leave feeling good about my exam & his recommendations. He's the BEST!
Dec 21, 2024
Dr. DePaolis does a great job of listening and communicating.
Dec 20, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is great!
Dec 19, 2024
I always receive excellent care from Dr. DePaolis. He listens to my questions and concerns and give a knowledgeable and helpful response.
Dec 19, 2024
Very knowledgeable
Dec 15, 2024
It's always A great visit
Dec 13, 2024
I come 2 hours away because I trust my doctor.
Dec 12, 2024
A very positive experience very thorough and pleasant
Dec 11, 2024
Please consider having Dr. DePaolis train new providers In bedside manner & communication skills. He has outstanding talent in those fields, as well as being extremely competent @ his job.
Dec 10, 2024
The doctor listens carefully, answers questions well. Outcome has been great. Told him he has enhanced my life greatly with my new lenses.
Dec 05, 2024
Being with the Dr. For over 20 years says it all,
Nov 29, 2024
I've been going to Dr. DePaolis for years. He is wonderful. I have never seen him be hasty or in a bad mood. Great guy. Will be sad if/when he retires.
Nov 28, 2024
Ok
Nov 19, 2024
Dr. DePaolis was very friendly and professional
Nov 18, 2024
My care provider, a doctor, is excellent and has provided essential information over the years.
Nov 07, 2024
Dr. DePaolis, Was attentive to my concerns, very polite, professional and at point with addressing my need. I was pleased. Thank you
Nov 07, 2024
Good
Nov 07, 2024
Dr D is extraordinary
Nov 03, 2024
I like to recommend my doctor to my husband
Nov 03, 2024
I can't say enough good things about Dr. Mike. His exams are comprehensive, his diagnoses and explanations in plain English.
Oct 31, 2024
Dr. DiPaolis is the best! Always explains findings, uses a wholistic health approach for overall wellness, kind, concerned, caring of the highest order!
Oct 19, 2024
I have been seeing Dr. DePaolis since coming to Flaum Eye Institute. Right out of the gate, when I leave after seeing Dr. DePaolis for an office visit, I always leave feeling really good, about my choosing, Flaum as my eye care provider. He is so positive and cheerful. He presents knowledge and experience, accuracy. And he shows a true pride and care about his profession. A true, heart felt, "Thank You " Dr. DePaolis and Flaum Eye care , For, my eyes !!
Oct 10, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is the absolute best. He has been my eye doctor since I started needing glasses as a child.
Oct 09, 2024
Dr DePaolis and the staff that work at that facility have always been great. Dr DePaolis, in particular, is always smiling and happy, which makes me feel welcomed.
Oct 03, 2024
Dr. DePaolis, is a good eye doctor.
Sep 29, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is the most knowledgeable, dedicated, and professional doctors I know. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Sep 23, 2024
The Dr was great I believe that since it was an emergency, perhaps we were not told as many details of what to expect afterward. [...] Once again, let me say that I believe the communication for emergency surgery is the issue. The care was wonderful
Sep 21, 2024
Everything ran smoothly from beginning to end and I felt I got the best care ever.
Sep 15, 2024
Dr DePaolis is the very model of what professionalism & empathy should be. Train all of your providers to learn by his example.
Sep 14, 2024
I always get the very best care with this provider.
Sep 12, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is outstanding!
Sep 12, 2024
I love Dr. D! He always listens, has an excellent manner, always explains things, and is such a pleasure to see!
Sep 02, 2024
Assistant was efficient. Doctor was tremendous.
Sep 02, 2024
Very helpful and pationate
Aug 31, 2024
Dr. D is a great doctor.
Aug 31, 2024
Dr. DePaolis has a great communicator.
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent Dr!
Aug 24, 2024
I was informed of my problem and taken care of quickly and professionally.
Aug 20, 2024
Outstanding care by Dr. DePaolis and team
Aug 16, 2024
Dr. DePaolis, was very good at explaining exactly what I needed to do.
Aug 12, 2024
I have recommended this provider.
Aug 12, 2024
I have known Dr. DePaolis for decades - excellent doctor.
Aug 11, 2024
I had the most thorough exam. I really feel like I'm treated as a whole person. Relating my overall health to my eye health.
Aug 10, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is a fantastic provider in every way. So approachable, so knowledgeable, so gifted. URMC is SO lucky to have him
Aug 10, 2024
Dr. DePaolis and Aaron are great to work with, so professional and kind.
Aug 03, 2024
Dr. D has literally saved my eyes. I will be his patient until he retires.
Aug 03, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is a real pro, I trust him
Aug 03, 2024
Dr. D shows, in so many ways, that he really cares about his patients' health & welfare.
Jul 27, 2024
Good experience
Jul 17, 2024
Dr. DePaolis recommended change of my OC drops with a view to improvement of dry-eye condition and referred me to a specialist regarding concerns I expressed during our consultation.
Jul 13, 2024
All questions answered and understood.
Jul 09, 2024
He is the BEST!
Jul 06, 2024
My questions are always answered to my satisfaction
Jun 30, 2024
Clear discussion and plan moving forward. Even excellent advice given regarding other aspects of my general health that would impact eye health as well.
Jun 29, 2024
Very pleased with this provider
Jun 08, 2024
I have been a patient of this doctor for many years and would not consider changing to another physician. Very knowledgeable physician who provides great care and shows much concern for my needs.
May 21, 2024
He is a terrific caring MD as well as up to date on my condition
May 02, 2024
I have recommended many family members to go to Dr. Depaolis.
Apr 23, 2024
Dr Depaolis has been my doctor for decades and we know and trust each other. He has always gi en me great care.
Apr 15, 2024
Can't say enough about how wonderful dr Depaolis is. He has treated our entire family for decades and we are so fortunate to have him.
Mar 10, 2024
I have been a patient of Dr. DePaolis since 1987. I believe that should tell you everything you need to know
Feb 27, 2024
I have been going to see Dr. DePaolis for 28 years and he is a wonderful doctor and I would recommend him to anyone.
Feb 27, 2024
[...] Dr. DePaolis may be the best doctor I have ever seen.
Feb 24, 2024
Dr. Michael is a wonderful, caring, doctor. Love him, have been his patient for years!
Feb 13, 2024
I am very fortunate to have Dr. DePaolis caring for me. He is masterful, in all ways
Feb 11, 2024
This was the MOST friendly, professional, caring, comprehensive physician I've worked with. I trust this physician's care.
Feb 11, 2024
Excellent caregiver.
Jan 26, 2024
Dr. DePaolis is absolutely the BEST.
Jan 11, 2024
He is an exceptional physician in every way
Jan 11, 2024
Obviously I am concerned about my eye problems, the Dr. Was very reassuring and also arranged for me to see another doctor in the clinic who has more expertise. Good care I think.
Dec 28, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is the best!!
Dec 17, 2023
Great provider!!!!!!
Dec 17, 2023
Knows my condition and guides on how to deal with it
Dec 16, 2023
I doubt I could ever find a more caring, knowledgeable, friendly, intelligent doctor as Dr. Michael DePaolis. He makes the patients know he cares, takes as much time as needed to explain things, never rushes patients if we have a question. He is the absolute best!!
Dec 15, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr. D for about 25 years. I think he's the best and I feel fortunate that I can maintain my connection as I age and face new vision issues.
Nov 27, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is far & above any provider I've ever had, in both competence & bedside manner. Same goes for Aaron DeSantis. While I'd prefer they never retire, pls consider having them train new hires.
Nov 20, 2023
I'm more than satisfied with the professionalism and knowledge base displayed by my doctor. He has always had my best interest at heart. He is very personable as well as professional. I can't say enough positive things about him.
Nov 16, 2023
Dr. DePaolis was able to go into detail and assess the problem that I am having.
Nov 12, 2023
The care provider is an excellent credit to his profession.
Oct 28, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is awesome!
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Depaolis spent more time with me and explained my medical condition better than May other clinician I can recall in recent years. His explanation was much more clear and thorough than other providers I've seen for this same condition.
Sep 30, 2023
He is an exceptional doctor.
Sep 30, 2023
Dr Depaolis is always happy, sometimes I hear him whistling as he walks the hallways and has this glare about himself that is so enticing. He truly enjoys his job and shares that enthusiasm with his patients.
Sep 16, 2023
I have recommended this provider to friends, and they feel the provider is excellent too.
Sep 08, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is very thorough and always addresses any questions or concerns I have. I have been a patient for many years [...]. He does his homework and it ALWAYS up to date on new eye procedures, contacts and all other issues that I need addressed. He listens to his patients and NEVER rushes them..
Aug 18, 2023
Excellent, thorough, knowledgable, attentive listener, kind, encouraging, helpful
Aug 18, 2023
Best eye care provider ever!
Aug 13, 2023
I've been a patient of Dr. DePaolis for 30 years. I think he's the best and his care over the decades has been superb.
Aug 11, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is a wonderful, caring person. He listens to each and every concern and addresses them with fulsome answers.
Jul 27, 2023
Dr. De Paolis is outstanding in every way! I could not ask for a better provider.
Jul 19, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is the best of the best. He has been my eye doctor since I was 10 years old.
Jul 13, 2023
Dr. DePaolis and his assistant are the best.
Jul 13, 2023
Dr. DePaolis reached out to another provider on my behalf, via My Chart, and instructed me to let him know if II was not contacted. I am very grateful for his concern.
Jul 03, 2023
He is the best
Jun 30, 2023
Michael is the best.
Jun 29, 2023
I appreciate Dr. DePaolis' care and concern for my eyesight. He is very thorough with his examination of my eyes and shares his findings with me in a detailed and understandable manner. I am very pleased and satisfied with my selection of Dr. DePaolis as my eye care doctor.
Jun 25, 2023
Dr. DePaolis, listens and explains with and interest in you as a person. Helped me with an eye problem I have had since my cataract surgery.
Jun 22, 2023
I'm over the moon happy with my new eye Dr!! An office I went to previously (not U of R) the eye Dr used to yell at me if I couldn't decide which I could see better (during the exam "1 or 2" ) I tolerated that verbal abuse at the previous office for far too long from the eye Dr. I only stayed because the office staff was nice. At this U of R office, I'm so genuinely happy that no one yelled at me.
Jun 19, 2023
Excellent, because Dr. Depaolis was willing to stay later to take care of my emergency.
Jun 17, 2023
Very personable & knowledgeable. Did not rush me & made me feel important.
Jun 16, 2023
Dr. Depaolis is outstanding.
Jun 16, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is an extremely smart man, personable, informative and I trust him with my eye care.
May 23, 2023
Dr.D is always thorough and has a genuine care toward you as a patient and as a person
May 12, 2023
Dr.Depaolis is excellent.professional, caringALWAYS places the concerns of the patient first!
May 10, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr. DePaolis for more than thirty years. He rates a 10 out of 10 as far as I am concerned. He is an excellent doctor. He is professional, he listens, he cares, and I trust him completely. I feel very lucky to have him as my eye doctor.
May 07, 2023
I have seen Dr. DePaolis for decades; much longer than any of my other healthcare provides. I started with him initially when he worked in Harrisburg, PA. As he and I both grow older, I know at some point he will retire and that future event already saddens me. He has been an excellent eye care provider.
May 04, 2023
Both my husband and I see Dr. Depaolis for our eye care. We have other family members that use him too! We are so glad to have him to care for us, and don't hesitate to recommend him.
Apr 19, 2023
I have known Dr. Depaolis for several decades.
Apr 14, 2023
Dr. Depaolis is a most wonderful eye doctor - he has ALWAYS been the best!
Apr 11, 2023
Would definitely recommend Dr. DePaolis [...]
Apr 07, 2023
Dr is friendly and a good listener
Apr 06, 2023
Provider pointed out what comes with aging which is good to be aware of. Much appreciated advice on how to be as healthy as possible.
Mar 31, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is the best eye specialist I have ever had. I recommended him to my husband, who is also very pleased.
Mar 31, 2023
Very [...] professional
Mar 16, 2023
Dr. D. Is the best!
Mar 12, 2023
Fabulous eye Dr. [...]
Feb 20, 2023
Dr. D is awesome--this was our first meeting, and I'm thrilled he'll by my eye-care doc: extremely warm, attentive, efficient, patient in explanation, enthusiastic!
Feb 17, 2023
The care provider has been following my care for over 35 years post-surgery
Feb 17, 2023
Dr. DePaolis provides comprehensive, understandable, and authoritative solutions to my problems. We work together and, thanks to his clear explanations and instructions, I can be a truly informed partner in my own care. He should teach provider-patient relations to other medical personnel! I've been seeing him for 30 years and was initially referred to him by an admiring fellow practitioner in New Jersey, where I lived before. I have felt blessed ever since.
Feb 10, 2023
Would prefer to see this provider for all followup care.
Feb 07, 2023
Dr. DePaolis is the best provider I have ever had. Very smart. Good communicator. Inspires confidence.
Jan 28, 2023
This was the first time I had met this Dr. He was very friendly, easy to understand and thorough.
Dec 18, 2022
Dr. DePaolis is extremely thorough and caring - an excellent eye doctor.
Nov 21, 2022
This doctor is always great! Great manner in both doing an exam and asking questions and fielding my questions. Always feel comfortable seeing him and always feel like my eye health care is in good hands.
Nov 20, 2022
Only provider that could help me with my issue. I've tried others. NOTHING!!!
Nov 19, 2022
Dr D is wonderful. His openness and communication style make the office visits a joy.
Nov 17, 2022
Dr. DePaolis is one of the finest clinicians I have ever encountered.
Nov 13, 2022
IN MY OPINION DR. DEPAOLIS IS THE BEST ! KNOWLEDGEABLE, FRIENDLY
Nov 06, 2022
I have recommended this provider to others
Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Depaolis was absolutely EXCELLENT. He reviewed my complicated medical history carefully and clearly, thoughtfully, and thoroughly explained how the other health issues I have been going through could impact my eye health. He explained further testing he wanted to do and what It would entail [...]. He facilitated my having this testing completed by early December so we could review the results and assure we have examined everything thoroughly. He is one of the most caring, knowledgeable, thorough, and excellent care providers I have worked with and I appreciated the time he took with me as well as the excellent care he provided.
Oct 20, 2022
Dr DePaolis was GREAT! Very attentive to my concerns, personable and explained things in easy to understand terms. I feel fortunate that my wife and I found him.
Oct 07, 2022
Would recommend Dr DePaolis, but hear he's not accepting new patients. Wanted my husband to go to him
Oct 06, 2022
He's definitely one of the best physicians that I've had the experience of being treated by....
Sep 25, 2022
My family has been coming to this provider for years. He is very well liked and trusted.
Sep 23, 2022
I like the doctor [...].
Sep 22, 2022
Dr. DePaolis is excellent.
Sep 16, 2022
Dr. DePaolis is the best!
Sep 16, 2022
It is always a pleasure to recruit services from Dr. Deapolis. He is an excellent example of his profession and truly cares about his patients. I trust his professional advice and very pleased to be his patient!
Sep 15, 2022
No issues
Aug 18, 2022
Dr. DePaolls is exceedingly nice, kind & easy to talk to.
Aug 15, 2022
Dr Michael DePaolis mannerism very warm, caring. His advice Is very helpful
Aug 09, 2022
Dr DePaolis is an extraordinary doctor asks human being. I have complete confidence in him and his medical wisdom, including all the current and pending medical advances.
Jul 17, 2022
Always explains.
Jul 15, 2022
Dr. DePaolis was my eye doctor before he joined the U of R. I followed him.
Jul 14, 2022
Dr Michael Depaolis is an excellent doctor.
Jul 14, 2022
[...] I love my doctor [...]
Jul 09, 2022
The explanations Dr. D provided answered my multiple questions and relieved my anxiety about changes in my eyesight, eye strain, and balance that were concerning me. He worked with me to come up with a short-term and longer term plan to manage the issues that I am satisfied with, and relieved to activate.
Jul 08, 2022
The provider's care is beyond perfect!!!
Jul 05, 2022
Dr. DePaolis has always provided excellent care. I appreciate his genuine kindness and warmth.
Jul 03, 2022
Dr. DePaolis is the best of the best. He has been my eye provider since I started wearing glasses at 6 years old. My entire family has Dr, Mike as their eye provider.
Jun 24, 2022
Dr. Depaolis is an excellent provider.
Jun 20, 2022
I have recommended Dr DePaolis to so many friends and family members. Like me everyone loves him
Jun 19, 2022
I'm very satisfied with this provider
Jun 15, 2022
Was very good at explaining everything
Jun 10, 2022
Dr. D is the best. So kind and understanding.
Jun 08, 2022
DePaolis is beyond exceptional. URM is lucky to have him.
Jun 03, 2022
I am very pleased with my selection of this specific eye doctor for my eye care. He is very detailed and thorough with his examination and provides excellent feedback regarding the condition of my vision and eyes.
May 13, 2022
Well run office with very caring and informed peopleDr DePaolis is great.
May 05, 2022
I asked about cataracts. Dr. Gave me information and asked about night driving. We discussed these issues. I was very pleased about this.
May 05, 2022
Perfect encounter
May 04, 2022
Exceptional
May 03, 2022
First time I felt like my concerns were heard, addressed and a medical plan put in place.
Apr 29, 2022
He is the best!
Apr 22, 2022
I've been seeing Dr. DePaolis now for over 20 years. He is truly excellent at what he does, he's an outstanding and personable professional with a terrific "bedside manner". I've recommended him and [...] to many family and friends over the years that I've been seeing him.
Apr 11, 2022
Dr. DePaolis is very caring and competent.
Apr 06, 2022
Both Dr. DePaolis and his assistant Aaron are outstanding providers...the best I've experienced. I assume that is why there is such a long wait for an appointment.
Mar 27, 2022
There wasn't any health concerns
Mar 25, 2022
Wouldn't go to another Dr than Dr Depolis. He has cared for my eyes for years and goes above and beyond.
Mar 23, 2022
Overall, both myself and my wife had an excellent experience with Dr. DePaolis and his assistant. Our first impressions were that both were very affable. In terms of a clinician experience, we were extremely impressed at how thorough his examinations were and the time he took to discuss his results, findings and opinions. There was just no comparison to past eye exams we've had in the Webster area over a 40 year span!
Mar 09, 2022
Very good experience. I have a very high regard for Dr. De Paolis
Mar 09, 2022
Dr. DePoalis is an outstanding physician. He literally saved my eye sight which allowed me to continue with my occupation and life style. I have recommended him to multiple people and they are all as pleased as I am with his care. He always listens, is thoroughly knowledgeable, shows kindness and compassion, and has excellent suggestions to keep your eyes healthy. He is just the best there is out there.
Mar 04, 2022
Dr. DePaolis was very informative and knowledgeable
Mar 03, 2022
He is the first eye dr. I felt truly listened to my concerns and came up with a treatment plan that SOLVED my issue.
Mar 01, 2022
The Dr. Provided clear details.
Feb 24, 2022
Would have liked more time discussing the change in my eyes.
Feb 18, 2022
DePaulis and Ryan are exceptional personalities and set and example for how doctors love their work and the people they treat.
Feb 14, 2022
Mike DePaolis is the Gold Standard of Doctors.
Feb 10, 2022
Having been in the healthcare field, I applaud Dr. D for taking the extra few moments in an obviously busy schedule to address diet and exercise with his patients. He is very thorough and treats the whole individual.
Feb 10, 2022
I like his manner. His many years of experience are evident. He views eye health in the context of overall health.
Feb 03, 2022