Dr. Michael Herion Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Second Year

Dr. Michael A. Herion, an ophthalmologist with Carrot LASIK and Eye Center in Mesa, Arizona, has been honored as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor for the second consecutive year. This prestigious designation, awarded to only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians, recognizes Dr. Herion's expertise in his specialty and region. As a board-certified specialist, he provides clinical oversight and surgical expertise at Carrot LASIK and Eye Center, a comprehensive facility serving the greater Phoenix area with advanced vision correction services. The selection process for Castle Connolly Top Doctors involves peer nominations and rigorous evaluation by a physician-led research team based on medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories, with doctors prohibited from paying for selection.

Dr. Herion emphasizes the practice's core philosophy of treating every patient like family to deliver unparalleled care and build lifelong relationships. He performs a range of advanced ophthalmic procedures using modern technologies to enhance recovery times and visual outcomes, including LASIK, Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), cataract surgery with premium lens implants, Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), and glaucoma management procedures. The practice features an integrated surgical suite and advanced diagnostic imaging center, allowing seamless coordination from evaluation to treatment and ensuring continuity of care without external referrals for standard testing or outpatient procedures. This on-site infrastructure supports Dr. Herion's commitment to patient-centered service.

With a strong educational and professional background, Dr. Herion completed his ophthalmology residency at Saint Louis University and a retina fellowship with Eric Mann, M.D., Ph.D. in Saint Louis, Missouri. He currently serves as Chief of Ophthalmology at Valleywise Medical Center in Phoenix and holds board certifications from the American Board of Ophthalmology and the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences. Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Herion has contributed to ophthalmology through clinical research and professional society involvement, participating in studies on laser vision correction efficacy and intraocular lens stability to advance best practices in refractive surgery. His recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor underscores his dedication to excellence in eye care and innovation in the field.