Michael Stagner, MD

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Stagner is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 27 years of experience in private practice, including more than two decades serving patients in Arizona. He has a strong foundation in surgical ophthalmology and expertise with cataracts and comprehensive eye exams He has successfully performed over 10,000 procedures throughout his career. Dr. Stagner is known for delivering expert, personalized eye care to a diverse patient population.

Education and Medical Training

Before entering medicine, Dr. Stagner earned his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and worked as an engineer for 11 years. In 1973, he was elected to the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society. He began his medical training in 1985 and graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1989. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society in 1988, recognizing his academic excellence. Dr. Stagner completed an internal medicine internship at Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, in 1990, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the Casey Eye Institute, which he completed in 1993.

Accolades

Dr. Stagner’s achievements span both engineering and medicine. He was recognized early in his academic career through election to prestigious honor societies, including Tau Beta Pi and Alpha Omega Alpha. Between his second and third years of medical school, he received a Commendation from the American Medical Student Association for his work with migrant workers in Torrington, Wyoming, highlighting his dedication to community service and compassionate care.

Personal Interests

Dr. Stagner’s desire to help others led him to transition from engineering to medicine—a decision driven by his passion for people and service. He finds great satisfaction in his daily interactions with patients and values the opportunity to make a lasting difference in their lives. Outside of work, Dr. Stagner enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures, and photography.