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The Surgeon Behind the Practice

Dr. Michael Rolfsen MD

Fellowship-trained ophthalmologist. operating room LASIK surgeon. ABO board-certified. Woman-owned private practice. Waco, Waco TX.

Precision eye care at Waco Ophthalmology
FAAO
Fellow, American
Academy of Ophth.
Her Story

From serving the operating room
to serving Waco

Dr. Michael Rolfsen's career in ophthalmology began at an unusually high standard — as a LASIK surgeon for the United States operating room, performing refractive surgery on active-duty service members. There is no more demanding patient population. Poor outcomes have consequences that extend far beyond a chart note.

That demanding standard became the foundation of everything at Waco Ophthalmology. After completing her medical training at the University of Southern California, Tulane University School of Medicine, and a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Rolfsen built a private practice in Waco designed specifically to deliver the kind of attention and precision that large corporate eye chains structurally cannot.

The differentiator is simple: you see the ophthalmologist at every single visit. Not a technician. Not a rotating associate. Dr. Rolfsen. Every time.

Training & Credentials

A resume that earns your trust

Medical Degree

Tulane University School of Medicine

MD degree. Tulane consistently ranked among the top medical schools in the United States with a strong emphasis on clinical training and research.

Residency

University of Southern California (USC)

Ophthalmology residency at one of the nation's leading eye programs, with exceptional exposure to cataract, refractive, corneal, and glaucoma surgery.

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine

Advanced subspecialty fellowship training at Baylor, one of the nation's most prestigious academic medical centers, located in the the Waco medical corridor.

Military Service

operating room LASIK Surgeon

Performed refractive surgery for active-duty military personnel — the highest-stakes LASIK environment, where precision is not optional. This experience shapes every procedure she performs today.

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

ABO Board Certified — the gold standard for ophthalmology competency. Fellowship of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO).

Hospital Affiliations

Waco Methodist + Memorial Hermann

Affiliated with two of Waco's premier hospital systems — providing access to state-of-the-art surgical facilities and multidisciplinary care when needed.

Practice Philosophy

Concierge medicine means
something different here.

Most practices call themselves "concierge" and mean they have a nice waiting room. At Waco Ophthalmology, it means you see the physician — every time. It means same-day appointments and direct access. It means Dr. Rolfsen has no financial relationships with surgical device companies, so every recommendation is based solely on what is right for you. It means your care is not a transaction.

Recognition

Waco has noticed.
So have her patients.

Texas MonthlyFeatured Physician
Wacoia5-Year Award Winner
Voyage WacoFeatured
Super DoctorsRecognition
Living Magazine2025 Winner
HumFM RadioFeatured
Common Questions

About the practice

Yes. This is a core commitment of the practice. At every visit — annual exam, surgical consultation, post-op follow-up — you see Dr. Rolfsen. Not a technician, not a PA, not a resident. Dr. Rolfsen.
Dr. Rolfsen is fluent in English, Spanish, Gujarati, and Hindi. Waco's diverse patient population is important to her, and she is able to provide fully bilingual care in multiple languages.
Yes — the practice accepts most major medical insurance, Medicare, and self-pay. Refractive procedures (LASIK, PRK, ICL) are typically not covered by insurance, but financing options are available. Contact the office for a personalized estimate.
Dr. Rolfsen served as a LASIK surgeon for active-duty operating room personnel as part of the military's refractive surgery program. This is one of the most demanding surgical environments in medicine — zero tolerance for poor outcomes. That experience directly informs her precision and standards today.
No. Dr. Rolfsen maintains no financial relationships with surgical device or pharmaceutical companies. Every recommendation she makes is based solely on what is medically optimal for the individual patient. This is rare in ophthalmology and reflects a deliberate ethical commitment.

Ready to meet Dr. Rolfsen?

Same-day appointments available. Free LASIK screening included for eligible patients.