PHYSICIAN CEO 2020 Participant Directory

Michael Herion is a Lt. Col. in the United States Air Force Reserve, representative of the desire to serve that

motivated his choice to go into the field of eye medicine. During his service time, he received the Air Force

Commendation Medal for his service in The Global War on Terror.

Dr. Herion attended Arizona State University for undergraduate studies before earning his doctorate from Saint

George’s University School of Medicine. His residency in ophthalmology took place at Saint Louis University

before he completed a retina fellowship with The Retina Group Ltd.

Dr. Herion enjoys spending time outside, including skiing and scuba diving. On fall Saturdays, Dr. Herion can

be found in the stands of Arizona State Sun Devils stadium cheering on his team.