I am an 88 year old male, who had cataracts on both eyes. Dr. Patel explained that cataract surgery…read moreat my age has risks that are higher than when done at a younger age. In spite of this challenge, he agreed to take me on, and I am happy that he did. He explained fully the surgery options, he actually recommended laser surgery. The surgeries were done two weeks apart at the Orlando Ophthalmology Surgery Center. The procedures included the removal of cataracts and inserting the appropriate lens implants. Both eye surgeries were completed flawlessly, with great precision and care. There were no complications during, or after the surgeries. My eye sight is near perfect, as of about four months past the surgeries. I still need reading glasses for small print, which is normal, and was the expected outcome. I can highly recommend Dr. Patel for his surgical skills. His friendly personality makes any contact with him a real pleasure for patients and others. He truly cares for his patients. I have received several follow up phone calls from him just to check on me. What went well? Just about everything. Including but not limited to Appointment scheduling Office environment Staff friendliness Wait times Appointments were never rushed Listened & answered questions Explained conditions well What could be improved? Cannot think of anything.

If you are looking for the best eye doctor I have ever encountered look no further. Before I met…read moreDr. Mehul Patel I was very unsure about getting eye surgery. Once I met him I no longer felt like a number or a means to an end. I decided to move forward with the surgery and could have not been more reassured prior to the procedures or happier with the results after. The care he took was short of unheard of, down to the drop schedule he provided me. He is surely one of the best. I asked if I could be the president of his fan club but I'm sure there are others vying for the same spot. Thank you for your time, kindness and expertise. You are very special and I hope your students learn everything for you.

Upgrading by several stars because the Dr I saw was, in fact, awesome, but still feel the below is…read morepertinent information. The person who retrieved my medical record also wrote down my prescription numbers reversed, leading to an additional 20 minutes in the exam and some psychological stress over how confused the Dr was! Phoned 3 times leading up to appt, no one answered. Finally received a call 5 minutes prior that the Dr is running 2 hours behind schedule. There are warnings all over the place saying they'll charge you a late fee. 2 hours. It took 20 minutes to get checked in--you have to write your name down and wait for the front desk to do so. Most staff in plain clothes, no badges, lanyards, or anything identifying, so it's incredibly hard to tell who works here. Have been here an hour. Have almost been run down twice by busy staff busily walking very importantly. They couldn't find my vision insurance using the same insurance card as I always use for vision, and wanted in-depth information about it I've never been asked before.

This is my 2nd (follow up) visit. Nothing like the first. So far.... I'm still in the 2nd waiting…read moreroom. My appointment was at 10:30. I arrived at 10:15. At 10:40 I was called by the tech & went through vision tests. I was then shown to the subsequent waiting area where it is now 12:12 & I have no idea what is happening. No one from the facility comes out to offer an explanation or apology. I have never waited this long & at the 2hr mark, I may choose to wait no longer. I do not have all day to sit in a waiting room. The fact that not just me, but the other 12ppl here are being totally ignored is unacceptable & inexcusable. If this is not a one-off, I will be choosing another eye dr. Stay tuned for an update. So at 12:35 an assistant appeared & called another patient. Not me. I inquired how much longer was the wait time as I had been waiting over 2hrs. The response? Flippant & "oh, the wait is 2 1/2-3hrs. I told him he could cross me off. I went to the front desk & informed them why I was leaving & I would not be returning. I got to my car, searched another provider, & set the wheels in motion. What an epic failure & total waste of time!!!! Sad..... bc I actually like the Dr I saw.

Wonderful doctor and staff. Doctor takes time to listen and shows compassion as well as her staff…read more I would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Best Doctor's office ever. Truly. Found Dr. Shumski via ChatGPT upon researching Orlando area's…read morebest cataract surgeon. Dr. Shumski's was the only name mentioned, followed by places. My mother, Maichu, received the absolute greatest care and guidance, which was critical as she was having surgery on her "good eye." First, the wait time is never long. (This is worth mentioning, as we have seen surgeons elsewhere where wait times were upward of hours. This can cause stress and unease.) Second, the staff is caring. Not only friendly, but helpful, and pleasant. Every room is immaculate with state-of-the-art equipment. Dr. Shumski performed laser cataract surgery that was an astonishing success. Mai says it was painless (only discomfort was "about 20 eye drops and switching rooms" pre-surgery. This is a far cry from the cataract surgery performed on her right eye a few years ago by a different office in the area.) Laser seems to be the way to go: less pain, and most importantly, it's safer. Maichu doesn't use computers, and has urged me several times to leave Magruder a review, and I hope this has helped you in finding the right fit for your eye journey. You will be in the best, most skilled hands, with knowledgable and friendly doctors and staff. Thank You so much to Dr. Shumski, Dr. Calloway, and everyone who has helped Maichu. Her anxiety over her eye is finally gone, with near-perfect vision (at 72), she does not need to wear corrective lenses to drive anymore. Kind of cool, we think. Amazed and grateful, Wendy and Maichu PS - If you have one "good eye" like Mai, take the advice we got from a lovely intern at Magruder: wear safety glasses! Especially in situations where chemicals or debris can damage that eye. We found super cute safety glasses (look for ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 approved) on Amazon.

our regular eye doctors highly recommended Magruder's and Dr Shumski. There's a review on Yelp from…read moreAnonymous T., Orlando, Fl on Nov 7, 2024, says EXACTLY what I experienced with Magruder's. Excellent care from making the initial appointment to follow-up visit. I opted for the laser cataract removal and multifocal correction and I was able to do both eyes at the same time, which was fantastic! I could see clearly immediately!!! Everyone says, "why did I wait so long to have the surgery?" JUST DO IT!!! After my initial visit, I ran into a friend of mine, who was in the waiting area for a follow up appointment. She had her cataracts and lenses done and THAT eased my anxiety, I KNEW I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!! Thank you Dr. Shumski and Dr Calloway and ALL the staff, you're all GREAT! I can see clearly now, the clouds are gone......

I landed in Dr. Kazi's care because my regular optometrist wouldn't see me until I saw a…read morespecialist. I called several other practices but they were booked out for several months. I was able to get into central Florida eye clinic within a few days. My first thought was, it's possible that the practice isn't great with no waiting for an appointment. However, everything about both of my visits was great! The office is nice and clean, the front desk girl is super sweet and she helps with some tests and such. Dr. Kazi was very thorough, has amazing bedside manner and is conservative in his treatment plan. I appreciate that in a Dr, as some might suggest to just cut your eye out. It is very rare to find a great, patient, and thorough Dr., that also has nice bed side manners. I highly recommend 10/10!!

Dr. Kazi is so excellent and so his is staff. They are so fast and their personality is great. He's…read morevery informative and goes into detail about everything. The doctor is definitely very knowledgeable and definitely cares about his patients. I so recommend him !!

The front desk, medical assistant and Dr were all fantastic with my grandmother. Clean office…read more Quiet waiting room. Highly recommend this office.

From the owner: Central Florida Ophthalmology (CFO) is a premier, top-tier ophthalmology practice offering cataract…read moresurgery, cornea treatment, glaucoma management, and more. From the office in Oviedo, Florida, founder Dr. Jeffrey R. Golen, MD, and the team specialize in comprehensive ophthalmology to provide their patients with the best eye care possible. Dr. Golen is originally from the metropolitan Detroit area of Michigan, and has always loved science. Throughout his adolescence, he was particularly attracted to biology and was torn between becoming a scientist or a physician. He notes that the building of community and daily interaction with patients pointed him toward medicine rather than scientific research.

She is outstanding!! Patient friendly doctor, through and very knowledgeable on issues with the…read moreeyes. The best doctor ever.

Is it creepy that I consider my husband's ophthalmologist as a friend? I really like Dr Margaret…read morePoulos. First of all the lady knows her profession inside and out, but she treats you with kindness and respect. Everything I want in a friend. We have gone to Dr Poulos off an on as my husband's cataracts got worse and he recently had surgery to replace his eye lens. Dr Poulos consulted with us. She took the time to present the facts, help us decide and explain what would happen. Her staff is also efficient and caring. They work together like a team and the educate and prepare you for your procedure. They present you with a little kit and a folder with the exact instructions easily mapped out. Overall the kindness and caring I see in Dr Poulos is also reflected in her staff. They use the latest equipment to measure and gather the information for the procedure. They give you instructions written and verbal and call you before the appointment to make sure you understand exactly what to do. Our contact for surgery scheduling made it convenient and she was very nice as she worked to get both eyes completed before the holidays. The drops that you must buy for cataract surgery can be costly. Dr Poulos works with a pharmacy that delivers but more importantly they offer a really good discount. A co-worker went to a different doctor and paid $100 for each of 3 small bottles and my average for similar 3 bottles was $65 each. A significant savings and one I would not have known about except Dr Poulous negotiates to provide their patients an easy way to get the medication at a significant savings. The staff is really good about keeping the appointments on schedule with little to no waiting so they get you in and out. We saw another doctor before selecting Dr Poulos. They had us waiting for so long (in the waiting room and in the exam room) and when we did see the doctor we got a hard sell to upgrade out of pocket. I am so glad I checked with my friend on who she had used for her cataract procedure and was happy to get the referral to Dr. Margaret Poulos.

Anna L What a wonderful experience I had. I recently had…read morebilateral refractive eye surgery and it is the best investment I have made . After a long research I choose Lake Nona ophthalmology, and I booked consultation with DR Patel , upon my arrival I was greeted with a pleasant and courteous staff , the office was bright, nice ,and clean. I first came in contact with Beatrice the clinical manger who is extremely kind and very welcoming. She made me feel at ease as if I know her my whole life and she did all the scanning . Then I met with Dr Patel who recommended the refractive surgery instead of EVO ICL which is why I booked the consultation in the first place. Dr Patel took the time to explain the reasons behind his recommendation , answered all my questions , and educated me on what to expect during and after the procedure. Furthermore; he called me personally to check on me a day later after surgery. All I can say is that Dr Patel give me another chance to perfect vision. I would highly recommend Dr Patel and his stuff especially Beatrice and Dr Ahmed Thank you

Dr. Patel and Dr. Ahmed are the best around. I drive from New Smyrna Beach to see them because they…read moreare excellent doctors. Spotless office and very professional always.

Thank you so much to everyone. A special shot out to Miss Vicky. She made me at ease when I was…read moresuper nervous. I appreciate all of you and cannot thank you enough for my vision!

Beware*** if you have 4 hours to wait and nothing better to do you can die in that place waiting…read more. skip this place save yourself worst staff. People waiting for a loong time with appointments. Receptionist is so nasty and rude. She told us we are next and they keep taking people after us before us. I wilp complain to my insurance to take them off the list. Avoid like a plague.. if i can give less stars minus 5 i would not hesistate. You wamt the honest truth about this place see it's not only me and look at the 1 star reviews. They hide behind good reviews to cover up! The office is extremely messy and cluttered also no space to sit renovations are everywhere you can fall.

Dr. Javier Pérez is an exceptional ophthalmologist and surgeon. From the very first visit, he was…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. His expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery is obvious, and the results of my treatment exceeded my expectations. The office staff was also friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Dr. Pérez to anyone looking for outstanding eye care and a compassionate physician.

willing to spend the time with you to make sure you're comfortable and you understand your…read moreprocedure well.