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El Monte, CA

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Gary A Lee, OD

3.8 (70 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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I usually don't write reviews, but this is warranted. Let me start off first by saying, I think the women at the front desk run this place like they own it and the doctor is scared of them. I believe they are practicing shady business deals. Don't do business with this place if you have medi-cal. I purchased glasses in January 25' (for my son) Medi-cal paid a portion and I paid the rest out of pocket. Fast forward to March, the glasses were accidentally broken out of our hands situation. I called the office and spoke to one woman and told her what happened. She told me that medi-cal doesn't replace frames. I asked her if that was medi-cal policy or their policy, she did not answer that question and I asked her multiple times. I searched the website of medi-cal and they do replace or repair if proven it was out of control that they became broken. I went into the office to get them replaced and, first they no longer had the frame, then they had to order it and I had to pay $60. I told them no that medi-cal covers the cost of repairs or replacement. Then they said that it's only once every 12 months and because we only had them for a few months, it didn't cover them yet. Then she tried to say they don't cover them at all and that was their policy of their office. And then tired to say she didn't have any record of me paying a portion out of pocket. And I told her I could show her my bank statement. And that threw her off because she knew she was lying.. So we have to have them for a year in order for them to covered? Makes no sense and no where in their office is this policy stated. I then asked for a copy of the prescription so I could take my business elsewhere and they stamped this on it.. (see picture) Never in my 30 years of wearing my own glasses have I seen anyone stamp that on a prescription. I knew from the day we walked in I was going to have problems just because of the way the women at the front desk conduct themselves and the type of customer service skills or should I say, lack of customer service they provide. Being that this doctor and the daughter I believe, have been here for more than 20 years, I believed the service and buying experience would be a pleasant one. Except I got attitude from the women. I could see if the frames were expensive but, they weren't. Beware of their business tactics. I can only imagine the other people they got over. I went to another optometry office shortly after this and boy with a big difference in customer service. The office has been open for 40 years and in the 40 years the lady who helped me said she has never seen a prescription with the stamp that they put on my prescription. Weird or shady? Maybe both..

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Been Going to doc Gary since I was 1 1/2 years old and now I am about to be 27 years old they are friendly and nice and they take there time to explain everything they help u find a amazing frames for ur future of ur face love how they are able to work with u in every aspect thank u for another amazing experience can't wait to pick up my new glasses so excited ... an amazing new look at the office looks very nice love the new look

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I don't always leave a review (yes, i'm one of those kind of yelpers) but I have to leave one for Dr. Gary Lee and his staff! I'm a long time patient from back in 2001 and I personally think the office is the best in El Monte. He's very personable and fun to talk to and will make the best decisions for your eye care! His staff is great too and are very attentive. If you're not sure which frames look great on you, Lydia and the other girls will steer you in the right direction. Dr. Lee and his team have gone above and beyond to have contacts available when I forget to order ahead of time. They also adjust my glasses any time at no charge and they do so with a smile. Don't get mislead by bad yelps. Dr Lee is the best.

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the office is very welcoming and the optician Melissa was a huge help and very patient with all my questions.

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9 years ago

I've been coming here for years and my family has to. Quick responses and happy faces really good eye doctor.

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We have been coming here for years and have never had a problem! Great customer service. The girls that work here are really nice.

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My first time here and will definitely be back. The doctor is super cool and the staff as well.

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Was seen within minutes of my appointment time. The staff is friendly and the Dr. is very professional.

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