I have been going to Dr Pinilla for over twenty years. She and her entire staff are all very…read morecomforting and efficient. I have had cataracts removed and have had lenses put on my eyes to replace distance glasses. Just as an example of their efficiency, I called last Monday to say that my latanoprost drop prescription for my glaucoma needed to be renewed by their office, before my refill could be done by my pharmacy. I phoned at 8:30 am, and was graciously attended to by one of her staff. Merely several hours later, my pharmacy had the prescription ready for me. Now that's great service and care for their patients. Highest recommendation!!!!

Dr. Pinilla is a Great Doctor, through and caring. She explains procedures and listens. The office…read moreis welcoming and the wait is very short. Doesn't overbook. I highly recommend.

Very logical, great bedside manner and very compassionate. Fantastic experience! I would highly…read morerecommend Dr. Fang for eye health and care. It's very rare to find such an attentive doctor.

I love Maria. She is the best doctor I have ever had because she is smart, efficient and very…read morepersonable. I have referred several people to her that have been very happy with her expertise and service. She is the best!!

I have so much respect for Dr Barakeh for his professionalism , kindness, and competence. Always…read morevery patient with me with my multiple eye problems. The staff are very helpful with my appointments, always accommodating with a smile. And Nancy, Dr Barakeh's assistant always made sure that I am comfortable during the procedure. Thank you Dr Barakeh for your contribution to the community. Melva C, Alamo

I think I found a gem in Dr. Barakeh. Warm, speaks layman's terms if/when needed (me, me, me), can…read morejoke/laugh, and most important, a seasoned and knowledgeable professional. He was very thorough, and I left his office in confidence that all is well. Now, the office, Walnut Creek Eye Medical. It's straight out of 1970. While you might find a more modern office with better equipment, I don't think you can find a better Optha, and the staff is totally pro. Recommend. PS. A word about the name, Walnut Creek Eye Medical, and the address. There are 2 other similar businesses with names that can be very confusing. So, don't go to Walnut Creek Eye Care or Walnut Creek Optometry Group. It's 1855, not 1844 as the other 2 are.

I am an existing (was) patient with the beginning stages of glaucoma…read more This office not only doesn't return calls but dropped me because of my change in insurance "money" They've had me drive to Berkeley to get a referral (again) from my existing reg Dr (not eye) to be seen again, which I did...like a child Now today, after back and forth scheduling and rescheduling on their end to Oakland and Lafayette~along with me re scheduling my life around theirs They call and tell me that I cannot be seen at all, but yet, I can get my meds~even though I've "not" been examined in about a year and been without them~ no concern for that on their end~ but paying out of pocket would be a "breach"......... You decide. I am disgusted

Only my second ever review but wanted to express my gratitude…read more First I was greeted by a very efficient and friendly front desk person. Wish I could remember her name but was exceptional After filling out forms I was taken to the clinical area. Each step was explained and it was obvious they were happy and confident. Most importantly they seemed like they enjoyed their jobs. As a doctor with a small clinical facility, I was more than impressed Then the doctor. I had heard a great deal about Dr Pascal. I could see why so many trust him. He is smart , experienced and reassuring. The whole office seem to be happy and explain procedures. He was respectful, he was incredibly enthusiastic about his

I cannot recommend Dr. Lim highly enough!!! 17 thumbs up!!!…read more She is a miracle worker. I was the biggest scaredy cat about getting my cataract surgery done. I have been wearing glasses since the third grade and I am extremely near-sighted. One of my biggest fears is losing my sight. Dr. Lim made me feel extremely confident about getting the surgery. She explained the surgery in detail and she offered excellent advice about the right type of cataract lenses for me. The surgery itself was extremely quick and painless. I felt like I was at a Laserium show at a planetarium and not in an operating room. There are a number of follow-up appointments scheduled for the day and week after surgery. Both Dr. Chan and Dr. Zhang were caring, knowledgeable, and friendly at these follow-up appointments. The Walnut Creek office staff is also wonderful, friendly, and efficient. Being the nervous Nelly that I am, I did call them more than a few times with my worries. I am now seeing 20/15 out of my distance eye. I can read 4 point type out of my reading eye. I feel I should be on a lecture tour, wearing a Super Hero cape to match my new bionic eyes, touting the wonders of cataract surgery with Dr. Lim. The only regret I have is enduring blurry and dimming vision for a year because I put off my cataract surgery because I was so scared. If you need cataract surgery, make an appointment with Dr. Mira Lim!!! You will be so happy you did. It was the BEST DECISION I have ever made in my life.

Mira Lim performed miraculous cataract surgery on my eyes in '21-22. She also corrected an…read moreastigmatism in my right eye. She is a one in a million genius eye surgeon with a manner so unassuming and a hand that is so calm and self assured, you pray that she is there whenever you go under the knife. Period! Her specialty is corneal implants. She loves what she does and she loves to give the miracle of perfect sight to her patients. I'm 77 now and one day after the surgeries my eyes tested 20/20 & 20/24. Three year later they still test the same. I'm so grateful to her! It is not surprising to me that she worked with Dr Vastine, the Errol Flynn of eye surgeons. And she was referred to me by Dr Litwin, one of the best. Don't even think about it. Get on her waiting list today.

I am deeply disappointed with the unprofessional customer service experienced today when dealing…read morewith an appointment for my employee. Our employee arrived for his scheduled appointment today, but his necessary translator did not arrive. When I called to resolve the issue and suggested reaching out to the insurance carrier to see if there was a coordination mix-up, the representative, Shana, became extremely aggressive and rude on the phone. Instead of providing the customer support we needed, she claimed there was no one available in the entire building who spoke Spanish. Throughout the call, she refused to let me get a word in. When I politely asked for her supervisor's name, she completely bypassed my question and hung up on me, refusing to provide any management contact information. I called back immediately and was connected with Brandy, who was very kind, professional, and helpful. She was able to provide the name of the supervisor, Denise Kurt. While I appreciate Brandy's excellent assistance in a stressful situation, the behavior exhibited by Shana is completely unacceptable for a professional medical office handling sensitive worker accounts. Management needs to address Shana's conduct and communication immediately

Unprofessional and Disrespectful of Patients' Time…read more My mother's appointment was scheduled for 1:20pm, yet we were kept waiting 51 minutes before being seen. There were no updates, no explanation, and no apology from the staff or the physician. When I mentioned--calmly--that my mother's time should be respected and that appointments should begin reasonably close to their scheduled time, Dr Gilbert replied: "Well, sometimes it works that way and sometimes it doesn't." That statement, paired with a complete lack of acknowledgment for the delay, was unacceptable. It reflected a dismissive attitude toward patient time and basic professionalism. I remained polite and civil throughout the interaction, but left with the impression that punctuality and patient communication are simply not valued here. If you expect respect, accountability, or even a simple apology for excessive wait times, I would advise seeking care elsewhere.

I have been seeing Dr. Severin for the last 4 years for a glaucoma suspect diagnosis. Dr. Severin…read morehas been a wonderful glaucoma specialist for me. I followed up with him every 4-6 months in San Ramon office. I give him a 5-star for his care, friendliness and expertise. A zero star for the front desk and scheduler staff. Awful customer service. It was very difficult to get an appointment as a new patient at that time but I patiently waited because of Dr. Severin's reputation. If it's not because of Dr. Severin I won't choose this office. The receptionist and schedulers were racist and very rude. They were full of attitudes and not helpful at all. There were always at least 3-4 staff sitting at the front desk/schedule desk but they never pick up the phone! Try calling them if you don't believe me. Last year, an elderly receptionist bluntly lied and told me Dr. Severin was not in the office and they assigned me another doctor without any notification/heads-up. While sitting in the waiting room I heard Dr. Severin's voice and asked the assistant about it. She told me yes, that was him. I was very upset to be told lies!! The assistant was very nice and apologized. I told her I needed to know the reason why I was told a lie. Very unprofessional! She said an office manager wasn't there and asked me if I wanted a follow-up. I said yes and NOBODY ever called back!! Obviously they didn't give a shit of my concern! My last visit this week, after finishing up seeing Dr. Severin one of the girls (short hair, young) rolled her eyes when I asked "when is the latest time to schedule a follow up appointment?" She looked so annoyed and unbothered with my very simple question. That kind of attitude was not tolerable! I didn't see her treated Caucasian patients like that. Well, now that Dr. Severin is retiring then this office has no value for me to continue my eye care. I will find another glaucoma specialist who has decent, helpful and friendly staff. It's sad to experience all this mistreatment from a well-known Glaucoma specialist office in East Bay. Very very unfortunate!

For over 20 years, my spouse and I have been grateful to be in your care, Doctor Todd Severin. Your…read moreskill, professionalism, and kindness have given us not only excellent eye health but also peace of mind. Kristy, Mayela, Brittany, Ariah, Tammy, Jamie, Chris and every member of your staff have consistently gone above and beyond to be helpful, welcoming, and compassionate. It's rare to find a practice where every single person makes you feel valued and cared for, and we feel truly fortunate to have found that with you and staff. Thank you for your dedication, your warmth, and the trust you've built with us over the years.--Margaret

I was referred to Dr. Nam by by regular ophthalmologist. My experience with his staff, the surgery…read morecenter, and especially Dr. Nam is nothing less than outstanding. The knowledge, caring and expertise by all were a very welcome exception considering what I'm hearing from quite a number of my friends. Should you need a cornea or cataract specialist this practice is a must. I can't recommend this office enough. 2700 Ygnacio Valley Rd Suite 150, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 268-0338

Friendly staff, knowledgeable, patient and explained everything thoroughly. Terrific job on my…read morecataract surgery lens replacement. Absolutely a great outcome