Maher M Fanous MD

First time visit and it was good. I have had a lot of eye problems over the last couple of years so…read moreI have visited eye doctors to much. Just got back to Gainesville and called them because my brother and sister Inlaw use them. They had an opening the next day. I show up and the tech to me back and did all kind of testing. What was nice is that I didn't feel rushed. She was very patient and thorough. I felt well cared for instead of rushed like normal at other doctors. I've been to lately. after everything was done and the eye doctor came in and went over the results and has been going back to see another eye doctor because of some of the results three people I dealt with a front desk, the tech, and the eye doctor were all great people. It's nice to see your business running that well.

I have been under the care of Doctor Lauren McDonald for seven years. My experiences with her and…read morewith her office staff have been very good. So far, I have gone to her for all my annual eye exams, and then in December had some bumps removed from one of my eyelids. She does this kind of surgery after hours one or two days a week.

North Florida Cataract Specialists and Vision Care

Fraudulently billed $5400 for laser cataract surgery falsely claiming service was out of pocket,…read moreMedicare did not cover laser surgery, laser surgery was not medically necessary, and my insurance would not be billed; yet my medicare account was billed almost $20,000. request for refund denied. Buyer beware

From checking in you are greeted by professionals little to no wait . The people you see know your…read morehistory and always leave options up to you . This vision care offers specialist in most cases when needed. Also my favorite is choosing my new frames right there with no pressure , staff is there When you are ready! Everything is under one roof!

From the left, Dr. Christa Morris (Dr. Snodgrass's daughter), Brooke Sammons one of our licensed Opticians and Dr. Kimberly Broome.

Dr. Snodgrass and his wife Natalie.

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An exam room in our beautiful new facility on 4313 NW 8th Avenue in Gainesville!

Balch Kyle C MD

2.5

(2 reviews)

Unprofessional, angry, and rude staff and physician. Came to him with a problem he became angry…read morewhen I mentioned having gotten other opinions for my eye problem. He then had a temper outburst in front of my daughter. He was more concerned with his ego than my eyes or what I've dealt with over the past four months. Maybe it was Friday afternoon and he was trying to leave the office and couldn't be bothered with any extra questions. What ever the case it was uncalled for and inexcusable. Terrible customer service truly have never seen anything like this any where let alone a professional office that is supposed to take care of patients.

I recently had Cataract surgery in both eyes by Dr Balch and had immediate confidence in him and…read morehis staff after visiting the office. The results bear my impressions out as both surgery's went without a hitch, I was comfortable throughout and as I said, the results using the traditional method (non laser) are amazing. I'd recommend him definitely!

Gainesville Eye Physicians

3.6

(14 reviews)

Optican Bill Corey is the best . He fits and makes progressive lenses and fits frames to…read moreperfection. I have never had such precise glasses.. My husband also a patient agrees. Dr Z. Is so kind and knowledgeable. Very pleased with experience.

Dr Z is a very good doctor . However , the wait time is way too long and very disrespectful to…read morepatients. My appointment for a brief visit was 10:15 . I arrived early and got checked in and info/ tests done by 10:15. I did not see the doctor until after 11:35. It was almost noon when I was checked out. As a health care provider , I know things come up. But at least notify patient of extended wait times and offer another appointment if wait is too long. I think things were just overbooked to increase profits, and that is not an excuse .

Dr. Trudy K. Ramjattan, M.D.

2.5

(2 reviews)

I haven't been to very many ophthalmologists in the area but I am pretty pleased with this office…read more The staff and doctor are very friendly and helpful. They answered all my questions and concerns and did a thorough eye exam. My only complaint is that I waited a little longer than expected for my appointment. It seems like a very busy office.

They have screwed up my billing more than once, required a re-test that they then charged me for,…read moreand Dr. Ramjattan didn't even speak to me about my test results. Her assistant could not answer my questions. I did not feel cared for medically or personally.

North Florida Eye Center

2.0

(5 reviews)

0.0 mi

Dr Maher is a jerk. The office, bathroom and exam rooms are filthy. He overbooks. Today my wife was…read morein for a second exam. When they didn't do the exams they had my wife in for, he flipped out when she asked why. He started screaming get out of my office. He chased her to the reception area. When I asked what was going on. I was told it's his off and he runs it as he wishes. They then told me he wanted us removed and if we didn't leave he was calling the police, 911. I am also a patient and was told we weren't wanted in his office anymore.

Both of those reviews preceding mine are ridiculous and it's terrible that they're the only ones…read morereviewing this clinic. Dr Fanous is an outstanding glaucoma specialist. That is why I know of him. He took care of my parents and their cataracts and my mother's glaucoma and my OWN "suspected structure" for glaucoma. He is very careful and very precise. He doesn't skip anything. The staff haven't been any problem. Yes, he has assistance who will see you first before he does and it can take a while. You're seeing a surgeon specialist when you go to see him. He's got a lot of patients. I haven't seen anybody griping like these two jerks did in here who now make it look like this is a one star place when it's actually the premiere place for getting glaucoma checked for in this area. Dr Fanous remembers all his patients and he's a very nice man. He works his tail off from what I have seem. He doesn't do this for the money because he would've already retired by now. I am appalled that the only reviews here when I arrived were by two people that haven't even been to the office but once and didn't even see him and didn't get to know his work and don't know what they're talking about. I don't think that should be allowed. I think you should have to actually be seen by a doctor before you review him. He is such a highly skilled doctor that he is sought internationally and has even gone overseas to provide care pro bono at times. I haven't ever had any problem with Dr Fanous's work and I've been going to him since around 2009. The only thing I noticed recently that could be better is that he has switched recently to a web billing that is confusing but that just started recently. I kind of liked the regular billing people that he previously used but again this is something very recent and it isn't something that's a big deal and it's not something that the two hit pieces that I see on this page referenced. They were just out to slime him over having to wait or being scheduled for a first visit his normal way -- NEITHER SMEAR AUTHOR ACTUALLY WENT TO AN APPOINTMENT WITH HIM. He's not doing anything unusual in his office procedure. I'm giving him five stars because he's that good and he's done very good cataracts work as a surgeon too with my father. He absolutely deserves that and more for his long years of skillful service and attentive care.

Newsom Eye & Laser Center

1.0

2.0 mi

They can tell their patients about the cost of the surgery at the beginning instead of waiting till…read morea day before the surgery to take place and then tell male $1,000 if they want it done

From the owner: Welcome to Newsom Eye in Gainesville, Florida, formerly known as Eye Associates of Gainesville, led…read moreby world-renowned surgeon and second-generation ophthalmologist, Dr. T. Hunter Newsom. We specialize in cataract surgery, ICL, LASIK, glaucoma, dry eye, general ophthalmology, retina care, and more. Our commitment is to deliver the highest quality comprehensive eye care for each of our patients, minimizing the time you spend in our office during your visit.

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Quinn Eye Center

Certified professionals

Offers payment plans

Our family had been loyal customers for years. Dr.Quinn is a phenomenal physician, however, since…read moreoffice management has changed it is obvious that they now value profit more than patient satisfaction. I have both health insurance and Humana exam and materials vision insurance. My exam today was an annual exam to get prescription updates for both glasses and contacts. This is covered with a $10 copay with my vision insurance. I did agree for "additional" tests which I was told would be scheduled a few months later which would require the use of my health insurance at that time. However when I left my visit, without having the "additional testing" which I was told would cost $65.00 at a later date, I was presented with a $127 copay, and they used my health insurance instead of vision insurance. I didn't purchase contacts/glasses- and did NOT agree to any additional testing other than what I was told would be scheduled at a later date. Quinn eye center office mgt. chose to use my health insurance instead of my vision insurance adding one item (which I had NOT previously agreed to not been informed of cost) claiming they were "saving" me money. When I attempted to resolve this issue, speaking with both Christine and John Michael, I received 2 different rationales for this cost. I cannot recommend an eye doctor who charges a $127 copay for annual eye exam when the patient has vision insurance that would cover these items with only a $10.00 copay. After appointment, I called my Humana vision insurance representative who indeed told me that both contact and eyeglass prescriptions are included in their annual eye exam with only a $10 copay. It is very sad because we have been loyal patients for years. I CANNOT in good conscience recommend them any more.

I usually go to LensCrafters in the oaks Mall. But the Quinn eye center got me quicker. This was my…read morefirst time there and I will never ever ever ever go back there again. I think he is just billing insurance with no proper care I walked out. I assume Dr. Quinn is a guy but it might be a woman. Never saw them

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Gainesville Family Dentistry

3.3

(36 reviews)

3.2 mi

I finally got dental insurance, so I was actually excited to go to the dentist for once lol. I…read morecalled Gainesville Family Dentistry because I thought part of an old filling had fallen out from a few years ago. They were very honest and let me know it was actually something else and not my tooth, which I really appreciated. I ended up having a few visits for other things, including a cleaning, and every single time the staff was very nice and welcoming. I had Dr. Habib, who was absolutely phenomenal. He's very kind, efficient, and clearly knows his stuff, which made me feel really comfortable. The office itself is clean, modern, and has state-of-the-art equipment. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the billing. A few times my insurance got mixed up, and while I was there, I noticed other patients coming in with billing concerns as well. To be fair, that could be more on the insurance side than the office, but it did cause some inconvenience. Overall, I would definitely recommend them and will continue going back!

I wanted to point out one of their dental hygienists, Asheley. She does an excellent job. She's…read morenot just friendly but she uses a water jet to clean your teeth/gums which is gentle and thorough. It makes for a much more pleasant visit. She's also a nice conversationalist.

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Comprehensive Dental Care

(8 reviews)

2.1 mi

I had a great experience at this dental office. The staff was welcoming, professional, and made me…read morefeel comfortable from the moment I walked in. The dentist took the time to explain everything clearly and answered all of my questions, which I really appreciated. The office was clean and well-organized, and I never felt rushed. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality dental care.

My wife and i have depended on Comprehensive Dental Care for all of our dental needs of late. The…read moreoffice manager Danny is wonderful at helping with any needs we have from setting or changing appointments to forwarding invoices to our insurance carriers to seeing to our comfort level. This high level of service and concern carries through the rest of the office in every step of the process. Inarguably dental needs for mo st people are among our highest anxiety causing medical procedures. Comprehensive's staff Doctors including Elizabeth Rojas and Andrew Martin and assistants, Trey Ford to name one, are acutely aware and sensitive to this and offer constant reassurance and updates as to what they are doing and timing in the current process. While dental work is costly the expense at Comprehensive is offset by, as is included in their office's name, the provision of comprehensive services, making costly and time consuming referrals unnecessary. I must admit that the extent of procedures currently planned are the result of 30 years of neglect on my part but knowing that all of the work will be carried out by one staff in one location make the experience easier. Thank you Comprehensive, Cindy and James Young

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Van Dyke General and Implant Dentistry

4.9

(7 reviews)

1.3 mi

Dr. Van Dyke met with us regarding the complete extraction of all of my teeth with a thorough…read morediscussion of options following. He took plenty of time to address all of our many questions and concerns . We are very pleased with our plan.

Doctor (emoji clap hands) Van (emoji clap hands) Dyke (emoji clap hands)…read more I called in late-ish one evening to see if they could fit me in the next morning, even though I wasn't a patient. I had some horribly painful new fillings from another dentist in town (*cough* hack job), and they were causing jaw discomfort. They were not smooth at all, and the fillings were too high, causing issues with my bite. I'd been back three times to have assorted messed-up fillings fixed, to no avail. Dr. Van Dyke's team was super sympathetic and found a small window of time for me the next morning. I came in with my nerves totally shot and feeling a little gaslit, like maybe I didn't actually have problems with my teeth, but I was imagining them at this point. Dr. Van Dyke sat me down, took a look and completely agreed with me. He took what little time he had and fixed my bite, and smoothed out another filling that was bothering me because it was left rough. He noted that the high filling he fixed had left one of my molars loose (!!!!!!!!!) and asked me to come back for a follow up a month later to see if it would "tighten up". All told, he made me feel better that I wasn't crazy AND he fixed the problem for me. I left feeling vindicated, much happier and more at peace with my mouth in general. His staff was so sweet, patient and kind and the office itself is nicely appointed. It's clean and quiet, which is very soothing. Many people fear the dentist, but Dr. Van Dyke is gentle and kind and I would recommend him to anyone. PS I went back a month later and the molar is fine now :)

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