Absolutely horrible how they make patients wait hours. I get it if it's for a surgery or procedure,…read morebut you can wait 3-4 hour WITH AN APPOINTMENT, just for the doctor to come in for 3 minutes and say use these drops and come back in 3 days. This has been the case every time. My poor grandfather who cannot see to drive himself has to depend on people to take him to 2-3 appointments a week and all take about 3-4 hours. Expect a LONG wait and to come back for multiple appointments. The staff also loves to stand around talking about their personal lives. Last week we learned about how they would sneak drugs through TSA. The doctor is very good however someone needs to come in a fix how their office runs. Probably the worst experience and I feel awful for their patients because there is no other options but this retina office. I wish I could give negative stars

I was seen by doctor Thompson after I suffered sudden vision loss after the second Pfizer vaccine…read more I had black dots and macular pucker in left eye along with eye pain. He stated it was not due to vaccine and floaters were unrelated. My vision had been stable for 20 years. I was referred to another ophthalmologist who confirmed that the vaccine goes straight to your eyes and he has other patients with same problem from vaccine. He prescribed eye drops Ketorolac and my eye pain has abated but my vision has not improved.

I went to Dr. Garg for an urgent evaluation of temporary vision loss. She is highly competent and…read morehas excellent bedside manner. She listened to my concerns, explained my test results clearly, answered follow-up questions, and came up with a clear plan for follow-up. The office is clean and well run; I filled out the new patient paperwork online the night before and emailed it to the office front desk, which made for an efficient check-in process. The techs who did my pre-visit testing were professional and courteous. I felt well cared for. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Retina Eye Specialists is a state-of-the-art retina practice committed to providing patient…read morecentered compassionate eye care in medical, surgical, and laser treatment of retinal, vitreous, and macular diseases. We aspire to enhance your healthcare experience with honesty, communication, and quality care.

I highly recommend the Retina Group of Florida. I am a patient of Dr. Lalane and so very grateful…read moreto him. He is a genius - went to Duke for undergraduate and medical school (check out his impressive biography on the Group's website). I am so impressed with his thoroughness in assessing my retina problems and for taking the time to explain my condition in great detail. He truly cares about his patients and is extremely meticulous. I am also impressed with his team - Lauren, Chelsea, Dona are all amazing. I feel blessed to have found such a wonderful team of highly qualified retina specialists.

The receptionists who answered the phone on November 5 around 10:00 a.m. were impatient and…read moreunprofessional. If the clinic wants to maintain a positive reputation and retain patients, it would benefit from having more courteous and professional staff at the front desk.

Dr. Murray is one of the most sincere and genuine people I've ever met. I'm thankful to have met…read morehim and the rest of his incredible staff. Choosing him for my care was an easy choice considering his numerous impressive accomplishments and experience. Prior to my visit here, I had an eye disease (macular telangiectasia) that went undetected. I'm grateful for the talented staff here for discovering it and the subsequent care they took with monitoring me. The office is welcoming and has a comfortable waiting area for patients. During my visits, I was seen quickly, and I am always happy with the outcome. I will continue to use this office for my eye care in the future even though it is 1,000 miles away from my home. I highly recommend this office!

Dr. Murray is a rare combination of being in the top of his field and compassionate! He is world…read morerenowned and you can just tell his air of confidence isn't arrogance simply knowing the that he is immensely skilled. If anyone claims otherwise get the actual statistics of his cases. He has treat me daughter for 11 years now, she began seeing him at age 5 when he was with Bascom Palmer. Following him to his own practice wasn't even a question. I wouldn't trust anyone else like I trust him. We travel 7 hour round trip twice a year and knowing it's to have my daughters life in the best hands is worth it.

My girlfriend had what we thought was an eye infection that was not getting better with anti…read morebiotics.. In a panic we started out to go to "Aventura Mount Sinai Annex". They were willing to take my girlfriend right away, but there was no ophthalmologist or Eye Specialist on duty. My girlfriend was very upset wanted an eye doctor, we looked online to see if there were any local doctors who could take her right away. We were so lucky to find Dr. Smith, who was kind enough to fit her in and take us on a late Friday afternoon. Not only did he find the eye not to be infected, it was an inflammation on the inside. That probably would have been misdiagnosed anywhere else . He has a really new nice office in a new building, its all set back from itself and other offices it also has a parking garage and room to park a car . I will say he is really nice guy and patient friendly, along with being accommodating, he answered all the questions we asked and made us feel very comfortable, but most of all..prescribed the right medicine, gave us a few options for future, & my girlfriends inflammation is almost gone. If you need an eye dr. -this dr and office 5 stars. (I am not a relative, just honest)

If you are looking for the best retinal specialist than you have come to the best of the best. Dr…read more Smith is caring and spends all the time he has to with each patient. His office e and staff are amazingly nice. You do not find doctors line Dr. Smith any more.

Dr. Gallogly and staff are the best! Would not trust my retina in the hands of any other…read morespecialist!. We are very blessed to have him in our area.

My experience at Retina Care is exemplary. Always professional and accomodating. They were…read morereferred to me by my opthamologist and I have found the staff to be very professional and polite. I have been seen by Dr. Gallogly and Dr. Chen and have not been disapointed. I highly recommend them.

I was having some problems with the vision in my right eye, so you'd think it simple enough to go…read moresee an ophthalmologist, right? Well, not that easy if you are held captive by an HMO insurance carrier. They first sent me to three different but approved on their list ophthalmologists. All three gave me exams but ended up saying that, though there is something definitely going wrong in my eye, weren't really able to diagnose it. So at that point I was finally sent to Fort Lauderdale Retina Institute, an institute consisting of about 8 doctors specializing in comprehensive ophthalmology with particular attention problems of the retina. In short, I couldn't have asked for a more friendly, helpful or professional clerical staff than I found here. When I arrived for my appointment I found that the necessary insurance company paper work referral had not yet arrived. That usually represents a big problem, but not here. Though I offered to drive over to my primary care physician to get one, they told me I didn't have to do that. That they would handle it for me, which they did. This is something most won't do for you. Then, better yet, the medical assistant staff turned out top notch. The whole exam moved right along without those horrid prolonged periods of sitting around waiting for your eyes to dilate. They put dye in my veins, took pictures of the back of my eye, etc., all done with professionalism plus a friendly smile and comforting approach. When I saw my particular doctor, Tirso Mark Lara, an impressive professional, all the diagnostic tests were ready for him. Then, based upon the tests plus his further personal examination was able to, where the other couldn't, diagnose my situation and advise me what was going on in my eye. Though medical science hasn't advanced far enough that much can be done about it, I finally got my answers. Just knowing was, to me, most comforting regardless of whether or not anything can be done about it. In summary everyone I met at Fort Lauderdale Retina Institute, from the clerical staff, to the medical assistants and the doctors were not only top notch on top of their game professionals but also people with a comforting, caring human approach.

I have been a Patient at the Retina Eye Institute for several Years and I had a Detached Retina and…read morewas diagnosed at Ft.Lauderdale Office about 6 Years ago. The had me see the attending on that day and he was Dr. Dhala .He was very easy to talk to and his soft composure seemed like a big help at a very trying time. My retina was detached and my vision out of that eye was not good at all. I had been instructed to give them $300 for the visit. I was totally impressed with his very nice and well done waiting room and examining rooms. This looked like a First Class Operation and equipment. There were Technicians and helpers for the helpers.The Office personnel was abundant. There were Appointment Setters, Cashiers, Greeters and of course a Boiler room with women whose jobs were to deal with the Insurance Companies, the coverage, coverage limits & deductibles. After my Tests were done and watching the Retina Institute in action, I felt very comfortable that when Dr. Dhala had satdown & instructed me to have Surgery in a day or two. His surgical director had asked me all the important questions what was not about my previous problems or allergies or any fears at all? Nope they were all about Insurance, deductibles and Co-Pays and Fees. I had not even finished with the Dr Dhala before the Staff had told me that my deducible was $10,000 and I had a Policy to cover the $10,000 Co-Pay. The problem was that the Co-Pay Insurance policy could take up to 90 days to get paid. They told me that If I could give them $8,000 in cash they would perform the Surgery. The Office was very nice and they blamed it on the Hospital that was where they were doing the surgery. I immediately drove to Miami to Baskin Palmer Institute and had the Surgery the next day, The Surgery was pretty involved and I followed through and My Eye was very damaged. I went to Retina Institute about 18 months later as I had new Insurance and there were procedures that Dr. Dhala said that could possibly work. The bottom line is they did work on every procedure on both eyes were still not working. I took a rest from the Retina Eye Institute of Ft.Lauderdale and went to make a Appt. and I was TOLD THAT I WAS NO LONGER WELCOME...WTF? Please do not be lured in by the Offices and the large Staff at the main Hwy 1 Ft.Lauderdale location. I have been in the Plantation Office and it does not have the Money People that the main office does, so your Appointment will be a follow up at that location because you are already a Customer. Dr. Dhala is part of a money making machine and even though his religious beliefs are suppose to be one of ethics & Compassion to all men, and it is only after the Check Clears and his needs are met first.

Works in busy surgery. Adequate parking and professional set up…read more In my case ultimately resulting in cataract surgery. All seems to have gone well and Dr Neiroff clear and concise with guidance.

Dr. Nemiroff is an excellent doctor and surgeon. She cares about her patients. I had Cataract…read moresurgery in 2024 and had an issue with one of my eyes. She called me at home that night to see how I was feeling. A few days later I had a pressure issue behind my eye. She called me multiple times and offered to go back to her office after hours but I was OK by then. She went above and beyond any doctor has done for me. Her office staff is very professional and knowledgeable. I am very satisfied with her care.

I had cataract surgery with laser. He did a phenomenal job. I go see him twice a year. My vision is…read more20/20. He has a beautiful office with high grade equipment. The staff couldn't be any nicer. And some of the staff has been there a long time So thats telling you something. I recommend him highly.

DR Bellotte and his office manager, Stacy , are not transparent with regard to Cataract Surgery…read morepricing and seem deliberately misleading With regard to the basic monofocal lens covered by Medicare. I asked for a basic monofocal intraocular lens and was told by dr Brent BELOTTE and the office manager, "Medicare no loner covers the basic monofocal intraocular lens." I called Medicare and they DO cover this basic (non prescription lens. I was given a "price package of $1900 for this basic monofocal intraocular lens package. They refused to break down what the package covered, so I couldn't see what Medicare covered for the lens and what I was paying out of pocket for the lens directly to the doctor's above and beyond Medicare. ,Also their price "packages for specialty prescription lenses are substantially higher than other high end practices in Boca Raton,. BUYER BEWARE! Never pay for a cataract lens "package " without a complete pricing breakdown. Shop specialty prescription lens costs against other reputable practices in your area.