Anthony Nanlin Kuo, MD - Duke Eye Center

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SAVED MY SIGHT! After dealing with hack Doctors in the Eye Care Centre realm I found Dr Kuo. His staff to a person are all top notch and he is amazing! He immediately prescribed meds that reversed my rapidly declining vision and conservatively followed-up regularly. When I asked about surgery, he was quick to advise that we'd pursue less extreme treatment first. I'm at about 90% recovered and it's all thanks to Dr Kuo. read more

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Federico Velez, MD

5.0(3 reviews)

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I cannot express enough gratitude for my surgeon, Dr. Federico Valez. In all my experiences with…read moredoctors, none can compare to Dr. Valez. He truly is, in one word, "amazing." The outstanding care he provides to his patients transforms the experience of healing. I feel like the most important, cherished, and valued patient whenever I see him. He goes above and beyond, accommodating my schedule, even on weekends and evenings. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Dr. Valez for my surgery to address double vision. Not only is he a remarkable surgeon, but he is also a compassionate individual who genuinely cares about me and all his patients. Peter Eichberg

We had an amazing experience with Dr. Velez and his team at UCLA Health. Everyone was very…read moreprofessional, the hospital was very clean and well designed, so much that it felt like a futuristic set. Our son had a strabismus surgery with Dr.Velez just a week ago and we are thrilled with the results.

Duke Eye Center - Durham

1.7(7 reviews)

3.1 mi

My experience with Dr. Akpek was unfortunately shockingly disappointing. Dr. Akpek was arrogant and…read moreclearly not interested in answering questions on cataract surgery. The few questions she did answer left me with more questions and frankly skeptical of her expertise. An example was, I asked her how many cataract surgeries does she do in a year? She was arrogant and flip about her answer, "Only 10,000." I followed up with, "Is that per year?" And her answer was, "No, I do 600 per year." Dr. Akpek seemed to be in her fifties and my research from several ophthalmologists is a surgeon must do 1,000 cataract surgeries annually to stay proficient. Do your homework, I had a great outcome with Dr. ilan Cohen of Cohen Eye Institute, NY. He's worth the trip. He has in informative YouTube channel.

Wait times have gotten to the point where they are consistently unacceptable every single visit,…read moreeven for the most routine of appointments.

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Alan Neil Carlson, MD

4.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

If you want to know the complete and absolute truth about having care and surgery under Dr. Alan N…read more Carlson at the Duke Eye Center I suggest that you go to the following link to see how he handles extremely nervous and anxious patients! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgZePl_bV7M Please let me know if you do not come away feeling as I did. This attached link will give you the most complete and up to date evaluation of how he manages patients!

I chose Dr. Carlson after searching extensively for my eye surgeon. I interviewed several doctors…read morein preparation for eye surgery and felt most comfortable choosing Dr. Carlson at the Duke University Eye Center. I am extremely grateful for his surgical skill and also the manner he used in addressing all of my questions and concerns.

North Carolina Eye Ear Nose & Throat

2.7(28 reviews)

3.4 mi

Had appointment today at 11:30am -Arrived at 11:10 waited 5 minutes and i was brought back to a…read moreroom. Dr. Jennifer Grady was outstanding , had removal of ear wax. visit was over at 11:35am - Their way ahead on their scheduled patients. Had negative visit with Dr. Oberman his bedside manner was Dr Gregory House without the intellect. (maybe exaggerated) - Kudos to Dr. Jenny/and assistant they're both super. Even the receptionist was outstanding- unlike most of the dei hires you might see around offices. ( guessing on my part) -

very rude front lady (the Africa-America lady) over the area of optical center, definitely a zero…read morestar rating, but the optical technicians appeared nice though

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Chapel Hill Ophthalmology

Terrible! Dr. Wood was condescending, dismissive, and downright cold. He got irritated to explain…read moremy condition or answer questions. Staff was also rude, rough with the eyes during testing and the visit felt uncomfortable from start to finish. I left without clear answers. Complete waste of time and money. Go elsewhere if you want respectful care and basic communication.

They incorrectly filed my insurance and turned it around on me. The woman on the phone was…read moreextremely rude and unprofessional.

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Duke Spine Center

2.1(10 reviews)

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I had an appointment scheduled for more than six months with Dr. Karen Jones in Duke Neurosurgery…read more I traveled from Hawaii at very significant financial, physical, and emotional cost for this consultation. Prior to the visit, Duke had access to over 40 pages of medical records, imaging summaries, neurological evaluations, and supporting documentation regarding my medically complex condition, including genetically confirmed CMT2A2, prior cervical and lumbar fusion surgeries, severe chronic pain, and progressive neurological decline. Despite this extensive preparation and the length of time the appointment had been scheduled, I never actually saw Dr. Jones. I was seen only by a nurse practitioner, who informed me that based primarily on the most recent MRI imaging I brought with me, there was "no surgical target" and nothing Neurosurgery could offer. At no point during the six months leading up to this visit was it clearly communicated to me that the entire consultation outcome would depend almost exclusively on direct review of one recent MRI disc rather than the extensive records already submitted. I repeatedly expressed concern before traveling that I did not want to come all the way from Hawaii if my case was not considered appropriate for the department. I was never told that the consultation might effectively be ruled out based on the interpretation of a single MRI study. I was later told that this had supposedly been communicated through MyChart, but I never received such a message. The interaction itself was deeply distressing and lacking in compassion. I was already emotionally overwhelmed due to repeated referral difficulties within the Duke system and the extreme burden of navigating complex medical care while in severe pain. Rather than receiving guidance, continuity, or referral assistance, I felt abruptly dismissed. No meaningful next-step referrals were offered during the visit despite my medically complex history and the fact that multiple physicians in Hawaii, including my neurologist and primary care physician, believed further neurosurgical evaluation was appropriate. I was particularly distressed that nerve conduction studies and neurological findings from my treating physicians appeared to be brushed aside without serious discussion. My understanding from my neurologist was that chronic nerve compression below my lumbar fusion remained a significant concern, especially given the limitations of imaging interpretation in the presence of spinal hardware. I also found it upsetting that my BMI was highlighted prominently in the chart despite being only slightly above the "normal" range. In the context of a patient presenting with severe chronic pain, neurological disease, prior fusion surgeries, and significant functional decline, this felt unnecessary and shaming. By the end of the encounter, I was emotionally devastated. I had already requested a social worker before the appointment because I feared how emotionally fragile I had become during this process. The social worker who later met with me witnessed the severity of my distress. My concern is not simply that surgery was declined. I understand specialists may disagree on treatment options. My concern is the way this process was handled: the lack of transparency before travel, the absence of direct physician consultation after such an extensive wait and preparation process, the dismissive tone of the interaction, and the complete lack of coordinated transition planning or compassionate referral guidance for a medically vulnerable out-of-state patient.

Care is wonderful! Very sympathetic staff. Quality experts and worth the trip. Need to use valet…read moreparking or you will be walking a mile. Flat price of $16 but worth it.

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(61 reviews)

Having perfect vision is a dream come true! I've been wearing glasses/contacts as a child, and I…read moreguess the past few years has been my nudge to just get through my bucket list. Correcting my vision was one of them. I knew I wanted/needed LASIK but wasn't serious until this year. I shopped around a bit and scheduled several consultations. What stood out about Travers LASIK is that Dr. Lori Travers performs all of her surgeries herself and has completed over 60,000 surgeries. Impressive. I've learned that when it comes to health you should always choose a doctor who is an EXPERT at their field, and hyper focused on one thing, not dipping their hand at the pot with 5 different things. Her credentials along with her extremely well run office was the reason I chose Travers LASIK over the other options in the Triangle. To note however; Travers is a smidge more costly than the others but you are paying for precision and you're paying for her 20+ years of experience, which is well worth its weight in gold imo. After the surgery, I came out with 20/15 vision, which is better than 20/20 vision. Here was my experience and here are the things I learned. Yes, you do spend a lot of time at the free LASIK consultations and the surgery day itself, as they need to perform tests and take pictures of your eyes with many different devices and expect to see A LOT of people at every appointment. Yes, it does feel like an assembly line / factory but honestly, I was okay with that. I wasn't there to socialize nor did I feel the need to chit chat beyond what I was there for. Everyone was professional, kind and very knowledgeable. I barely spoke to Dr. Travers, the majority of the time I spent talking with her team from one test to another. I only met Dr. Travers in the surgery room and she asked if I had any questions and explained mono vision to me (although I ended up going with distance vision) and I was in and out of the surgery room within less than 10 minutes, as advertised. The actual procedure: If you can't sit still and focus, LASIK might not be for you. (I learned that people with diabetes and/or hormonal changes, pregnant, etc.. shouldn't also have LASIK either) Recovery: from all the reading and research and asking people about LASIK, no one really talks about the recovery. People usually rave about the results which while are impressive, it's important to know what to expect also. After the surgery, you are sent away with plastic shields taped to your face to protect your eyes (and prevent you from touching them) and are directed to sleep when you get home. I couldn't sleep for 6 hours as they suggest, and probably slept for about 3. Your eyes feel very tired and your eyelids feel glued due to the stickiness and crust forming in your eyes. It's annoying to not be able to clean your eyes due to the shields that can't be taken off until the very next morning. You just have to deal with it. The next morning, you take off the shields and your new life begins, you should be able to see very clearly, it's remarkable! One thing to note also is that after age 40, they made it very clear that you might have to use readers (reading glasses) as LASIK is unable to correct near vision, which is natural -- and inevitable with age. I am now 1 week post surgery and am doing excellent. I can see far away and feel like a new person just about. I do still wear (blue light) glasses to reduces eye strain while on the computer which is fine by me, I just love having vision for distance that isn't dependent on glasses. I use eyedrops on my eyes extremely often however, because I want the healing of my cornea's to go as smooth as possible. I expect to taper off in about 3 or 6 months, as needed. Two week update: while I can generally see well, sometimes things far away that I'd expect to be able to read, are blurry. I've read this is normal until the eye completely heals. Also, nighttime driving isn't superb, and things are not as crisp either. I am hoping over the next month that will sort itself out also and that I can see more clearly also. If you're considering or on the fence, go for a free consultation.. you'll learn a lot about your eyes! And hopefully you're a candidate, and hopefully you'll take the leap of faith! Disclaimer: as with any surgery, there are always risks and sometimes short term, and occasional long term side effects. Dry eyes, halos, starbursts, non-crisp night vision, etc. I personally understood all the risks and went with it. But be sure to talk it all through thoroughly with your doctor so you know what you're signing up for. Good luck!

Dr. Travers did my LASIK surgery in 2004 when she was with LASIKPlus. It was the best decision I…read moreever made. My vision was so bad that all I could see was light/dark, shapes, and my fingers in front of my face! I needed to put on glasses just to go to the bathroom at night! I went in thinking and accepting that I'd still need glasses afterwards, and was fine with that. I just wanted SOMETHING better than I had! I never dreamed I'd come out of it never needing a pair of glasses and two pairs of contacts per year again - ever! The surgery was quick and painless. Dr, Travers talked me through it and kept me calm and concentrating. I got up and could read the clock and posters across the room! Two weeks later I had the Corrective Lenses requirement removed from my driver's license! The difference, 17 years later, never ceases to amaze me. I walk down the street and can see the veins in leaves, birds in trees, and all the beauty in our world. The value of sight to an avid reader is priceless. Have your procedure with Dr. Travers!! Her success rate is, literally, in the tens of thousands and counting. She is very professional and her staff is great. Thank you, Dr. Travers!!!

Moser P Wayne Dr Optmtrst

5.0

(1 review)

Best eye doctor I have ever been to in my entire life. Seriously. I came with an eye injury…read moreemergency and did not have insurance at the time, but instead of being turned away I was treated with impeccable customer care and hospitality. That in itself made me feel soooo much better! There are very few places you go to (especially an eye doctor) and are made to feel like you are being taken care by family. He even gave me his cell phone number in case my eye got worse and did not mind scheduling my follow up appointment on a Saturday while they were closed. I will rave about Dr. Moser forever! I can surely say I have found my go-to eye doctor for all of my eye care needs for as long as I live in NC. If you are looking for an attentive eye doctor, check out Dr. Moser!

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5.0

(1 review)

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4.7

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For the past 6 months I have been under the care of Dr Jane Smith at Vein Care of North…read moreCarolina/Swan Medical Aesthetics. I went to see her because she offered a Groupon and I had legs that would ache after walking for 30 minutes or so. I have had varicose veins for years. When I was in my late 20's I was told it was cosmetic and nothing could be done. As a Family & Consumer Sciences teacher, I was on my feet all day, every day. Dr Smith and her team did an evaluation of my legs. She mapped out a plan of treatment. Worked with a reluctant insurance company, and got my care approved! I have been very impressed with every aspect of her practice! Dr. Smith is passionate and knowledgeable about vein care. She is skilled and hos done a great job on my legs. My treatment is not finished, but my leg pain of 30 plus years is gone! If you are considering varicose vein treatment, this is the place you need to check out!

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St Clair, Samuel K, MD FAANS

4.3

(4 reviews)

He did my spine surgery! Great job and great personality! Would recommend!! Nice office staff as…read morewell!

Dr. St. Clair is the best neurosurgeon, in my opinion, in the entire state of North Carolina! He…read moresaved the quality of my life! I had a herniated disc between my L5 S1 that was pinching my sciatic nerve. I was in excruciating pain. I had nerve damage to the point that I couldn't feel the back of my legs. He was honest and said that there was a 60 percent chance the surgery would alleviate my pain. 20 years after my surgery I have not had back problems since! Great man and surgeon!

Triangle Chiropractic & Neurology Center

4.9

(8 reviews)

We've all heard the saying, "Too soon old, too late smart..." And few of us ever think about that…read morein regards to how we treat our bodies until we are there - somewhere past middle age and feeling the pain from the physical bodily abuses of our youth and yesteryear, including somewhat recent trauma such as a motor vehicle wreck. This is not my first experience visiting with a chiropractor, and sadly, I came in extremely skeptical, maybe even somewhat cynical, due to a prior experience with another Chiropractor several years ago. I also came in nearly desperate due to the severity of pain and lack of mobility I have regressed to. My PCP, when I last complained of joint pain, only suggested that I lose weight and wrote me a prescription for pain medication that will eventually kill me (according to studies). Thanks Doc, I already know I'm fat and that I could stand to lose about 40-50 lbs - how about a program or plan for that? Initial visit: History, what has happened to my body over time, and what is wrong with my body, with the suggestion that I must have an extremely high tolerance for pain and there is great surprise that I am able to function at all with as much as is out of alignment and assymetric. Dr. Ahart made some adjustments on my spine as well as stretched my hammies and glutes. Iced electro-massage therapy was interesting, numbed my back a bit. Next day, however, pain was about double what it normally is. Follow up visit, two days later: Headache for several hours after the visit - cannot say if this is because of the treatment/adjustments in the back/neck, just noting it because I am generally not prone to headaches. I do have to say that in the days following the 2nd visit, I noticed my mobility was improving. Hammies and glutes stretched again, more electro-massage therapy. Dr. Ahart spent some time discussing the approach to my treatment plan as being "global" vs "local" due to the injuries I have sustained over the past 30+ years and set expectations by assuring me I would never be 100% or "perfect" again. We talked about my PCP's recommendation - see the end of paragraph 2 above - and Dr. Ahart very clearly articulated that was not the right call and explained why, yes I need to lose weight, but that's not the cause of my condition, nor will it be the cure. 3rd visit - more discussion, more electro-massage therapy, more adjustments. Another headache, this time not as severe or for as long. For awhile, the body will try to re-adjust back to what it remembers as the normal of recent years, so the adjustments need to be made continually to make the body learn a "new" normal to adjust to so it will stop trying to go back to the discombobulated poor alignment of the old "normal". For now, I'm less skeptical, but I'm holding out my final judgement until the treatment regimen has been completed. In the meantime, I think it might be time to find a new PCP.

Can't say enough great things about this place! Dr. Ahart is such a great chiropractor. He will…read moreidentify your problem areas and develop a great plan to bring you back to health! I no longer have nagging lower back pain.

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Things have changed tremendously. Heartbreak and tears…read more Quality....customer care just not there. Would never have ever in a million years thought I would rate below par. Can't for the life of me figure out what has happened. Go look at other 1 star reviews and I can concur with the experiences they have shared. Stunning drop in every sector of the business model.

WOW I MEAN WOW ! BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED…read more I just recently moved out here from Las Vegas and I was looking online for a new eye doctor , I was not expecting the service to be so amazing !!!! First front desk is very kind very warning , the actual doctor is extremely sweet , very friendly and funny and Ms Jessica which is who assisted me with my glasses pick was absolutely amazing !!!! She attended to what I needed , she knew exactly what she was doing & goes above and beyond for here customers omg high recommend thank you so much !!!

Health Center of Hillsborough

4.9

(21 reviews)

After dealing with western doctors who are taught only to medicate or surgically correct it is…read morerefreshing to talk to someone who understands alternate methods of treatment with many years of experience. StemWave, laser & chiropractic with Dr. Aaron gave me the first pain relief in years for my knee. They did it without a single pill. As bad a shape as my knee was this hasn't been an instant fit but a slow repair of the joint & tendons. It was what I expected. The treatment is painless. The cost cheaper than my copay for surgery. Dr. Aaron was the first in 50 yr to notice my walk is not balanced & effected my knee. Orthotics are now helping to speed up recovery with my hips properly aligned.

I was treated with the new Stem Wave and had instant relief from pain. After a bad fall on the ice…read morerecently this was just what the doctor ordered.

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5.0

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Dr Hennenhoefer Osteopathic Musculoskeletal Medicine

5.0

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