BEWARE! Menus ZERO from Dr. Bud Kurwa so called Specialize didn't know how to fixed his mistakes with my son's Rt Eye. Twice he did surgery on him, third he state did not know why and just want to inject steroid to his Rt Eye. While my son's went to the ER several time due to severe headache. 4th time got MRI ordered by the ER physician got an Eye Specialized to consult to see my son's eye. Had to correct his ERROR! I was suppose to get my Rt Eye surgery. I CANCEL before he did my surgery. Since I saw and still seeing what my son's going though with his Rt Eye. This so called Specialized is NOT Knowledgeable, VERY Unprofessional, No Care & same with his Staffs. I even observed several patients upset with there care & result on my visit. I Do Not RECOMMEND! Again BEWARE & CAUTION read more

I had a cyst removed with Dr Kurwa excellent care & results highly recommended his staff nurses all took care of me from beginning to end doc knows whet he is doing read more

Kurwa Eye Center - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Duarte, California

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Type of care is their priority, care quality, office experience well coordinated, easy access to the Dr office the facility very clean and organized. read more

Ain't no mountain when it comes to Dr Kurwa. He's amazing doctor! I would have any other Doctor touch my eyes. You have to see him to believe!!!! read more

Omg excellent doctor!!!!! Very patient and willing to work with you. The office is clean and organized!!! The staff is great. Thanks to the doctor my vision is better read more

Definitely Do Your Research Your eyes are delicate , Wish I did so going into lasik , This "DR" definitely needs that title revoked , Side note , I've seen multiple people react crazy at the office they have from miscommunication with patients , And even once seen this guy literally throw himself on the floor as I was leaving literally screaming About his eyes being a bother , Wish I'd seen that before I trusted this guy with my procedure , DONT COME HERE !!! Gave me no medication just numbing drops , (red flag ) I waited an hour as "they need time to work " literally what he said , boy I tell you this guy went on his lunch break and then came back , breath smelled said let's have another look , literally had eye exams before with same thing and only took about 15 min , this guy made me wait an hour , dude just needed to eat Lobby was always full at every appointment, I would never get call back for follow up appointment , said after surgery my eyes should adjust , NEVER DID , Went and asked for my medical records , staff said they have no archives of my paper work RED FLAG Went to a New lasik top of the line facility and they corrected what This Kurwa guy messed up showed me all his faults and malpractice, Another 3k out my pockets but definitely worth the correction from his mistakes , Kurwa if you read this HANG UO THE COAT ! read more

Dr Kurwa is the best Lasik doctor he did my surgery and I have great vision I would recommend him highly

My wife took her mom to this location. She had a horrible experience. She waited five hours even though she had an appointment. She decide to leave and not go through the surgery because she felt uncomfortable with staff and doctor. Very unprofessional. They had an over flow of patients not enough sitting. Patients waiting outside and they did not care. Staff children were behind the front desk. Very unprofessional. Please stay away. read more

This doctor was a complete nightmare! Nothing short of a horror movie was my experience with him. I went in hoping to get rid of my stye. He scalped it with a numbing that lasted 5min and I drove away with a bleeding patch over my eye and in excruciating pain. My eye was on so much pain I had to take a really strong pain medication to be able to sleep. Next day my eye was swollen shut and oozing pus and blood. Two days later there's a large scratch on my cornea that impacts my vision so bad I can't even see out of my left eye. I go back to Dr Kurwa and he blames me for the scratch in my eye and says no explanation is need on his end and that he just has to fix it. He tapes my eye shut and it remains shut for an entire week. One of the most painful and difficult experiences of my life due to his negligence. My eye is still recovering from all the scraping he did and on top of that, the sty is still there. He put me through all that pain and discomfort just for the sty to remain the same. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOCTOR! When I went back to ask him he said you have an infection and sent me away. Good for nothing. read more

Kurwa Eye Center - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Duarte, California

***UPDATE*** After a pleasant conversation with Dr. Kurwa during which he listened to my experience fully and sincerely apologized for my experience. He included that he held a debriefing for his staff regarding patient care and customer service. I have since removed the picture of Leslie's scowl (although it was quite comical). Most importantly, I felt respected as a patient, and as a human. He admitted good help is difficult to come by especially in these times and made a true effort to rectify the situation and to better navigate similar situations in the future by at least listening to the client. I truly respect those that can, listen, adapt, and try to be better and for that, I'm willing to give his office another chance. 5 stars for Dr. Kurwa for continuing to make efforts to improve. Respectfully, 1 star for his staff for an average of 3 stars. read more

I went to dr Kurwa because I had cataracts in both of my eyes due to the medications I was taking. The office and dr Kurwa were absolutely amazing!I had my first surgery yesterday and it went so well I have complete vision in left eye !!! If you are thinking of having this procedure consider this office...thanks Dr. K your the best!!! read more

Dr. Kurwa have treated my eyes and with all my compilations with my eyes I would highly Dr. Kurwa!

Doctor kurwa is a very nice eye doctor. He is kind, reassuring, and has a gentle touch. I am extremely grateful that God lead me to him. His office staff is also kind . Doctor Kurwa is awesome! read more

Dr Kurwa is so cool, he's jovial & very caring. He explains everything that is being done, gives clear and understandable instructions that my mother in law at age 80 could understand. He did her surgery for cataract removal & she was totally happy with his service. His staff at two of his offices that we visited are also pleasant. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. I had a consult at the West Covina location and have had family members go to the Glendora and Arcadia locations.Im not kidding we have ALL heard Dr. Kurwa and his manager Amalia be SO rude and belittling to their employees. It's borderline abusive and disgusting.Literally heard both of them yell and call them stupid. I would never recommend this place just based on how they treat the people who work for them. The reviews are terrible on here so I clearly wouldn't recommend him as a doctor either. Go somewhere else read more

Dr Kurwa is great! I had lasik done about a week ago and just had my follow up appointment. Everything was great. I first went for a consultation where the staff and the dr were all extremely nice, welcoming, made me feel comfortable and got all my questions answered. Two weeks later it was time for lasik! Same staff, same dr, same great experience. Everyone is so nice and personable that they made me feel super comfortable and I wasn't nervous at all. My vision is great now, my eyes are healing as they should and I love not having to wear glasses anymore! I definitely recommend dr. Kurwa! Thank you so much to him and his great team! read more

I was referred to Dr Kurwa by my physician. I had cataracts, one needed surgery right away and the other he said was not bad yet. So he did one eye first (2013) and it was a great experience. I just had my second surgery this year (2017), I have always been nervous when it comes to surgery but with Dr. Kurwa this is not the case, the minute he walks in, he puts me at ease, he can joke with a patient which immediately makes you feel comfortable and is very thorough with any questions I have had. Vision is good and I am feeling confident enough to drive now. NOTE: the preceding is my mother's review of her ophthalmologist. She does not have a Yelp! account but typed up this review and wanted it posted - without the hassle of signing up for yet ANOTHER website and making ANOTHER password. read more

It was my first visit and they tried to make me pay out of pocket and bill my insurance. When I informed them that I have a medical reimbursement account they still required I pay out of pocket. I never got to meet DR Kurwa, but the lady Dr that spoke to me was extremely rude and judgmental. read more

Extremely unprofessional office staff has ZERO communication skills what so ever. The Dr. took over 3 week's to fill out disability forms each week he stated next week.. Had to have Laser redone I was scheduled and lo and behold I was told I wasn't scheduled when I arrived, come to find out Laser was broken and they tried charging me $ out of pocket if I wanted it done today. Apparently someone forgot to get prior authorization for Laser. What a circus. Jenny thank you fir helping us with the disability forms. My son has a family to support so 3 week's for disability paperwork to be signed is unacceptable. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND LOOK FOR A DR. ELSEWHERE. read more

Shit show of an office. No one in the office knows how to do their job! I have been after them for a reimbursement that should've taken 30 days for about 5 months now. They don't return calls from my insurance and when I call it's always call back tomorrow. The manager AMALIA or whoever the hell she is completely clueless and nonchalant. No leadership skills whatsoever. She never answers or calls back and when she asks you to call back she is NEVER there! The front desk girls lie and go with the bullshit. I have been going back and forth since APRIL! It's not that hard to do your damn jobs! I don't understand why you put your patients under so much distress and anxiety! It's a poor disgusting way of work and you all should be ashamed of yourselves for being in this field and being so careless and reckless! Absolutely disgusting!! read more

This is my first visit and it's been 2 HOURS since my appointment time and still nothing. Other people have been rescheduled to sit here and have had to leave because they had to pick up their children. What's the point of making an appointment if the wait time is going to be over 2 hours? To be fair, the office is in the middle of a move, but that's no excuse for poor organization. I wish I could leave a review about the doctor but I may die of old age in the waiting room before I see anyone. read more

Sells surgery vouchers on Groupon and won't accept them. Tries to rip you off. Rude staff. Let you wait forever. Spend your money somewhere else. A lot of patients were complaining while we were there. And on top of that they very rarely answer the phone. Waiting area looks like someone died in here. read more

Kurwa Eye Center - Filthy. - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Duarte, California

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I can see again!!! And I'm so excited that I just can't hide it! Lol!! I got lasik a few months ago actually but I was too busy enjoying my new eyes to write this review!! Dr. Kurwa is awesome!! The initial free consultation was extremely informative. Dr. Kurwa let me know all the pros and cons in full detail. The MOST important factor for me (because I had gone to other places like Pasadena laser eye center for a consult) was the fact that I felt I could TRUST Dr.Kurwa after our conversation that day (I didn't even meet the doctor who would actually do the surgery in the other place). The PRICE is GOOD!! I paid $2500 total (I was -7.5 on both eyes). He uses an older machine but hey who cares?! It gets the job done!! He mentioned he had done both his daughters eyes which made him even more trustworthy. The day of the surgery was smooth. Wait time was not an issue. The actual procedure took less than 10 minutes. It didn't hurt and Dr.Kurwa was explaining everything as the procedure went along. Recovery was good...eyes burned a bit for a couple days but was out and about after 3 days. The eye drops he gave me helped a lot!! Overall, great experience! read more

I found out about this place from a friend who also had her LASIK eye surgery done here. I had my consultation on July 8th and had the procedure done on the 15th. I was told that they only do consultations and operations on Fridays, so those were the days that I went in on. I had a very good experience with both the staff and Doctor Kurwa. I felt very much at ease; I had no reason to question my decision. The staff was very friendly and detailed. You could tell that they have done this plenty of times, and they know what reactions to expect when applying certain creams and liquids. On the day of the procedure, both a staff/nurse member and Doctor Kurwa check your eye sight to ensure that they have the most accurate reading. I think the biggest issue I had was the wait time. My consultation was super quick; I was in and out within probably 30 minutes. However, the day of the procedure, I was there for a full 3 hours. The procedure itself was extremely fast; it felt like it took at a maximum of 10 minutes. So make sure that you and your driver allot a lot of time; although, you're supposed to go home and sleep right after the procedure because your eyesight will be blurry for the first day. In terms of pain, I would say that the worst part is when he uses what felt like a suction-y device. The pain was similar to getting soap in your eyes. I felt nothing from the laser itself, which was pretty cool. I had my post-op check up the following Thursday. I told the doctor that sometimes my vision would be a little blurry, which he attributed to dry eyes. During the consultation, he had told me that during the first month, when my eyes were healing, my vision might not be perfect. After the first month, my eyes should be healed, and everything should clear up. (I'll update this when one month is up). Overall, I would definitely recommend coming here. Doctor Kurwa told me that both of his daughters got their eyes done by him, so if a father is confident enough to operate on his own two daughters, you can trust your eyes with him too. read more

Dr Kurwa is great! Receptionist just awful! I was scheduled originally at 3:50pm for a procedure and moved to 2pm. I arrived at 1:55pm and at 3:20pm I was still waiting to be seen...I asked the receptionist what the delay was several times and all she said is there is no room available. Two patients that arrived way after to me were put into rooms. read more

I went to Kurwa Eye Center after doing a lasik consultation at the Laser Eye Center. The Laser Eye Center wanted me to pay an additional $2000 because I had astigmatism. ..Which was frankly a way to scam more money out of me from a faceless corporation. Dr. Kurwa was personable, very informative, and affordable. In the consultation he listened carefully to my concerns and warned me of an possible side effects to opting for surgery. When I had the surgery, he made sure I was comfortable. The staff even brought me a cozy blanket to keep me warm (the lasers require a cool temp). He informed me what each of the steps would be like before he did it and walked me through everything. All in all it took 10 minutes and was relatively painless. 1 week after the surgery, I'm no longer sensitive to light (a temporary side effect) and I'm enjoying my 20 20 vision. Since I'm 22, I won't have to wear glasses at least until I'm 45 and need reading glasses. yay! Thanks Dr. Kurwa read more

Having done the laser surgery 4 days ago, my vision is 99percent of the way there. The staff was very friendly and the Doctor was great. I did not have to wait long at all. I would recommend this doctor to anyone wanting to do the Lasik eye surgery. The payment covers everything, there is no need to go pick up a prescription for antibiotic eyedrops or anything. If you come here to get Lasik done, it is a one stop shop! read more

I had another procedure done and as usual, they're the best. In an out in no time flat. You should go see them. They moved to Duarte but their place is easy to find. Great staff and shout out to Bernie Salvador read more

Dr. Kurwa is amazing at what he does. The 3rd day after laser eye surgery and I can see! I can see! No more scrambling looking for my glasses or wondering if it's time to change my contacts out. My eyes were bad and he reassured me that he will try to get me to normal. I'm fine with that. I still can not see well at night but I will discuss that with him. The experience was not painful but really uncomfortable but that is expected. I am such a baby when it comes to any pain or discomfort. Well worth it though. Your eyes feel dry and scratchy at first but it is expected with the type of procedure you had. Overall I love that I can wake up and not worry about glasses or contacts. read more

Thank you Dr. Bud Kurwa. I had surgery on both my eye. You and your staff did a wonderful from start to finish. My recovery is going well. Thanks, Frank and Dora Stevens read more

I have been to a lot of eye doctors over the years, and I came to Dr. Kurwa on the recommendation of another Doctor. Great call! He is so knowledgeable and easy to talk to as well. He saw me one week and a couple weeks later was removing a very bad cataract. I can now see again and am very happy with the results, so much so, that I brought my wife in to have her eyes checked. I can't recommend Dr. Kurwa enough! Go and see him. read more

Had a consultation at the Glendora office. Office is bit crowded and busy, but I'm sure that is because word of mouth fills the place with diverse customer base. Office staff is cordial and helpful, once you get in to a room they keep you moving forward. Dr. Kurwa is very cordial, quite knowledgable and most reassuring. He tells you straight up where you stand, offers options and is there to assist you in the world of eyesight. Very dedicated to his craft, he knows his stuff. Surgical office is presentable, staff cordial and professional, quite nice. You have to wait, then once you get in a room you zoom forward. Procedure was quick, a bit uncomfy but quite doable, and the doctor does a great job of explaining the process while he works. Almost like a good conversation between friends, then all of a sudden, it's done! They do a great job of getting you prepped for post surgery, good job of follow up. My eyesight is dramatically improved, I am quite thrilled at how well I can see, and have no need for glasses, except to read really small up close print, which is no big deal. The quality of work is top notch and the price can't be beat for that kind of result. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, and in fact sent wifey there to get her eyes done. Thanks Dr. Bud! read more

Doctor Kurwa is MY HERO! I have advanced glaucoma and was pretty much forced to have Kaiser (all that was being offered) They totally botched my surgery leaving me almost completely blind in my right eye, with no hope, compassion etc... Doctor Ali from Kaiser just coldly shrugged his shoulders and told me to surrender my driver's license. I was devastated to say the least! I decided to pay out of my pocket and RUN back to Dr. Kurwa. He encourages me, gives me hope and the best care. If I have an emergency with my eyes he is always available. There have been times that he would see me at his office on a Saturday or Sunday. He has even taken time from his family dinner to call in a prescription for me. Thank you Doctor Kurwa! Not only are you an Awesome Doctor...You are an amazingly kind human being! Your grateful patient, Sage Newman read more

I had lasik done 4 years ago and my experience was wonderful and the dr was very informative. My vision was amazing for 2 years after (I only had dry eyes). I had a baby and my vision was slowly declining which I was told would be possible but it still sucks. Now I have issues with dry eyes, halos, light sensitivity and hazy vision. My opthamologist that I've been seeing for two years says I have corneal wrinkles and my right eye is concerning since it curves. Hopefully I'll be getting that fixed because I can't see in glasses. I've had 3 prescriptions and I see double lights with glasses on, he said it's from the lasik. I'm writing this to warn people of the risks. I don't regret it because it really amped up my confidence and my vision after lasik was amazing until now read more

im very pleased with the result of my lasik surgery. 20/20, unbelievable. Dr. Kurwa made me feel very comfortable from the moment I walked in for my consultation. The nurses are very nice and helpful, and even financially was able to afford it. During my procedure as nervous as I was, he talked to me telling me what he was doing and what to expect. All came out smoothly and Im very happy. I highly recommend Dr. Kurwa, he knows what he is doing, and they work with your schedule. I didnt miss a day of work. I highly recommend him. read more

I waited over an hour to see him even though I had an appointment. He was extremely rude and barely ever looked up from his chart. He left the door open while he spoke to me about my eye condition as everyone in the waiting room listened and looked in... there was 0 regard for my privacy! read more

The Dr. has 2 office locations. Glendora and Arcadia. Glendora office does not make the patient pay for copay. The copay, I believe, is charged to medicare or whatever is not covered by the primary insurance is charged to the secondary which is Medicare. Arcadia location on the other hand makes the patient pay. When the patient tells the office personnel about not having to pay, everyone gets this attitude of, "Well you're in this office." It's more like the attitude of "You are here to see a Great doctor and you should just pay." The office workers get this a stuck up attitude with the doctors' patients. They never called the other office. If you go to the offices just come in. Sit and watch how the workers behave. Listen to their verbiage with the patients. It's pretty sad that such a good doctor has bad employee attitude. Either office does not really know the location of the other store. They know the city , but not the address I am not denying that Dr. Kurwa is a good doctor. I have noticed that when you come in, the office workers are the ones that do the work from eye dialation to checkup...then in the last 5 minutes of your visit the doctor comes in the room to check their work. I'm sure the personnel are train but I came in to see the doctor. In any case just we wary of their front desk people. read more

I highly rate Dr. Kurwa and his staff. Not only did they treat me like a special person, they also worked with me on payment, since I am on a fixed income and had no insurance. I can't say enough good things about my experiences with Dr. Kurwa and his team. read more

I've only been to the Duarte location, but they share staff, and it is strictly the staff that deserves the single star. It took a few months for them to simply send the notes of my visit with Dr. Kurwa to my PCP. Weekly, they gave excuses and provided misinformation as to why the notes were still not sent, until I decided to just pick them up. But when I arrived at the day/time I was told, they had closed early without notice. Eventually, we "landed on the moon," but what a comedy of errors. read more

I'm so glad I found Kurwa Eye center. Went in for consultation, luckily I was a candidate for lasik surgery. Dr. Kurwa was very informative and walked me through the whole process. Two weeks later I went in for surgery the staff there were very thorough and friendly. During the actual surgery Dr Kurwa made me feel comfortable as he was explaining each step. I have to say the actual surgery was a piece of cake. I felt no pain what so ever. The only time I felt irritation was when I got home. The next day I was fine. I'm happy to say I now have 20/20 vision and this is only 3days later. I feel my vision will continue to improve over time. I would definitely recommend Dr. Bud Kurwa. read more