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    Peninsula Ophthalmology Group

    3.0 (116 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

    Services - Peninsula Ophthalmology Group

    Eye exams

    Eye surgery

    Retinal imaging

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    Impossible to get an appointment despite the fact I've been a patient/customer for 15 years. Not accommodating whatsoever.

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    Dr. Bruce Kirschner is a fantastic eye doctor! I would recommend him to everyone that I know.

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    Bumping them back to 3 stars. We were able to find a middle ground when I visited the office.

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    Elizabeth M Grace, MD

    Elizabeth M Grace, MD

    3.3(4 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Very disappointing experience with this office's surgery scheduling and insurance verification…read moreprocess. My wife's surgery was cancelled because the office claimed our insurance was not active "on time." In reality, our COBRA payment had already been made 10 days before the surgery and Blue Cross/Blue Shield was able to perform an urgent manual eligibility override, confirming that the plan was active. The issue was not that we were uninsured -- the issue was that the office relied only on the initial system status and did not know how, or did not try, to handle the COBRA eligibility situation properly before cancelling the surgery. This created unnecessary stress for our family at the worst possible moment. A surgery should not be cancelled because the administrative staff cannot navigate a temporary COBRA processing delay, especially when the insurance company was able to resolve it quickly once contacted correctly.

    I had appoinment for Medical eye check up not for the vision examination and after I finished with…read moredoctor for the checke up and came out to the front desk, the multiple staff turning to me with rude and hostile manner around me demanded the cost of the vision examination fee to pay at that time and office manager came to offer me discount of the charge if I pay at that time with nasty arrogant attitude. I felt that had been tricked by the paper they give me to sign then later on told me it's not nesscery to have vision examination when have medical eye check up done but they didn't explain to me at the beginning and I told them it's medical eye check up appointment only why they had me to sign the paper to do something else unnecessary after I already had vision examination prior this visit from another eye doctor who recommended me to see special doctor for medcial reason eye check up. These staffs had knowlege and manipulating to misleading the new patient to sign the paper of the service that not necessary then charge for that and I had been told if I want to despute this charge, have to go to the Doctor. Horrible experience from these unprofessional staff and office manager in this office.

    Bruce Kirschner, MD, Peninsula Ophthalmology Group - Suite 404.

    Bruce Kirschner, MD, Peninsula Ophthalmology Group

    3.3(18 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Fabulous practice. I was referred by our internist, and was pleasantly surprised…read more My father, was a physician in San Francisco, so I am not as familiar, with all the professionals, in the Peninsula. My son Jack, 20, with autism, needed to have a "milia" looked at, on the corner of his eye. Dr. Kirschner, was so professional, kind, and patient with him, mom, and our two 1on 1's. Fortunately, Dr. Kirschner was not concerned about the issue. The entire staff, was so dedicated to making us comfortable, and supporting Jack's special needs. Thank you, and kudos. I highly recommend Dr. Bruce. Susan Roth Downie-Moravcsik

    Absolutely terrible. DO NOT GO HERE!!! I went to Dr. Kirschner while I was in high school and…read morecollege. I then moved away for 10 years and visited for the first time since. Dr. Fong is 2nd in command and is terrible. She is not friendly, the technology used in this office hasn't changed since the 80's. Dr. Fong ordered me 'HARD' contact lenses - which I had never had in my life. They were miserable, and I requested that I need soft contact lenses as that's what I've been wearing for 20 years. She places the order - here's the best part!!!! She orders me a "6 month" supply. Well after 6 months I needed more lenses. She says "Oh, well your insurance only covers for a 1-year supply, you will need to pay out of pocket." I ask - "if you knew that, why wouldn't you have ordered me a 1 year supply?" She mumbles and basically says "do you want them or not?" Even better, """1 YEAR""" after my visit, I get a bill for $75 for a visit. When I had visited for my evaluation and to pick up my contacts I was told by the front desk that there was no copay needed and nothing due. The Dr's office is Kirschner, but you will be lucky to see him for more than 3 minutes. The remaining 97% is spent dealing with the miserable and lousy Dr Fong. I don't write many reviews, but I hope this will help at least 1 person to decide to GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!!! This place is garbage.

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    Elena Y Nguyen, M.D

    Elena Y Nguyen, M.D

    4.4(7 reviews)
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    Had cataract surgery this year and now have 20/20 vision. The pre surgery explanation and surgery…read morewent smooth @post surgery care was fantastic!!! DR. Nguyen and her staff are excellent. For individual care or family care ENvision eye care will be your last stop. S. Holquist Burlingame Ca.

    She canceled my surgery the night before at 7pm. She mentioned something about my MRI results…read more I had the procedure done two weeks prior to surgery. She had plenty of time to look at . But she didn't. She waited until the last minute to call me at work. I was so excited, happy and was looking forward to it. And the fact that it was a medical issue and the insurance company approved it. And so I was all in. I was well prepared for this. I did my own research online on what to expect and what not to do after the surgery. I had to pay my full deductible prior , and I have no idea what the total cost is. I did everything what the nurses said for me to do, and to be at the hospital on time. I mentioned to my manager , I will be out on medical leave and disability, Then to tell him the bad news. He was shocked. What am I supposed to do. He already removed me from the work schedule , that has been prepared 2 weeks in advance. He gave me the day off of the supposed to be surgery, and will figure out on how to get me back on. Until that is fixed, if not I'm out of work for that time and no pay. I had my disability form on my end filled out, and went to her office to drop it off, and it was closed. So I slipped in the paperwork under her door. This is very unprofessional, and not acceptable to me. We're not talking about a simple procedure that can heal in a week. We're talking about my eyesight. She was highly recommended and I trust my doctor's opinion. And to tell him what happened and to refer me to another surgeon. It's a totally waste of my time, effort, stress and money of going back and forth to her office and to be on time for my appointment.

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    Michael Drinnan

    Michael Drinnan

    4.3(20 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Dr. Drinnan recently performed a very successful cataract surgery on both of my eyes, and the…read moreresults were remarkable! I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes and it has been life changing. I also want to recognize the entire office staff. They were incredibly helpful and professional throughout the entire process, from my initial consultation to my post-operative appointments. They did a fantastic job of keeping me on track with my appointments and all the necessary preparations, which made the whole experience seamless and stress-free. I am very grateful for the exceptional care and expertise. Susan Schaukowitch

    Age caught up to me, was told my eyes needed cataract surgery by my optometrist. Gave me a couple…read moreof choices, glad I chose Dr. Drinnan. His group practice is busy-either a good sign (lots of satisfied patients) or bad (lots of patients indifferent to the care they receive). Fortunately it's the former. My first visit seemed thorough, tests were performed, eyes dilated, another exam to confirm what had been diagnosed, which is good, they didn't just accept what they were told. Dr. Drinnan explained what he found, he even used my phone to take a video of what he saw as evidence for the need for surgery-in my case the lens had yellowed and also was causing an incorrectable vision. Very cool to see the reason why. I also could correct my astigmatism in the replacement lens, and he explained the pros and cons. Dr. Drinnan gave me new knowledge of the eye-structure, lens replacement, how yellowing gave things a yellow tinge and surgery meant things may become brighter and colors truer. He was reassuring to say I'm a routine case with a high chance of success, assuming everything would go OK being that I've never had any surgery ever. On the day of the first surgery it went as smoothly as his staff described. Treatment took 30 minutes of a two-hour appointment. In the recovery room, what I could see through the protective eye shield was clarity for the first time in 40+ years without glasses. Dr. Drinnan provides drops to take 3 days before surgery and I continued them 3x/day for two weeks-followed pre-and post op instructions to the letter. What's a little inconvenience for a lifetime of clear vision? A few days after surgery, I noticed how a new lens made a huge difference-colors were true instead of a yellowing hue, lights were brighter as a result, and vision out of that eye was now 20/20 the next day. Went back a week later, and second eye was done, same results, 20/20 for both eyes the next day. I should caution that the correcting lenses put in are an additional cost toMedicare, plus copay, but that was explained by Dr. Drinnan and Staff. If one can rave about an ophthalmologist Dr. Drinnan would be my choice. Thoroughly professional, compassionate and skilled treatment, he even personally called me the evening after surgeries to make sure I was doing ok and to answer any questions. He and his Staff do a great job preparing for the procedure both medically and financially. Thanks, Dr. Drinnan I would highly recommend you, from one health professional to another!

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