In re: Dr. Robert Lalane and the Retina Group of Florida…read more TIDBITS: Your VISION may be good but your EYE HEALTH is poor? An Ophthalmologist can look at images of your eyes and be able to tell if there is wear and tear on your blood vessels, which could indicate the presence of uncontrolled Diabetes or High Blood Pressure. YOUR TIME: The staff makes every effort to streamline your pre-office visit by providing an online patient portal, so @ your visit, you are merely greeted by staff without last minute glitches. Retina Group's Margate location, will make you feel as if they are your personal entourage, handling everything for you, from insurance to questions, simplifying the process, proper imaging, and just making you feel welcome, comfortable and eager to write a review -- Emily, Alicia Kate & (the redhead Insurance specialist who knows her way around insurance) = all treated me with care and confidence. DR. LALANE: As is customary for a 1st office visit to a Retina Specialist, I expected a 3+ hr visit yet, in 2 hours, I was properly evaluated, given ample time with Dr. Lalane, who even anticipated my questions and received an unexpected eye injection, (which was needed + painless) + recovery time was fast, without adverse side effects. OBSERVATIONS: It's important that you keep your diabetes and high blood pressure in check, as they directly affect your blood vessels, which in turn, may affect the Health of your EYES - HEART - KIDNEYS BLOOD VESSELS SKIN - IMMUNITY - BRAIN - LIFESPAN Dr. Lalane came highly recommended by one of my neurological doctors and he certainly did not disappoint me. He is wise beyond his young years - trained at prestigious schools, such as DUKE. He has extensive work in research and clinical trials and has written extensively on these matters and diseases re: the retina. He definitely knows his way around Diabetic Retinopathy, (and yes, I gleaned all of this in just my 1st visit). I felt safe enough in his capable hands to have an eye injection on my 1st visit, (didn't need to think about it). The medications they use are top quality. Currently, Dr. Lalane is in the Margate office on Tuesdays and in Jupiter and Delray on other days @ the RETINA GROUP offices there. Thank you for reading my review. Emm June 2026 NOTE: Unlike other facilities, they have a retina specialist on call every day, 24/7 for urgent emergencies, (such as a retinal detachment), that can threaten your sight, rather quickly. Accurate address: 5901 Colonial Drive, Ste 202, Margate, FL 33063 @ 954-970-9522

I thought I needed new glasses but actually I was blind in my right eye from a macular hole …read more Luckily for me my daughter found Doctor Leon Bynoe a Retina specialist . My surgery was done at Baptist health and thanks to Doctor Bynoe my vision is completely restored to even better than before . Doctor Bynoe is an awesome Doctor and person . I really like his staff as well . Biography Dr. Leon Bynoe, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Coral Springs, FL and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in Ophthalmology. Languages Spoken Spanish Specialties* Ophthalmology

Went from 1 visit to "you need surgery right away". Went to RAND totally different experience.read more

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.

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.

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.

My 92 year old mother has been seeing Dr Gupta here for a few years now for her macular…read moredegeneration and has been very pleased. I go with her several times a year. Initially she went to a "big name" group in West Palm Beach, but the commute and busyness of the office was proving stressful to her, so she decided to try Dr Gupta who was much closer to her. This turned out to be a good decision. She finds the visits much more pleasant (if you can call getting a shot in your eye pleasant - though she is a trouper!) in large part due to Dr Gupta's kind, patient manner. The office is well-run and his assistant Crystal is also very good. I'm an RN at a major Los Angeles medical center for 34 years so I am aware that a doctor's "niceness" doesn't always equate with their competency. But in this case, I believe it does. Foremost, is that her vision has not deteriorated, as one might have expected. Thankfully, she is still able to read many hours a day! I appreciate that he truly seems interested in her well-being and not just in generating more business. He has often told her she can skip an injection some months depending on her exam. He also has stressed to her to not hesitate to call him if she has any concerns, that he would not consider it a bother. He strikes me as conscientious, respectful to his patients, serious about his work, but not above sharing a funny story about his young daughter!

The wait for appointment is unbearable. Can be 2 hours to be seen and very slow service after that…read more Dr Gupta has very little time for patients and did not take care to minimize pain from injection. Can I rate 0 stars?

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.

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.

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.

This full service opthamolgy group in Stuart and Port St Lucie are caring and also take pride in…read morethe care they render. Dr Gallogly was my physician and as a physician myself I can vouch for his care and guidance. Bob R.

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.

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.

Husband here for first time. Nice clean office. Lovely staff…read moreand Dr Nathan seems nice, smart and very thorough!

This place is amazing! From the front desk all the way to the doctor! Katie was as good as it gets!…read moreHaving had a rough couple days and then taking the time to see me the same day amazing! They are stuck with me forever!