Subject: Formal Complaint - Predatory Billing Practices and Unauthorized Appointment Scheduling…read more To Whom It May Concern, I am filing this formal complaint against DAVID VANDER VELDT's OFFICE Meadows Eye regarding a $25.00 "no-show" fee resulting from an appointment I never authorized or requested. I believe this company is engaging in a predatory "auto-scheduling" scheme designed to generate fraudulent revenue from unsuspecting patients. Statement of Facts Over one year ago, I visited Meadows Eye for an eye examination. Unknown to me at the time, the office--without my consent or signature--automatically scheduled a follow-up appointment in their system for exactly one year later. I was never consulted about this date, I never agreed to it and had no idea and appointment had been created FOR ONE YEAR LATER. One year later, I received a bill for a "missed appointment" that I never made. Furthermore, the office has sent a notice threatening to report this "debt" to the credit bureaus if I do not pay. Nature of the Dispute This is not a simple clerical error; it is a systemic scam. By unilaterally placing patients on their calendar without permission and then charging a fee when the patient inevitably "misses" the unknown appointment, DAVID VANDER VELDT's OFFICE Meadows Eye is effectively extorting money under the threat of damaging credit scores. Charging for a service (or the absence of one) based on a contract or appointment that the consumer never entered into is a deceptive business practice. Desired Resolution I am asking for the following actions from DAVID VANDER VELDT's OFFICE Meadows Eye: Immediate Voidance of the Debt: The $25.00 fee must be removed from their books entirely. Written Confirmation: A receipt showing a zero ($0.00) balance must be mailed to my address: Direct Contact: I require a phone call from the Billing Department (PO Box 80450, Las Vegas, NV 89180) confirming that this charge has been retracted and will not be reported to any credit agencies. Cease and Desist: I demand that DAVID VANDER VELDT's OFFICE they stop the practice of unauthorized auto-scheduling for my account moving forward. Attached, please find a copy of the fraudulent bill and the credit threat notice. I look forward to your prompt assistance in resolving this matter and holding this business accountable.

No compassion. Hours to wit withut seeing doctor. 100% disabled wontbe seen soone. Violation of VA…read more, AND ADA issues. Where isallthis copassion. Erydistespectfull. Disabled veterans given no piority, waiting 2 hour in cold and never seeing doctir. Plent of eye doctors thatrespet disable people and reasonaly aomodate them butthey wont, just disrespect nd nitchy girls that yhinl they cotrol you. Owner wont talk to you only non medical girls with attitudes. N help, no dotor, jus a wasye of time and alot of unnecessary PAIN tha sitting in the cold

I've been a patient of Dr. Abrams for years, even dating back to when he was at a different office,…read moreand I truly cannot recommend him enough. Recently I woke up one morning with my eye in severe burning pain. I called the office and they got me in immediately, which I was so grateful for. Dr. Abrams took his time and carefully examined every part of my eye to figure out exactly what was going on. It turned out I somehow had a tiny sliver of glass lodged under my eyelid, which had worked its way out, but he was incredibly thorough in making sure everything was okay and that there was no damage. What I appreciate most about Dr. Abrams is his great bedside manner. He's calm, patient, and truly makes you feel cared for. The entire office runs smoothly as well -- quick, efficient, and professional. It's rare to find a doctor who combines skill, compassion, and efficiency, but Dr. Abrams does exactly that. I'm very grateful for the care I've received over the years and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent eye doctor.

The facility itself is clean and modern, and the medical staff seems professional. However, the…read moreoverall patient experience needs improvement. The biggest issue is the check-in process. This is an eye center that serves many seniors with vision problems, yet patients are directed to use computer kiosks that require entering a significant amount of information. It feels more like data collection than a simple check-in, including prompts asking for permission to receive marketing emails and texts. I watched several elderly patients struggle with the screens, which led to visible frustration. For a vision practice, this process should be much more accessible and user-friendly. The wait times were also disappointing. If you schedule an appointment, you expect to be seen reasonably close to that time. Being called back 40+ minutes late and then waiting even longer defeats the purpose of having a scheduled appointment. Patients' time should be respected. With a more senior friendly check-in option and better time management, this could be a much better experience.

Took an early 710am appointment with a DO. Arrived 710, checked in on their kiosk at 711. 1 hour…read morelater, no movement. They don't care about your schedule or time. Zero focus on patient experience. This will be my last visit here

Easy Check in, nice staff and clean office. The Shepherd Eye Center is located at the same address…read moreas the Nevada Eye Center. They send you text messages before your appointment to explain the check-in process, which is easy peasy. The only thing I disliked is that they wouldn't take another optometrist's diagnosis of my uncle's cataracts. We essentially did all the tests over again after Dr Roter had performed them last month. My uncle had to spend another $90 just to be told the same thing. After seeing two employees, we finally got to see the doctor an hour later. The office is very warm so if you're like me take some ice. I would also suggest taking some ice water since our appointment ended an hour and 45 minutes later. By that point, I couldn't even make the next appointment because my back was hurting so bad. Oh well! By the time we left at 4:23 p.m., all of the people that were sitting in the waiting room had already left. The doctor was great though. He was very nice to my uncle.

Dr Abrams is a wonderful caring low key Eye doctor. He has performed cataract surgery and has also…read moreexamined my eyes periodically. His office has the latest medical equipment. If you're looking for a honest professional Eye Doctor , Dr Jack Abrams is my choice. He also does cornea transplants. I recommend him highly.

Dr. Abrams recently performed cataract surgery on my mom's left eye and the results have been so…read moregreat that she's getting her right one done next. It's obvious Dr. Abrams is great at what he does but we also find him to be extremely likeable, patient, honest, and informative. The entire staff from check-in, surgery scheduling to check-out, have always been professional, attentive and friendly. Thanks for taking great care of my mom!

I've been seeing Dr Doubrava for a few decades. He is top in his field, and all the staff, are…read morefriendly and helpful. I've done his review before and he's the best! But I'd like to mention, Jessica, the framing specialist. I wanted something completely new and she took me through all the frames, but I didn't see anything I liked. I showed her my green 'readers' I really love. She said she'd research it and get back to me. Then I get an email packed full of all the different glasses that fit my criteria. Jessica did a lot of her research and presented me with many alternatives. I was so impressed! And I absolutely love my new glasses. My recommendation. Work with Jessica, she's a pro!

My wife called last week to attempt to get an appointment for cataract surgery. She had to leave a…read morevoice mail message (of course). No one has called back. The doctor might be excellent, but this is no way to treat a patient in need. PS-there was no miscommunication, there was NO communication at all from your office. There has still been no call back from her message. This is per your lame response here on Yelp.

I've been seeing Dr. Shin since I was a child. While wait times can be long, it's attributed to the…read moreextraordinary level of care she and her team provides to their patients. I underwent surgery and was very nervous about complications. Dr Shin thoroughly answered all of my questions, met with me multiple times, and have restored my confidence. Thank you!

The people are very nice, professional. The Dr is very friendly & takes her time to explain…read moreeverything. I highly recommend Dr Grace Shin & her staff. 5 stars

I have seen Dr. Devasis Reddy twice now, and I am genuinely amazed by his attentiveness, knowledge,…read moreand the level of care he provided. I originally came in for a simple chief complaint, on-and-off red eyes. But what I received was far more than I expected. During my visit, Dr. Reddy took the time to listen carefully, ask detailed questions, and thoroughly explain possible root causes. He told me that my recurring red eyes might be linked to a systemic autoimmune condition, specifically autoimmune arthritis. What shocked me the most was how accurately he described all the symptoms I've been silently struggling with...lower back pain, hip pain radiating down my leg and foot, skin hypersensitivity, joint pain, and severe morning stiffness. I never even mentioned these to him, yet he described them exactly as if he had known my situation for years. It felt like someone finally connected the dots that every other doctor had overlooked. I honestly joked to myself that it felt like a psychic reading, LOL, but in reality, it was simply an incredibly skilled doctor who truly understands the human body far beyond the eyes. I walked into an eye clinic expecting help for redness, and I walked out with clarity, validation, and a referral path toward the right specialist who can finally address my underlying condition. I had no idea an eye doctor could be the one to help uncover what might be the true cause of my worsening symptoms that have been affecting my daily life. Dr. Reddy is the perfect example of what a physician should be, knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, and truly invested in his patient's well-being. I am deeply grateful for his insight and expertise. He didn't just treat my eyes; he helped me take the first real step toward getting the answers and care I've needed for a long time. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Devasis Reddy. He is an exceptional doctor and a blessing to his patients.

Under my right eye I noticed a skin tag. At first it was cute, like a small mole like a movie star…read more That's what my mom said. After a few years go by and "SandraLee" that's what I ended up naming her, it grew so big it was causing my eye to water. My eye thought something with it because SandraLee was massive! I made an appointment and met with Dr. Reddy and his staff. Everyone was very kind. I was so nervous when I went back but the procedure was so easy and quick. I am 10 days out and feel great, my eye is no longer watering! They are great! See my pics.

Nice friendly doctor and staff . Dr.Voo is kind and…read morecompassionate . The office is clean and relaxing . I would highly recommend this doctor for retina and or any firm of an eye disease she is very educated . I am grateful I went to her !!

Office is quiet and has island music and decor. Staff are friendly and professional. Dr.Voo is…read moreprofessional, soft spoken and seems up to date on her profession. I feel confident in her ability to help me with my eye situation. All in all it's a nice office, and professional friendly Dr.

First appointment at this facility for vision exam/fitting for eye g! First time "prescription"…read moreglasses person here! Impressive display of frames to choose from in the ample space provided here! To view some of the frames however, you are required to walk behind some of the working technicians' work spaces. This made my browsing experience a little uncomfortable. They carry some luxury frame brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and Tiffany & Co to name a few. Extremely helpful staff. I selected my frames with the wonderful assistance from one of the techs and will return for regular exams and frame/prescription updates. Highly recommend.

Love coming here! The team always takes really great care of me and the selection of eyewear is…read morereally nice! Dr. Mar takes excellent care of me and my eyes and the customer service is always top tier. Can't wait for my new frames to come in :)

Luv Mary Nara she's the greatest dr ever & cares about us patients so thank you to her!!!!read more

I went to see Mary Nara at P-3 Medical Group for TMJ treatment. In the state of Nevada, TMJ is an…read moreinsurable medical condition. I told her that in my previous doctor's records, she would find the signed Medical Necessity Script needed for the oral surgeon and prosthodontist to file the treatment plan with Aetna. Every time I talk to her and mentioned it, she changed the subject or ignored it like it was not her problem. My lower jaw was sticking out one inch to the left and I could not eat. I went down to 92 lbs and eventually went into the hospital for failure to thrive. She asked me what I thought the problem was and I told her it was from the TMJ. It was causing so much pain that I could not open my mouth to brush my teeth or eat and the anxiety it caused was unbearable. I mentioned several times that I had two businesses, but I could work until it was fixed. The misalignment of my jaw was so severe, it knocked out almost all of my teeth which now made it a medical for dental claim. I have been permanently disabled since 2008. It took me over a year to find an oral surgeon and a prosthodontist that could repair the damage. They said it would take one year of oral surgery, and they could only replace my now damaged teeth with implants and that dentures were not an option. My oral surgeon also said that because it had not been treated, I developed Periodontal Disease and was at risk of having a stroke. Mary told me she had 1500 patients and she could not remember everything, so I was totally neglected until I almost died. I was invisible to her and everyone at P-3 Medical Group. My sister was so mad and upset that she flew to Las Vegas and called Mary as an emergency. She reminded Mary that there was a previous Medical Necessity script on file, but I needed a new one from her. I did everything on my own, which included finding the specialists that could treat my injury and getting verbal permission from Aetna to proceed with the claim. She told Mary I had to do everything on my own without her help and all I needed from her now was the Medical Necessity script so they could file the claim. Mary refused to give me a Medical Necessity Script and told me to go to the UNLV Medical Dental School. Both my sister and I hit the roof. She STILL did not understand that TMJ is an insurable medical condition. There is no way that the UNLV dental school could help me. No dentist could help me because it was a TMJ medical problem. Her neglect ruined my health and my life. It forced me to cancel all of my business clients and contracts. I am 5 foot 6 and still only 92 pounds. Complaints have been filed with Aetna who I had been working with closely on this claim. A lawsuit is pending against Mary Nara and P-3 medical group for neglect and punitive damages.