For those of you who have eye vision issues, you know how frustrating it is to misplace your…read moreglasses or tear a contact and need to see. If you're like me, you're severely myopic (-9) with a slight astigmatism, which means you're legally blind without any corrective lenses. If you're old enough to know who Mr. Magoo is, that's a pretty accurate depiction of me. Nothing like assuming your sweater is your cat...I've always joked that if I was in a plane crash and survived, I'd need to have my glasses on because otherwise, unlike Tom Hanks in Castaway, I'd starve to death not knowing how to find food-that's how blind we're talking about. I've had glasses since I was 7 years old; it made playing sports before my parents agreed to let me get contacts. The difference of course, was a game changer, but the cost of annual contacts, sometimes getting dry eyes after wearing them too long, spending $$$$ on glasses with the thinnest lenses, antiglare, plus RX sunglasses-we are talking thousands over the course of 30+ years. I've wanted LASIK for years, but as glaucoma runs deep in my family, I was deeply discouraged from y childhood eye doctor and my dad from looking into it. As I also didn't want to put my hands into some factory-farm type surgeon revolving door inexpensive LASIK clinic where my eyes, the most precious thing I own, would be at the mercy of the doctor, who may or may not truly care about my situation. So I kept putting it off, envious of everyone who wakes up able to see without searching for their glasses. My local eye doctor and I discussed that maybe I am eligible after all, so he suggested I look into a consult. I contacted both local medical offices that do LASIK and based on my interactions and the reviews online, I went with Dr. Juli Larson, who has done over 15,000 surgeries and several of my local friends had theirs done through her. I would have to wear my glasses for at least 14 days prior to consult (which to me, is a fate worse than death), but I did it diligently. I arrived on Thursday for my consult and tests, knowing that if I was a candidate, I could have surgery the next morning. I was a little nervous and hoping I would not be told I was not a candidate, but knew she only turns away candidates that truly cannot get it, so I felt I was In good hands. Two hours of extensive testing on my vision, optic nerve analysis, glaucoma check, I finally met with Dr. Larson. I found her to be very kind and warm, taking a lot of time to answer my questions and concerns. She admitted I was at the border of eligibility, but she felt she could help me, with the latest technology, the Bladeless iDesign Wavefront Guided LASIK. This technology does a fingerprint type calculation of your eye to do the most personally tailored custom LASIK. She made sure I understood all the potential complications, too. I said that I understood and I wanted to move forward. Dr Larsen knew I'd had an SLT (to reduce eye pressures) five years before, so with my permission, she reached out to that surgeon to make sure she had that information as well and would call me once she had read through the scans, his notes, and those of my current ophthalmologist. I met with the young woman who would explain pre-op procedures and 0%, 24-month financing options through one of two lenders, in the event I needed that. I went home feeling excited. Dr Larson called me later that afternoon to let me know everything looked good and I had no changes since the SLT. She made sure that up until the morning of the surgery, I could change my mind and opt out. I found this very reassuring and added a layer of trust to my interactions with her and her expertise. The next morning, I arrived a little anxious but mostly excited. I met with her again and she explained the procedure. I don't recall why we ended up discussing PRK with iDesign as an alternative option, but she made sure I had all the information on both, plus all the time I needed to decide if either surgery was still right for me or did I want to leave and go home. I ended up opting for the iDesign LASIK still. Within minutes, I was in the OR and she was so helpful and encouraging the entire time. 10 minutes later, I could already see better than I'd had in over 30 years. I went home and rested as required, plus did the drops as required. By mid-evening I could pretty much see everything, was texting and watching tv. It does feel while healing like you have a little speck of sand in your eye, but the drops help. This morning, she checked my corneal flap, which is healing nicely and also my vision-it's 20/20. There's a to-be-expected slight haze that will in time go away, but I was able to drive myself to the appointment and although my right eye itches a little bit, I feel great and worth every penny. I highly recommend her and am so grateful to her expertise. She also does cataract surgeries, SLTs-she is my go to eye surgeon for my potential future needs.

Concern for the professional throughout the process. I was explained what would take place and the…read morefollow-up following the surgery.

Doctors, nurses and other staff are friendly and professional. They care about their patients. The…read moreoffice has a small town feel. I would recommend.

The doctors are just fine here. The office staff, however, is absolutely horrible. The lost…read more*LOST* my medical records a year ago, and started a new record. Then when I got fed up enough with them, I decided to switch doctors, and requested a transfer of my records. They LOST that request within a day. When I called and asked them what they could do to help me, they hung up on me. Extremely unprofessional, and just plain rude.

I've been seeing Dr Molinari for as many years as he's been in Williston. He's given me a few…read morecrowns and they've all gone well. His staff is great too.

Made 2 appointments for my husband and myself. My husband got his teeth cleaned. I couldn't go to…read moremy appointment, so I called and rescheduled. The second time they texted me type 'c' to confirm and I texted back 'cancel.' They didn't accept it and billed me for TWO cancellations and I haven't even been to their office yet. Also, my insurance is one of the best that covers free yearly cleaning. They claims my insurance didn't cover the full cost and won't tell me what the insurance didn't cover. You can see my 'detailed' bill in the images. They are disrespectful and unethical. I will be contacting state licensing and BBB. Only go here if you want to be charged for services you never received.

A great big YES! My wife and I go to spas frequently when on…read morevacation. This is one of the best. It's beautiful from the moment you park and stroll to the entrance to the relaxing waiting areas and treatment room. This was secondary to the great people. Everyone was nice and professional. The treatment we had was awesome. These folks know what they are doing. We are already planning a return visit when we come here next

No one returns calls. I needed assistance booking and after 3 VM someone finally called a week…read morelater. Then the night before the service, they called to cancel my service because their nail tech quit- how to they only have one?!? This place is a joke.

Need a dentist? Dr Mooney is the one you should choose! I have been going here since 2005 and my…read morewife and 3 children go here. The staff here is as pleasant as it gets. They are judgemental free and always make you feel like you are at home. Everyone that works here actually enjoy their job. Doc cares about every single one of his patients. He makes himself available at almost anytime of day even allowing you to call his home if you have a dental emergency that you feel needs to be addressed immediately. 5 stars to Doc and his entire team!

Funny my bi-annual cleaning was on Election Day. Voting with clean teeth enhances the experience…read moreexponentially. All is well with Dr. Mooney and his staff. My hygienist was new to me, but was gentle & very thorough. Catching up with Doc is also a treat as well as seeing everyone who makes the office feel like family. Thanks again my friends. See you in 6 months!

Absolutely wonderful experience at the Burlington office. Every staff member I met was very…read morefriendly. Lynae at the front desk went above and beyond to fix an issue that frankly I had caused. Dr Cooper helped ease any anxiety and would give a heads up before any potentially painful portions of the exam. She had tons of great ideas for better care that fit my specific lifestyle! Overall, they are patient-forward and will take great care of you.

Very nice and efficient office! Dr. Penney and Jody (the hygienist) were beyond kind and took care…read moreto make sure I understood what was happening and how to best care for my teeth.

I had a bit of a hard time getting in touch for an appointment, but once I did, everything went…read morewell! Grateful they were taking new patients with my insurance, the appointment itself went smoothly, the staff and dentist were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I feel in great hands!

I've been a patient for at least 18 years. The fact that I still go there when there are so many…read morechoices, it is big statement. They have treated my whole family from ages 2-53. They give great cleanings. My crowns were not painful and they have treated other issues. I have had a lot of work done including splints and have been pleased. They want you to keep your smile and gums healthy. I like Dr Melo but have seen all the dentists there and they were all pleasant and professional. The only thing that is hard is that their location is in the second floor of the building. They do have a lift chair if you request it.

Dr. David is fantastic. I came to him to fix a botched bridge from a previous dentist that was…read morecausing me a severe amount if pain. He fixed it after just 2 visits! I still have to get a cavity filled by him, and I am not even dreading it. He's the best dentist I have ever been too.

Dr. Averill came highly recommended by a colleague, in fact I think she recommended him about…read moretwenty times before I actually went. I have a pretty horrific dental history. It's littered with all sorts of budget botch jobs and terrifying experiences. Since my absolute NEED to visit Dr. Averill was indisputable, my enthusiasm to test the skills and demeanor of another dentist was pretty much non-existent. When I began to have symptoms of infection I was told by a Doctor friend that this could affect my over all health and that a substantial amount of strain was being put on my heart... yeah, that's a very real thing. I decided to call Dr. Averill's office. The sheer joy and warmth offered by Johanna, Dr. Averill's receptionist had me feeling confident and ready to take on my fears, of course when the appointment drew closer I ended up canceling. It took me about 3 cancellations until I eventually made an appointment that I showed up for, and while it was a formidable challenge for me I am eternally grateful that I mustered to courage to follow through. There are a few free parking spots designated for the office right across the street in the Pearl Street Beverage parking lot, there are also metered spots along the street. When you enter the office you will be greeted by the same bubbly voice who made your appointment, Johanna. She's bright and candid, like a character from a book, always greeting patients with an ear to ear smile while she taps aways on her computer. The office is small and the staff is pleasant and really connects with clientele. The wait is always short, sometimes they just usher you right into the chair; they seem to keep to their appointment times very well. It's not an inexpensive venture, going to see the dentist just isn't going to be, but when you get genuine care and compassion from a dentist the expense grows a bit irrelevant. I have saved and saved just so that I can continue my care under Dr. Averill. His patience and willingness to understand my challenges has completely reversed my fear of going to the dentist. His assistant, Dixie is nothing short of a godsend. She has a vast knowledge of all things dentistry and is happy to help you understand any part of a procedure; she also happens to be one of the most empathetic women I have ever met. Dr. Averill developed a laundry list of oral procedures that were essential to the health of my mouth, and we quite simply tackled them one at a time, starting with the most crucial and working our way through. It took a while, but now, after years of suffering, I am finally in good oral health. Having a dentist (and dental staff) that you feel open and comfortable with really is what made this all come together. The care I receive at Dr. Averill's office is of the highest caliber. He takes the time to truly understand you, his concern feels genuine and his acumen is simply remarkable. I would recommend this office to anyone and particularly to people who have been victim of substandard dental procedures or have a fear of returning to the dentist. I have recommended a few others to visit Dr. Averill as well and their experiences have all been similar to my own. Pulling myself together and visiting 239 Pearl Street was the beginning of the end to my dental complications, hands down, best... decision... ever.