After having Trabeculectomy surgery in 2015. My IOP was 4 post surgery. He said not to worry about it and that we should have at least 6 month to correct my IOP. 6 months later and 2 additional surgeries, my IOP went up to 14. After waiting months after my last surgery, my eyesight in my right eye didn't return. He sent me to a Retina specialist, who informed my that I had Hypotony Maculopathy and my eyesight would NEVER return. I cried all the way home driving from that appointment!!! I went to Stanford to have a second opinion and was seen by a retia specialist. The Retina Specialist confirmed the diagnosis. My life is' the same...I wish I could give him a 0 star rating...THANKS!!!! WARNING!!!! pic of my right eye post treb (GRAPHIC) read more

Thomas Tayeri, MD - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Dr. Tayeri is a very good ophthalmologist and a good human being. Been going to him for years. I trust him with my precious eyesight. I recommend him highly read more

The receptionists were doing everything from answering calls, checkin, doing the eye tests, etc. After check-in, I had to wait almost 30min before taken to the room for some tests. After that, more wait for the doctor... When finally get to see the doctor, he wasn't all too on top of it, as I had to him what I came in for... read more

I have gone to Dr. Tayeri's since 2009 and it's been good and reassuring every time I've seen him. Ridden with glaucoma genes, I want to make sure that I can see when I get old, not follow the same path as my grandpa. Dr. Tayeri is an expert in glaucoma that I feel that my vision care is in good hand. His staff are also very nice and smiley. They have a beautiful clean office with amazing technology that they took a picture of the back of my eyes and a cross-section scan each time to follow changes of my eyes. And Dr. Tayeri always patiently explain those pictures and took his time to answer each of my questions. It's hard to find such a caring doctor like Dr. Tayeri nowadays~ I'm appalled of all those bad reviews that people put on Yelp about Dr. Tayeri! Dr. Tayeri is very professional and is so patient to answer every questions (ummm... perhaps he is so patient to each patient that he ran late? he was pretty prompt to see me each time). I was a Kaiser patient and it was like an hour wait to see a doctor for like 3 minutes each time... Anyhow, I highly recommend Dr. Tayeri for those who cares about their vision! read more

I saw Dr. Tayeri for an eye exam, but I was not impressed by him. He does not want to spend time or care for his patients and just wants to quickly move to the next one. His staff and team also are not responsive to patients, slow and some are even rude. read more

Currently my IOP is 4 in my blind eye., not good! Going to see another Glaucoma specialist that can correct the mistake! Have not been back to see him since 2015. read more

I wouldn't trust my eyes to anyone else..... I am a beader and jewelry designer by profession, for 28 years I had The Bead Shop in Palo Alto. My eyes are my livelihood. I don't have vision insurance, so when I make a choice about eye care, I do it with intention because it is all out of pocket. For many years now I have gone to Dr. Tayeri and he understands how I need to use my eyes...what kind of glasses I need for beading, working on the computer, driving and just everyday. My eyes need to be at optimum performance in order for me to function. I'm not looking for cookie-cutter eye care. Dr. Tayeri and his staff are gracious, professional, honest and come from integrity...he doesn't charge me for things I don't need. Once my prescription wasn't filled "just right" by the eye glass company and he checked the glasses and advised the optical company what needed to be re-calibrated so my glasses would be perfect. I can't afford any mistakes when it comes to my vision. Without hesitation, I would recommend Dr. Tayeri. In fact, I have and my friends, father, sisters and daughter have been happy. read more

Several years ago an optometrist referred me to Tayeri's office for "microaneurysms" and suspected glaucoma. He supposedly said I had some microaneurysms. When I didn't reschedule a visit, a representative from the office said I could go blind!? Well, I have been seeing another optometrist and ophthalmologist and lo and behold no microaneurysms and a very low risk glaucoma due hereditary - no change in 5 years. Also, they have some shady questionable billing where I was charged a copay twice in a single visit. I think another reviewer noted this practice. read more

Dr. Tayeri has basically destroyed my vision and stolen one of my most precious enjoyments in life. After telling me that I had a cataract in one eye, he advised me to purchase outrageously expensive lenses and have surgery on both eyes. He charged me $4000 extra for the Crystalens implants after assuring me that I would have near and far vision restored. Because my eyes are so critically important to me, I paid the exorbitant amount. He wanted the $4000 in cash before the surgery and did not want to bill my insurance for the special lenses. (He did bill the insurance company for all the additional surgical expenses). Fastforward....about a month after the surgery I had bleeding in both eyes. The emergency room surgeon told me to go to a different eye doctor at Stanford University. This opthomologist told me that these lenses are "not ready for prime time" and that he has treated a lot of unhappy people who have the Crystalens. Two and a half years later....my vision is a mess. The floaters from the bleeding have never disappeared. I constantly blink to clear the cloudiness from my sight. And instead of being able to see near and far, I can see neither without the help of glasses. Also, for some bizarre reason I have mono-vision. Dr. Tayeri gave me significantly different corrections in each eye and the discrepancy in vision has destroyed my depth perception. Am I unhappy with Dr. Tayeri and his promises? Absolutely. My recommendation....go to Stanford University or anyone other than Dr. Tayeri. He gets one star only because I can't give him less. read more

Dr.Tayeri is for sure the best doctor in this area. However, the office is very confused. My prescription needed prior approval from insurance company. The office clerks kept saying that they sent the request to insurance company, but I found out seven weeks later that they did not, even with my numerous requests. They may be too busy or too immature to perform the job. read more

I was seeing another doctor at the same clinic who is no longer there and was assigned to Dr Tayeri for my eye examination. He's a nice guy and polite and professional. However, I had to wait nearly 2 hours past my appointment time as he was running so far behind. He had 2 other patients who had waited nearly as long at the same time and was running between the 3 of us simultaneously. He was obviously rushed to see all 3 of us and was running between the rooms. It was simply a bad patient experience. I expect a short wait at best, not 2 hours. When I was being seen, he was not aware of what I was there for and I had to fill him in, which was OK but not what I expected from any of my doctors. I felt like he did not spend adequate time configuring the machine to get me the best prescription, and just rushed through the whole process urgently. The staff, and the doctor were polite and apologetic. They were quite nice honestly, but that doesn't make up for insane wait times and rushing through my treatment. I won't be back to the clinic, but would go back to the adjacent Lux Eyewear place to buy glasses as I've had pretty good experiences with them in the past. read more

Our family has been going to Dr. Tayeri for the past seven years. In my opinion, he is the best eye doctor in the Peninsula area. Our experiences have been quite positive: the staff is easy to work with, Dr. Tayeri has a wonderful and patient manner, and their follow up is quite thorough. He and his team go out of their way to accommodate even during busy periods. The most important aspect of Dr. Tayeri is that he is incredibly well informed and technical in part because he was trained at UCSF - the preeminent medical school. He and his family are very active in the local Palo Alto community so they really care about all their patients long term well being. All around positive experience and we recommend him enthusiastically. read more

I was referred by my Optometrist a few months ago to see Dr. Tayeri for a glaucoma evaluation. When I contacted his office his staff was able to have me seen within a few days due to my concerns about the elevated pressure in my eye. I had a wonderful experience from the beginning to the end of my appointment. Dr. Tayeri's staff was extremely helpful and efficient. I am very pleased with the care that I received from Dr. Tayeri. He was extremely knowledgeable and took the time that I needed to answer all of my questions and concerns about Glaucoma. I came into the appointment not knowing a lot about the possibility of Glaucoma and the potential care that I might need. He was able to reassure me and made me feel extremely at ease. He is a very patient doctor and takes pride in his work. I would recommend Dr. Tayeri to anyone in need of an Ophthalmologist. read more

Dr. Tayeri is excellent. He has LOTS of experience behind him, which is extremely important when it comes to your eyes! He did a specialized surgery on my Mom's eye, and the result was nothing short of amazing. We have not had to wait, he seems to run on time, unlike many of the doctors we visit. In his 'spare time', (probably his vacation), he goes to third world countries and restores the vision of many poor people. As far as the person who gave the poor review due to finances, I would say that you have to be very aware of what your insurance does and does not pay. This is not something that the office has any control over. My mom has not had to pay at all, due to her coverage. Now that I think about it, she may have a co-pay, but they've never asked for it. I think I'll have to bring it up next time! Give Dr. Tayeri a try. Your eyes will thank you. read more

Let me tell you! There is no ophthalmologist as patient and comforting as Dr. Tayeri! He is very professional and kind and is the only Doctor I would trust with my eyes! Truly the best doctor in the area! And his staff is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended! read more

Unexpected hidden costs for a routine eye and contact lens exam notably beyond what is covered by VSP. Costs not made clear beforehand even after asking. No issue with the exam itself, so at least the care seemed conscientious. read more

Its now three years since the surgeries. I have had my eyes tested regularly by Dr. Tayeri since then. My vision has been stable and clear every since letting me see without needing glasses for either reading or distance vision. Not a day goes by when I am not happy and thankful for this privilege of good vision. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Tayeri for over 15 years for glaucoma follow-up. In general his care was ok, although he repeated the same 'conclusions' each time I visited. His office front desk staff has very frequent turn-over which is not a good sign. Every time I visit, I get a new 'tester.' For my last appointment, they changed the date twice before I actually had an appointment. I always arrive a few minutes early for my appointments. I still had to wait about 10 minutes before his front-desk assistant took me to an examining room and checked my vision. She told me the doctor would see me soon. I waited almost an hour. None of his staff told he he was running late for whatever reason. I always make early morning appointments to avoid 'delays.' So I eventually walked out without being examined. Of course, he still changed medicare and blue cross for my visit. I am now seeing another ophthalmologist. read more