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Advantage Vision Center

1016 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28203-4002

About

Located at 1016 S Church St in Charlotte, NC, Advantage Vision Center is an eye doctor and optical shop serving the Charlotte area. The practice offers both eye exams and eyewear, which means prescriptions can be filled without a second trip. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses, contact lens fitting and sports & safety eyewear. VSP, EyeMed, Davis Vision and Superior Vision are among the 12 vision plans accepted. Doctors at this practice include Paula Newsome, OD and Gaetan Banawoe, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. It is open 5 days a week. Walk-in visits are welcome. Call (704) 375-3935 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.

Listing type
Optical · Optometrist
Address
1016 S Church St
Charlotte, NC 28203-4002
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Phone
(704) 375-3935
Languages spoken
English
Walk-ins
Accepted

Insurance accepted

✓ VSP Vision Care ✓ EyeMed ✓ Davis Vision ✓ Superior Vision ✓ Spectera / UnitedHealthcare ✓ Aetna Vision ✓ Cigna Vision ✓ Humana Vision ✓ Humana Vision PLUS ✓ Humana Focus / Optimum / Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Advantage ✓ Humana Medicare Supplement
Self-reported by the practice. These details have not been confirmed yet. Vision plans and medical plans are billed differently — call ahead to confirm which side of your coverage applies to your visit.

Services offered

✓ Comprehensive eye exam
✓ Glasses & frames
✓ Contact lens fitting
✓ Sports & safety eyewear

Services not listed are not offered at this location.

Frame brands carried

Airlock Anne Klein AVIO bebe Calvin Klein Canada Goose Cole Haan Columbia Converse Cutler and Gross DKNY Donna Karan Dragon Draper James Ferragamo Flexon Genesis JOE Joseph Abboud Karl Lagerfeld Kendra Scott Lacoste Lenton & Rusby Linda Farrow Longchamp Marchon McAllister Nautica Nike Vision Nine West Otis & Piper Paul Smith Pure Spyder ZEISS

Brands on the floor as of the practice's last update. Stock varies — call for a specific model.

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Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.

Doctors at this practice

PN
Paula Newsome, OD
Optometrist
Female Speaks English
Licence 1087 (NC) NPI 1225039993
GB
Gaetan Banawoe, OD
Male
Licence 2775 (NC), 2415 (NC) NPI 1235813650

Reviews on Google 921

4.4
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angela Austin
angela Austin 2 months ago

Friendly staff. I didn't have to wait very long. Dr. Newsome has a great bedside manner. Her diagnosis was quick and point on. Love her.❤️

BYHemp1
BYHemp1 10 months ago

Professional, thorough, friendly staff. Dr. Newsome is a joy to work with. Always positive and encouraging. I visited Advantage over 20 years ago and I returned because they are so much better than the cookie-cutter/franchised vision centers of today. (One of which referred me to another doctor for shots in my eye that I was told I definitely don't need.)

Debra Cook
Debra Cook a month ago

The Eye administrative person had great customer service at the front desk She was patient, helpful in getting my insurance information correctly. And very professional and kind!

Hope
Hope 4 months ago

If I could give them ZERO, I WOULD! So lets be clear, Dr Newsome is excellent. Her new staff is NOT! I asked for a copy of my prescription and was given the wrong prescription but I didnt know that until an optometrist told me. I immediately called and they gave me some bogus story of how its matched the samples that I was given. I corrected her and said that my prescription should be what my exam states and what my vision actually is. This is negligence and very reckless behavior. As if thats not enough, they never gave me a receipt for my contact lens exam and I've been calling for days to track them down for that information. I will NEVER EVER EVER GO BACK!!!!! Dr Newsome your front staff is the cause of you losing me as a patient and according to your answering service, I'm not the only one! Go elsewhere to get your eyes checked! DO NOT GO HERE! EVER!

Tristan Nunnally
Tristan Nunnally 8 months ago

I love Advantage Vision Center. Dr. Newsome is one of the most knowledgeable and attentive optometrists I've worked with, and the supporting staff all have incredible bedside manner. It's an efficient operation - no waiting around all day to get to your appointment. I would highly recommend for a structured, yet emotionally competent experience!

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