I felt compelled to write this review because I believe this experience needs to be brought to your attention. I also attempted to contact the office manager, but he was out of the office. Yesterday, my husband had an eye appointment at this location, and I accompanied him. Unfortunately, our interaction with the woman working at the front desk left me feeling very uncomfortable. She was rude and dismissive toward both my husband and me. At first, I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and assumed she might have been having a bad morning. However, after we sat down to wait, I observed her treating the next couple in line the same way. That couple was also Hispanic. What stood out to me was that when another patient, a white gentleman, came into the office shortly afterward, she was extremely friendly and welcoming to him. As a Hispanic woman, I could not help but notice the difference in how we were treated. I sincerely hope there is another explanation, but the contrast was difficult to ignore. Brad, I did not get her name, but she was working at the front desk around 9:00 a.m. on August 5, 2026, if you would like to identify the employee I am referring to. She was wearing pink scrubs, had a full tattoo sleeve on her right arm, and had dark dirty blonde hair. I do want to add that the rest of the staff we interacted with were polite, professional, and pleasant. My concern is specifically regarding the behavior of this front desk employee, as it created a negative experience and left me feeling unwelcome.
Florida Eye Specialist And Cataract Institute
About
Florida Eye Specialist And Cataract Institute serves patients in Tampa and the surrounding part of Florida from its office at 3115 W Swann Ave. Both exams and glasses are handled here — exam rooms and an optical shop share the same address. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses and contact lens fitting. Insurance accepted includes VSP, Spectera and MetLife (3 plans in total). 9 doctors are listed here, including Ann A Patel, OD, Chelsea Nissinoff, OD and David B Sabin, OD. The optical carries 36 frame brands. It is open 5 days a week. You can walk in without an appointment. Call (813) 492-2020 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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3115 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
Get Directions - Phone
- (813) 492-2020
- Languages spoken
- English, Spanish, Arabic
- Walk-ins
- Accepted
Insurance accepted
Services offered
Services not listed are not offered at this location.
Frame brands carried
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 open — closes at 4:00 PM. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 1048
Visited Florida Eye Specialists today was just blown away. From the receptionist, to the medical assistant to Dr Donovan, the entire appointment was efficient, professional, personal and most of all, left me with such confidence of improving my condition. The wait time was nearly nil (compared to the HOURSi would spend at St Luke’s) and Dr Donovan went above and beyond explaining treatments and prescriptions and the staff was able to assist me in getting approved for discounted medications (something St Luke’s was TERRIBLE at). Thank you Florida Eye Specialists!
First time with Dr. Lieb. He was very much interested in my previous appointments and I Health he asked pointed questions. He answered all of my concerns about my eye health. He did not rush any of the conversations he did a full comprehensive examination explaining all the results providing options for relieving dry eye issues. It was an excellent experience. I highly recommend him if you need eye examinations.
Dr. Greenberg is very friendly and helpful in answering all my questions. The staff were all very friendly also and thorough in doing the pre-testing before Dr. Greenberg came to explain all the test results. I have had one cataract surgery and will do the second eye when it is time. I have already recommended Fla. Eye Specialists and Dr. Greenberg to a couple of my friends.
I had a great visit. A little bit of a wait to be seen, but I'm still giving them 5 stars. Very professional staff and great experience overall. I was super worried about my eye and I am at ease now that I know what's going on with it!
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