I have edited my original review, and lowered the rating from two stars to one. This company placed a hold on my insurance, which didn't let me go to another optometrist. That's right- that wouldn't take my insurance, and also wouldn't let me take it somewhere else. They also did not release the insurance when asked to; insurance had to be contacted directly. Original review below: I set up an appointment online, was told they would accept my insurance. 30 minutes before the appointment, I get a voicemail telling me they will no longer accept my insurance. I had already taken PTO, driven downtown, and paid for parking by this point. Pulling the rug this late feels scummy: they either a) don't know how insurance works, or b) were hoping to rip me off by making me pay out of pocket at the last second. I cannot comment on the quality of their doctors or frame selection. But the people running this office have demonstrated a poor understanding of insurance coverage, so ultimately I would not reccomend this optometrist.
About
Hiemstra Optical Company - Downtown is an eye doctor and optical shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan, located at 234 E Michigan Ave. Eye exams and an optical dispensary are both on site, so you can have your eyes checked and pick out frames in one visit. Listed services include glasses & frames, contact lenses and contact lens fitting. The practice is in network with 9 vision plans, including EyeMed, Spectera, Aetna Vision and Cigna Vision. Care is provided by Lana Gruizenga, OD. It is open 5 days a week. Walk-ins are accepted. Call (269)382-0800 to confirm hours and coverage before you visit.
- Listing type
- Optical · Optometrist
- Address
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234 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Get Directions - Phone
- (269)382-0800
- Languages spoken
- English
- 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 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
Currently closed. Times shown in America/New_York. Holiday hours may differ.
Doctors at this practice
Reviews on Google 53
Terrible customer service! My disabled Dad on medicare and Medicaid called when he made the appointment to verify they took his insurance and when he showed up, they DENIED him because he didn't have his card. Medicaid will not issue my Dad a card and when I looked it up, they can verify it by his Social Security number!! Terrible service!!!
I have been going to Hiemstra downtown for about 40 years. I love them! Jenny and Jen are so kind, helpful and courteous. Along with high professionalism. Highly recommend. We always talk and laugh.
I love them very helpful. The eye doctor was telling me stuff I didn’t think he would know about my eye twitching and even when my Medicaid got cuff off Hiemstra was very helpful with helping me get new glasses, insurance issues and gave me my prescription with no hassle and tighten my frames even tho I didn’t buy my glasses from them!
I moved here a few years ago and had to find a new optometrist. I love Hiemstra! The staff is so lovely and they were able to fix a wrong prescription that I was given in the past. They even gave me suggestions as to where to order my contacts so they'd be a little less $$
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