East County Family Optometry
Dr. Smit Patel
139 Reviews
Love the way Dctr work with Children, my 4 year old was happy and had a great experience, she said it was really really fun. Thank you for a great experience
Jun 8, 2017
I feel that Dr Patel and staff do a great job examing my eyes and reviewing my records. I feel welcome and would recommend East County Optometry to anyone. I've come to them for over 15 years.
May 19, 2017
Their service was very good. They helped explain everything to me. Definitely would recommend to others.
May 6, 2017
Dr. Patel is very nice to visit with. He spent enough time with me to make sure my prescription was right.
May 5, 2017
Staff is very kind and personable, and listened to my concerns.
Apr 28, 2017
Great customer service very professional staff. The appointment was on time and went well. The doctor explained everything and provided a variety of options. Very prompt and courtesy service. I will definitely be back.
Apr 27, 2017
Awesome eye doctor. Will be back again when needed.
Apr 14, 2017
Everyone is very nice and efficient. Front office got a little busy toward the end of the appointments. Dr. Patel is great.
Apr 2, 2017
Excellent care; friendly & helpful.
Apr 2, 2017
I recently moved to San Diego and saw dr Patel. He was very professional, friendly and helped diagnose what was going on with my eyes. He was very helpful and I would recommend him to anyone.
Mar 30, 2017
You guys are great, but the lenses are out of my price range.
Mar 29, 2017
Great experience, as always!
Mar 29, 2017
Loved the staff very helpful.
Mar 24, 2017
The best Eye Doctor in town. Very serious, knowledgeable, honest and smile doctor. He does listen and take care of his patience. Very clean and sate-of-the-Art Clinic
Mar 13, 2017
Excellent care! The newest technology, combined with a true professional. Dr. Patel is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. The front desk ladies are friendly and helpful every time!
Mar 5, 2017
Dr. Patel always provides thorough and comprehensive exam during each visit. The staff is very accommodating and kind and extremely helpful.
Mar 5, 2017
They are great! The staff is very welcoming and friendly!
Mar 3, 2017
I have been going here for about 5 years, I love the staff & Dr. Patel. Every visit is a pleasure, every one is so nice.
Feb 24, 2017
Pre-appointment, appointment, and post-appointment were flawless. Thank you, Wm. H. Swegles, M.D.
Jan 27, 2017
Staff and Dr. are awesome.
Jan 20, 2017
My visit was very good. They answered all my questions and I'm happy with the attention I got from everyone there. Thank you.
Jan 19, 2017
As always, great service. Front desk ladies are amazing at helping pick glasses as well! Very friendly staff!
Jan 16, 2017
Everyone that works there were very helpful and friendly.
Jan 1, 2017
Ever since Dr. Patel took over the optometry office it has improved so much! I love going to see him every year to get my eyes examined. I feel like I'm going to visit a friend. He remembers my family members and shares good advice and knowledge. The staff is friendly and attentive. I could never imagine going anywhere else for my glasses or eye examines.
Dec 30, 2016
The girls are friendly and the doctor is nice and helpful
Dec 28, 2016
Always friendly folk; and Dr. Patel is very patient and willing to explain things repeatedly until I understand!!
Dec 16, 2016
The staff is the best. every visit I feel very comfortable. friendly, courteous and willingness to help. Thank you Dr. Patel
Dec 16, 2016
Awesome place. Very friendly people.
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't go any other place!
Dec 9, 2016
As always Dr. Patel was friendly and professional. I couldn't ask for better service.
Dec 3, 2016
Great office. The staff is just great. No waiting time on the appointments. I have coming to this office since 2006.
Nov 30, 2016
Very friendly workers! I enjoy coming in and trying on glasses while I wait :)
Nov 30, 2016
They are quick for as full as the office gets.
Nov 29, 2016
Professionals that make you feel like family.
Nov 27, 2016
Excellent care with professional compassionate staff
Nov 26, 2016
Great service and a wonderful staff!
Nov 24, 2016
I enjoyed answering these questions.
Nov 23, 2016
My first visit was very nice. The staff along w the Dr. was all so pleasent. Im going to enjoy my yearly visits at East County Family Opto.
Nov 22, 2016
The office is really nice and friendly. They took the extra time to help me pick out some new glasses!
Nov 18, 2016
Amazing Staff ! Everything went really smooth and everyone was kind and patient!
Nov 10, 2016
Christina greeted me when I came up to counter and said she would be with me shortly since she was assisting another customer. She finished with other customer promptly and asked how she could help me. I stated I had an appointment and gave my name. She looked me up and seen I was a returning customer and asked me to fill out the standard form for their record. Shortly after I completed the form I was assisted into the room to check out my eyes with 3 machines. I was then directed to a room for the eye exam. Dr. Patel showed up with in 2 minutes and started checking his computer for my record and talking to me. The exam was quick and easy. Then we went to look at frames. I took a few minutes to choose a frame. M face and eyes were measured for bifocals and I was done. I put money down on the glasses and was out the door in just over an hour.
Nov 8, 2016
Five stars exelente service!!
Nov 1, 2016
I have been coming to East County Family Optometry for years, and I am always greatly pleased with the service I receive. Dr. Patel always answers all of my questions, and takes the time to make sure I understand what I need to do to continue taking care of my eye sight. The staff at this facility is always helpful with questions I may have or information that is new in the field. Thank you for all you do!
Oct 23, 2016
Great experience. Friendly staff. All around good experience.
Oct 22, 2016
Dr. Patel was excellent! Professional, courteous and efficient. Great service. Definitely going to go back for my eye care and refer everyone I know!
Oct 19, 2016
The whole staff was very friendly and they explained all of the procedures in detail.
Oct 17, 2016
Outstanding service by Dr. Patel and staff. Very friendly, punctual, and very capable to get the work done. Many thanks, East County Family Optometry.
Oct 13, 2016
I love coming to this office because I think that they give you all this information and go into detail with your eye exam and go in depth to....
Oct 13, 2016
Dr. Patel was very pleasant and thorough. He answered all my questions and explained everything to my satisfaction.
Oct 7, 2016
As always, very happy with care received.
Sep 23, 2016
Very friendly and informative staff!
Sep 12, 2016
I received excellent vision care. Dr. Patel and his staff are courteous kind and very professional. I would highly recommend them to friends and family.
Sep 12, 2016
I received excellent vision care. Dr. Patel and his staff are courteous kind and very professional. I would highly recommend them to friends and family.
Sep 12, 2016
I received excellent vision care. Dr. Patel and his staff are courteous kind and very professional. I would highly recommend them to friends and family.
Sep 12, 2016
I have been wearing glasses for almost 40 years and contacts for almost 30 years. Three years ago, another optometrist told me that I needed a toric lense to treat minor astigmatism in my left eye. The toric lense was irritating and my eyesight not as good as it should have been in my left eye since the power was decreased to compensate for the astigmatism which I didn't understand. I had my first appointment with Dr. Patel yesterday. He listened to my concerns and asked for my opinions. In the end, he prescribed regular contact lenses for both eyes in the same strength. My vision is improved and more importantly my left eye is not tearing up and irritated. Thank you Dr. Patel for listening.
Sep 11, 2016
Great service, clean facility and very friendly staff. Good selection of reasonably priced glasses as well.
Sep 7, 2016
It is always a pleasure seeing Dr. Patel and his staff! They are always cheery and very helpful when it comes to picking out the right frames! I always leave their office a happy patient!
Sep 3, 2016
My visit was very much appreciated . I did not have an appointment just stopped in to enquire availability or make a future one. I was asked if I did not mind waiting a few minutes that I could be seen next. my experience as always was very professional with a family atmosphere. 5 star
Aug 25, 2016
Great staff, very nice and informative. Dr. was very attentive and pleasant demeanor.
Aug 8, 2016
Dr Patel and his staff are friendly and professional!
Aug 7, 2016
The vist was very professional, speedy and fairly priced. I purchase driving glasses and they have been very helpful with my night time driving. Most pleased.
Aug 5, 2016
I Would give more than 5 stars if it were possible! My husband and I think this is a great place!
Aug 4, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised with how friendly the dr is. His staff are quick efficient and friendly and so is he. I am recommending them to everyone I know it was that great of an experience !
Jul 29, 2016
This place is awesome. Dr. Patel and his staff are very informative and friendly. The place is spotless. Highly recommend to anyone who needs eye care.
Jul 18, 2016
Always a very pleasant appointment. Staff is great and Dr. Patel is wonderful!
Jul 16, 2016
I always have a great experience when I come in for my yearly eye exam. Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable and explains everything so I can understand.
Jul 15, 2016
Office staff and dr. Patel are wonderful and very thorough. I enjoy coming to their office and love they're professional attitude.
Jul 15, 2016
It was fast, I had an appointment for an eye exam and came in early and the receptionists were very helpful. It was a short wait. Dr. Patel is very friendly and professional. The environment is relaxing. Overall, I really enjoyed my first eye exam:)
Jul 7, 2016
This was my first visit. I am very pleased with Dr. Patel and his staff.
Jun 18, 2016
A friendly staff and a great optometrist.
Jun 1, 2016
Dr.Patel is awesome. I ripped a contact and he fished it out for me on a moments notice. Always friendly and professional. Everyone in his office is helpful.
May 25, 2016
Awesome service! I will come back again and recommend Dr.Patel to everyone. Excellent staff!
May 24, 2016
I had a wonderful first experience at this local optometrist and highly recommend it! Dr. Smit Patel is very knowledgeable in his practice and took the time to thoroughly exam my eyes and explain his results along the way. He then provided recommendations that were best for my vision and budget. The staff was also very inviting and friendly!
May 17, 2016
This was my sons first visit to the eye doctor.... It was a fun experience for him..
May 6, 2016
You most certainly get the highest mark of review from me for a number of reasons while I was a patient in need of your services and professionalism I was handled with thruout my entire visit.
May 3, 2016
What a great experience I had yesterday Not only was the office staff friendly and very knowledgeable but the doctor reassured me and put my mind at rest about the macular degeneration I have he explained everything completely will definitely tell other people about him
May 1, 2016
I like this place i will recomend any body
Apr 28, 2016
I would like to thanks from your awesome team and especially from you Dr.
Apr 10, 2016
For many years I have had great service there. I am always impressed with your modern equipment that shows the condition of a persons eyes
Apr 7, 2016
You guys have always been great and I will be coming back for all future appointments!
Apr 4, 2016
Comfortable setting. The entire staff is very knowledgeable. My health is addressed and watched over carefully. Dr. Patel is very personable. I have complete confidence in his expertise.
Mar 27, 2016
Dr. Patel was very nice and thorough when explaining my eye situation. The receptionists were also very nice.
Mar 25, 2016
Awesome thanks so much !!
Mar 25, 2016
Everyone was very welcoming and kind, and they eased my anxiety about the appointment. The doctor was thorough and humorous. I only wish I got a hard copy of my results.
Mar 24, 2016
Although the dr was friendly and informative, the receptionist didn't acknowledge when I walked in nor did she tell me where to sign in. I had to ask her.
Mar 22, 2016
Dr Patel is very professional and provides excellent service.
Mar 20, 2016
you guys are perfect, I always enjoy my experience and refer every friend to you guys......
Mar 11, 2016
The office felt very warm and welcoming.
Mar 10, 2016
It was very happy with the whole visit it was very professional. And every one was friendly and kind ,I would not change any thing.
Mar 9, 2016
Pleasant staff, Dr. Patel was very helpful and provided an excellent commentary with the entire procedure. An overall pleasant experience.
Mar 3, 2016
Perhaps carry more options, designers of frames.
Feb 28, 2016
Felt the exam was very thorough
Feb 11, 2016
Both the doctor and receptionist were so helpful and calming and addressed all of my fears and concerns. Thank you
Feb 10, 2016
I miss the original staff and doctors. I have been going to the offices for over thirty years. Keep up the good work Dr. Patel.
Feb 9, 2016
Love! Love! Love! I love EVERYTHING about this office and staff!
Feb 8, 2016
5 stars the Dr and all employees very professional
Feb 6, 2016
Great experience. They helped me out tremendously.
Feb 4, 2016
Every thing was very good
Feb 3, 2016
I tried places closer to Poway and I'll always come back to you! I feel you take extra care to make things right
Feb 3, 2016
You did a good job. Thanks
Jan 29, 2016
AWESOME!!!!! EVERY TIME EVERY YEAR!!!!! Thank u
Jan 14, 2016
I have been coming here for years. My family also come here. Great place, the Office staff, tech and Dr. Great.
Jan 9, 2016
Thank you so much. I am satisfied
Jan 5, 2016
Have always found the front desk a little indifferent, but the doctor is great
Dec 29, 2015
Dr. Patel is great and was wonderful with my daughter!
Dec 23, 2015
Great Experience Would like to thank Dr. Patel for helping our family this weekend and explaining with great detail on how our vision needing improvement. His staff member was also great Valerie made was feel welcome and was very helpful. Thanks for a great experience!
Dec 20, 2015
Love you guys - you are the best!
Dec 18, 2015
Dr Patel explained my vision situation and offered to give me a referral to an eye surgeon who will evaluate my cataract and see if it can be helped by surgery. The reception and eye assistants were all very friendly and helpful. I feel confident that my vision is in good hands.
Dec 12, 2015
Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable and made sure to explain everything thoroughly. His office is clean and professional. I would highly recommend his services.
Dec 7, 2015
Satisfactory check up and results
Nov 19, 2015
I enjoyed seeing Dr. Patel again.
Nov 13, 2015
My experience was pleasant and I have no complaints
Nov 11, 2015
Wonderful office. Front desk staff was on top of everything for me. Dr. Patel took time to show me pictures of my eyes and explained what he looks for and what he finds
Nov 6, 2015
Dr.Patel is always pleasant. The office staff gets an A+, it's hard these days were the office staff are nice & friendly. Enjoy the entire appointment. Two thumbs up for this office & staff!
Nov 2, 2015
Everyone in our family has now seen Dr. Patel. We all love him. He is very professional but also very personable and kind. He spent extra time evaluating our special needs daughter, giving her all the time she needed. We would rate their office with Five Stars!
Oct 27, 2015
I was greeted as soon as I walked in and was called back within minutes of waiting. The whole experience was enjoyable and the staff including DR. Patel were very knowledgeable.
Oct 27, 2015
We were pleased. Thank you for taking us all on Saturday.
Oct 25, 2015
Doctor, you and your staff provide awesome service! We were clients from the previous practice, however when you acquired the practice it totally changed. We recommended you to our family members and they have also become clients. No one likes going to any "Doctor" however, you and your staff are friendly, knowledgable, professional and make us feel at ease, thank you.
Oct 24, 2015
N/A for any change Everyone was super nice and very helpful
Oct 18, 2015
I have no comments my visit was fantastic
Oct 10, 2015
I was very happy with my visit, and I really appreciate the service provided by Dr. Patel. I finally have a good eye doctor.
Oct 9, 2015
Just keep doing things the way you do, don't change a thing.
Sep 25, 2015
Dr. Patel is very professional and goes out of his way to make sure his patients are satisfied.
Sep 22, 2015
Really like this office, very friendly and personable while demonstrating their world class professionalism
Sep 18, 2015
Loved the e-mails! All was great. Thanks!
Sep 15, 2015
good always enjoy talking to the Dr
Sep 12, 2015
I do not feel any changes need to be made as the staff has been very friendly and helpful with each visit.
Sep 10, 2015
Please don't change. Thanks for your kindness.
Sep 9, 2015
I liked the way the receptionist helped me pick a pair of glasses and how to "use them positively" un like the wY I dis.. I found her way better.. Had a nice thorough eye exam visit and was pleased..
Sep 4, 2015
Awesome service and facilities.
Aug 25, 2015
Dr. Patel was very pleasant,thorough and answered all my questions. I also appreciated the candid opinion of the assistant to helped me pick out frames.
Aug 22, 2015
Thank you and will look forward to you calling about finding me frames.
Aug 13, 2015
Very satisfied with the service provided by Dr. Patel and staff.
Aug 13, 2015
I feel that Dr Patel has assembled a great team that can take care of any family's needs for optometry.
Aug 13, 2015
Thanks to all of you for your hard work. You are appreciated. Hope the weekend was nice.
Aug 8, 2015
Dr. Patel is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and keeps me informed through entire process. Very much like the new machine that takes photos of behind the eye and inside.
Jul 28, 2015
I felt Dr Patel did a very candid assessment of my vision condition and needs.
Jul 24, 2015
I have never had such an amazing experience with another drs office.
Jul 18, 2015