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Dr. Aaron Affleck, MD

Dr. Aaron Affleck, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Aaron Affleck, MD is an ophthalmologist in Idaho Falls, ID and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Finch University - Health Sciences in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

Affleck MD Eye Care

Affleck MD Eye Care2900 Valencia Dr Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Affleck specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Affleck's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Affleck

3.5
33 ratings, 23 with a written review
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Dr. Affleck is an excellent opthamologist and surgeon. My experience with him and his office has been very positive. He is knowledgeable, patient, and skilled. I had cataract surgery for both eyes and am very pleased with the results. Dr. Affleck anticipated most of my questions before I even asked them, and was clear and concise. My results turned out just the way he said it would. It is very gratifying to see with almost perfect vision after a lifetime of myopia and severe astigmatism.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 22, 2023
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Best doctor I have ever been to.
Smart, professional, common sense, takes the time to answer all my questions and concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Liz – Dec 31, 2022
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Great Doctor, Great Staff, Great Service
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2022
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I would never recommend Dr. Affleck or his practice to family or friends. Every time we had an appointment we would arrive on time and usually be left to wait in the waiting room for an hour and then another hour of waiting in the exam room before the doctor would come in. Two hours of waiting for a 10 minute doctor visit - totally unacceptable! And the appointment was for my under age 10 daughter. How can she be expected to wait for two hours for a doctor appointment? The doctor never apologized or had any reasons for the long wait. Why would an eye doctor have you wait for two hours??? The staff was unhelpful and often rude. The doctor didn't seem to care. Overall we had terrible experiences every time we went. After two years of this kind of treatment we went elsewhere for my daughter's eyes. We are having a much better experience NOT seeing Dr. Affleck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Jessica – Feb 25, 2021
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Nice office environment. Good Doctor. Dr. Affleck performed advanced surgery on my eye and did a perfect job!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2020
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Great Proffionals, realy listens and goes out of his way to make sure you know options and what to expect. A +++
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Ron in Thayne, WY – Nov 17, 2018
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I feel like too many people leave online reviews just because they feel a need to tear down others. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything. My daughter had previously had a traumatic experience with her eyes. The Ophthalmologist that saw her at the time referred us to Dr. Affleck. Dr. Affleck and his entire staff were professional, understanding, and courteous. They explained everything...even the fact that they didn’t have an agreement with my insurance company. A+++!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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T. Hall in Idaho Falls , ID – Jun 02, 2018
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through exam. Explained results understandably. Courteous and accommodating.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2018
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Our wait was not long. I had all the paperwork and previous records ready and brought them with me. They were great with both of my children. The Doctor was polite and explained everything he was doing and why. He answered every question we had and was very positive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mindy B in Pocatello – Feb 25, 2018
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The dr was great.... his entire staff on the other hand was rude, short not good with children at all. Rather then telling us about their deposit policy prior to the hour trip it took me to get there, she very rudely refused to even fit my child for glasses. This is the second time we had a problem with extremely is the Sellitti if it was anybody else offered his services in the area I would definitely be taking my business elsewhere however he’s the only doctor that handles juvenile arthritis
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Dec 12, 2017
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Dr. Affleck took more time with me than another other doctor has explaining my condition. His knowledge was outstanding. Staffing were happy. Dilated exams take a long time. I was looking for new glasses and was concerned it would cost a lot. I was actually taken to the optical shop- before my exam. It was nice looking for glasses without my eyes being uncomfortable for an exam. I cost - same as others, but the quality was much better from the extra measurements and care they took.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Chris in Idaho Falls, ID – Oct 28, 2017
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He did my cataracts- He is the best in town! His staff is friendly, and knowledgeable. They helped me even get some special funding to help with payments of surgery since I only have Medicare for coverage. Now, all my friends see him too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Paula in Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 20, 2017
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Good Doctor and staff. Would recommend him to everyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Pam R. in Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 11, 2017
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Went with my mother to her appointment. Dr. did not seem to be sure of his decisions..Staff was totally rude and did not seem to care if we was there or not. I do not think my mom received good care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 09, 2017
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In addition to my appointment 6/5/17, I received a bill from CalPers, my medical carrier. Apparently Dr. Affleck's wife/office manager decided to bill my medical insurance instead of my VISION SERVICE PLAN, my eye plan.Considering she constantly complained about VSP when I was in there.I called her & asked why she did that.To get more money?She said "Well, you have diabetes &cataracts."I said "WHAT?! I do not have cataracts!Actually your husband said my eyes are very healthy!"She NEEDS to go!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Susan B. in Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 01, 2017
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The technician was HORRIBLE!! Gave me glasses i paid 400.00 for and can not wear she blamed me for choosing the wrong kind of frames, 2nd visit told me i needed Asian fit frames, 3rd visit said my ears were not even, 4 visit a new pair of glasses and told me i need to get use to them because I have never worn glasses that were designed just for me. It's been a yr I wear my old glasses and will never go here again. Watch out for her get your rx and run to another place to order them. Dr. great
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 others found this helpful
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Leonor Fraser in idaho falls, id – Feb 18, 2017
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Never every will I go back. Officeven manager treated me like I knew nothing, and the address helping me was put down in front of me while she was doing an excellent job getting measurements and selecting glasses. She took over and the look of humiliation on that girls face reallt upset me. I was then told was a liar. 2 weeks later I got my glasses and lo and behold she had screwed them up and have yet to make it right. She has been rude and plain ignorant to her staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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David in Idaho falls – Jan 20, 2017
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Absolute awful experience. The staff and manager here are horrible. They told me working with the insurance was my own responsibility after telling me the would do it initially. I will not be going back to Dr Affleck.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Nov 18, 2016
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Dr Affleck, himself was good. However, his staff was not. After waiting nearly an entire hour in the exam room at our first appointment I was very frustrated. On top of that, they charged me $45 when I called to change a future appointment. The lack of consideration for my time, followed by a fine for "not recognizing the value of their time" was enough for me! I won't be returning.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Nov 10, 2016
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My son needed glasses badly and vision therapy both of which were prescribed by another eye doctor after Dr. Affleck told me his eyes were not getting worse so we could just keep watching it.....he was completely wrong and now my son still struggles because he was seeing with out both eyes for almost two years without proper treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Mad Momma in Idaho Falls, ID – Jul 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe medicine is a partnership between doctor and patient. Much of my job is educating people as to what their condition is, and their treatment options. The ultimate decision on what treatment is done is up to the patient. I enjoy cataract...read more

biography

Aaron J. Affleck, MD, an Idaho Falls native, has served Eastern Idaho since 2001 as a medical physician and surgeon of the eye (or ophthalmologist). Dr. Affleck  is  board-certified  by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

  • Oculoplastic Surgery

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  • Kresge Eye Institute - Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital
  • Chicago Medical Sinai Hospital - Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Kresge Eye Institute

    Internship Hospital
  • Finch University - Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1997
  • Brigham Young Univeristy

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

    3100 Channing Way
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Idaho Falls Community Hospital

    2327 Coronado St
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mountain View Hospital

    2325 Coronado St
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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