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Dr. Aaron Holtebeck, MD

Dr. Aaron Holtebeck, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Aaron Holtebeck, MD is an ophthalmologist in Waukesha, WI and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2002. He is affiliated with Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital-St. Joseph Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 92 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (92 reviews)

Practice

1111 Delafield St Ste 312 Waukesha, WI 53188

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Holtebeck specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Holtebeck's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Holtebeck

4.6
92 ratings, 60 with a written review
5 star
89%
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4 star
1%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
2%
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1 star
8%
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Rude
Dr. Holtebeck purposely keeps you waiting for a long time in case someone doesn't keep their appointment. We waited one time 3 hours in his waiting room and on another occasion we waited over 2 hours for a scheduled surgery. No apologies, feeble excuses both times. His surgery was adequate and needed 3 lights on the reading material to prove his surgery went well. You definitely couldn't read the material in normal light. He also started prescribing something for me and when I told him that wasn't my problem he realized he was talking to the wrong patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 13, 2024
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Very Attentive to my concerns ... Provides precise answers to my questions .... Outstanding Doctor & supportive staff !!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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George – Jul 03, 2024
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True Professional
Great staff, my questions answered Took their time
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anne Astley – Jul 03, 2024
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Already have
Follow up
What went well
  • 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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Jun 20, 2024
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Friendly staff very thorough never have to wait
Dr Holtebeck keeps you informed he’s very personable and caring
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Rose King – Jun 18, 2024
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Very likely! Have referred many to him already.
Dr. Holtebeck is wonderful and I can't say enough about his expertise....VERY Through and Professional. Office staff is efficient and friendly, and I appreciate the shorter wait times. They are also good about getting you in to see the Doctor within acceptable lengths of time.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Cathy Gottheardt – Jun 18, 2024
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Very likely
Friendly staff, and was comfortable with the exam and felt it was thorough. Dr. Holtebeck was easy to talk and answered all my questions and concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 18, 2024
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Good, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr Holtebeck took his time. Explained everything and answered all my questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 24, 2024
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Professional and Prompt!
Greeted pleasantly. Took me in at 1:11 for a 1:10 appt. Prelim person very informative. Doctor came in 5 minutes after prelim check-up. Doctor extremely informative and answered questions in easy to understand terms. An excellent experience!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jay – May 15, 2024
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My visit with Dr Holtebeck was excellent. I appreciated his attention to detail his expertise and his ability to communicate everything with me. I would highly recommend Holtebeck Eye Clinic to anyone looking for quality eye care
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 26, 2024
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All the people I deal with were very professional and very knowledgeable they did a great job every step of the way the surgery was spot on
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 18, 2024
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Professional, thorough, friendly
My concerns are addressed in easy-to-understand terms. My appointment was rescheduled to an earlier date to assess some of my concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 13, 2024
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Great care! Very thorough.
Everyone was professional and courteous. The lady doing the eye exam was so kind and very good at what she did. Dr. Holtebeck was informative and also he addressed issues I had. I couldn't have asked for a better expierence
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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JC – Apr 02, 2024
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March 5, 2024 appointment
Just moved to the area and a friend recommended your services as I need shots for my Wet Macular Degeneration every 8 weeks. Dr. Holtebeck made an uncomfortable procedure bearable with his calm and caring resolve for me, his patient. Very thorough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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James Dunning – Mar 07, 2024
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Best Eye Care
Dr Holtebeck and his staff are the best in eye care. They are highly skilled, professional, respectful and work as a team. Every member of the doctor’s staff is well trained and shows care each time I am there. I have had an eye problem that has required some frequent checks and each time the Doctor and his team are organized, in time and treat me with a high level of care.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda – Feb 22, 2024
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Exceptional
A very professional medical practice. Dr. Holtebeck is a skilled doctor who cares about the patient. The entire team is friendly and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Julie L – Feb 22, 2024
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Top notch Dr. and excellent surgeon.
He has an excellent understanding of his field of medicine. Easy to talk to and listens to your questions with answers that are both thorough and understandable.Also, my eye surgery went perfect and my vision is like it was when I was on college. I am now 76.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 22, 2024
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Dr Holtebecks staff us always friendly and on time. Never wait but a few minutes when I arrive and my entire visit is about an hour depends by in what needs to be done. I’ve waited hours at other eye doctors without anything being done.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 04, 2024
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I already have recommended him to several
Everyone is pleasant and competent.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 04, 2024
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professional
Staff was very professional, informative and efficient. Dr was very nice and informative. Helped with medication for eye and very efficient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 03, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Holtebeck Eye Center, S.C. is dedicated to providing vision care, general and pediatric ophthalmology services, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery in Southeastern Wisconsin. We will strive to consistently exceed the expectations of our patients...read more

biography

Dr. Aaron Holtebeck is the founder of the Holtebeck Eye Center SC.

As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, he specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, eye care for diabetics, and glaucoma surgery, with a special interest...
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  • Ophthalmology

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  • The University Of Minnesota

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - St Joseph

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 2002
  • Luther College

    Undergraduate School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Phi Beta Kappa Key, Undergrad

Locations

Practice

Main Optical1111 Delafield St Ste 312 Waukesha, WI 53188
1

Practice

Holtebeck Eye Center SC18200 W Capitol Dr Ste 103 Brookfield, WI 53045
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital-St. Joseph Campus

    5000 W Chambers St
    Milwaukee, WI 53210
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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