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Dr. Balamurali Ambati, MD

Dr. Balamurali Ambati, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Balamurali Ambati, MD is an ophthalmologist in Eugene, OR and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Samaritan Albany General Hospital and Mercy Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 63 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (63 reviews)

Pacific Clear Vision Institute

360 S Garden Way Ste 250 Eugene, OR 97401

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ambati specializes in the areas of Ophthalmology & Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Ambati's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ambati

4.8

63 ratings, 55 with a written review
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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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JAW – Mar 28, 2025
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Feb 09, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2025
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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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Michael M. – Mar 30, 2024
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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 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Peavler – Feb 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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James Anderson – Apr 20, 2021
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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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Brittney Stevens – Jul 12, 2020
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jess – Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William L. Lockard – May 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Margie Whitesides – May 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Patti Heath – Oct 01, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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jonathon j stidham – Aug 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2019
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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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Molly in Springfield, OR – Jul 31, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Eugene, OR – Jun 08, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 19, 2019
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Apr 20, 2019
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Choose Dr. Ambati for the highest quality of eye care in the treatment of cataracts and laser vision correction. Dr. Ambati spends time with each patient and their family explaining the condition, options, and outcomes. Dr. Ambati sees all of his...read more

biography

Dr. Bala Ambati has the distinction of being the world's youngest person to graduate from medical school at age 17.  He is experienced in cornea transplants, cataract extraction, keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea), LASIK, and other complex...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

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  • Duke University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus|massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • North Shore University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1995
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Ophthalmology
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Tamil

Locations

Pacific Clear Vision Institute

Pacific Clear Vision Institute360 S Garden Way Ste 250 Eugene, OR 97401
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office65 S Mario Capecchi Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84132
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office257 N 8th St Cottage Grove, OR 97424
3
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office489 W South Jordan Pkwy Ste 300 South Jordan, UT 84095
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Samaritan Albany General Hospital

    1046 6th Ave SW
    Albany, OR 97321
    Recipient of 6
    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.

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center

    400 9th St
    Florence, OR 97439
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend

    3333 Riverbend Dr
    Springfield, OR 97477
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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