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Dr. Brett Ernst, MD

Dr. Brett Ernst, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Brett Ernst, MD is an ophthalmologist in Harrisburg, PA. He is affiliated with UPMC Harrisburg. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

10 Capital Dr Harrisburg, PA 17110
Telehealth available
(717) 233-3937

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ernst specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ernst's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ernst

4.5

29 ratings, 25 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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Oct 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jim – Feb 14, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 07, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Reese Flurie – Jan 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Tina – Dec 06, 2022
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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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Feb 25, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 17, 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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AMP – Jul 24, 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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Steve Severin – Jul 23, 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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Karl Smith – Jul 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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James Irwin – Jul 05, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Crystal Ellgass – Jun 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Rich in Central PA – May 21, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Jerry Frola – Mar 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 08, 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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Magdalene Ntonados – Feb 04, 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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Jan 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Josh – Oct 24, 2020
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

My mission is to champion a center of excellence in eyecare that values staff and patients. My vision is to improve the life experience through visual well-being. We are a patient-focused practice that promotes exceptional and ethical patient care.

biography

Dr. Ernst is president and ophthalmologist at Schein Ernst Mishra Eye in Harrisburg. He is one the Central Pennsylvania's top eye surgeons with specialties in Cataract Surgery, LASIK, and Glaucoma treatment. He is a graduate of Wayne...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic Fndn

    Residency Hospital

  • St John Hospital And Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office10 Capital Dr Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Harrisburg

    111 S Front St
    Harrisburg, PA 17101
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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