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Dr. Elise Leonard, MD

Dr. Elise Leonard, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Elise Leonard, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sunrise, FL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1978. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Westside Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

8890 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 300 Sunrise, FL 33351
Telehealth available
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Dr. Leonard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leonard

3.6
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Best Opthalmologist
The professionalism and kindness of the doctor and her assistants
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dec 28, 2024
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Amazing experience
From scheduling with Hollis and attention from staff the process was totally efficient. Dr. Leonard was recommended by another physician and I could not be happier with the results.
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 other person found this helpful
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Allan Lerner – Feb 26, 2024
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She's the best!
My son accompanied me on my visits. On leaving her office after the first one, we said it simultaneously, "This is it! We've found the right doctor ". Just in her presence was reassuring. I felt at ease right away. She explained everything involved in cataract surgery, and was sweetly patient in answering all of my questions. On the day of surgery, it was so calming when she showed up with her beaming smile. Excellent job confirmed in post surgery visits.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Gloria – Jan 14, 2023
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Dr. Leonard is knowledgeable and experienced in her field. I had cataract surgery for both eyes in July and August 2020 and it went well. Please follow the Dr. Leonard's instructions very carefully after your surgery and you will be fine. I can now do all my daily activities without my glasses which I have worn for 52 years. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Leonard and her team to anyone who needs their help.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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AL – Sep 24, 2020
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Dr. Leonard performed cataract surgery on both my eyes in January 2020, and for the first time in over 40 years, I can see clearly without contacts or glasses. It's like I have new eyes! It was a painless procedure and she takes time to answer all concerns and questions before and after surgery. Her staff is professional and friendly and a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend her practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Valerie H. – Feb 25, 2020
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Dr. Leonard performed my 2 cataract operations and two laser treatments. She is a very professional, caring, and competent doctor. She explains all procedures and is ready to answer all questions. Her staff is friendly and helpful. It is rare to find a doctor and staff as excellent as Doctor Leonard’s practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 06, 2019
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Dr. Leonard informed me in 2013 that I had "Fast Growing Child Like Cataracts" and that she would be doing surgery on my within the next 5 years. Since that date, three different ophthalmologists have found absolutely no indication of any cataracts of any type in either of my eyes. I will never return to this persons medical practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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PMG in CORAL SPRINGS – Jan 15, 2018
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It is the 8th Anniversary of my Cataract Surgery and delight in shaving my face each morning without glasses. I remember Dr. Leonard everyday with delight.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Joseph Margone in Las Vegas, NV – Aug 04, 2017
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I was a patient for many years and saw her in 2015 complaining of blurry vision while wearing my glasses ...she said my prescription was fine, nothing wrong with it and my eyes were fine..sorry to say i finally went to another opthamologist who told me i had cataracts in both eyes and was basically legally blind...was shocked and truly disappointed in DR Leonards iagnosis and would just say to be aware if you truly have an eye problem!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
17 others found this helpful
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sue r in davie fl – Aug 26, 2016
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  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

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  • Long Island Jewishmedical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • Long Island Jewish Hillside

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1979

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978

  • New York University

    Undergraduate School, 1974
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Office8890 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 300 Sunrise, FL 33351
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(954) 746-7040

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