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Dr. Joel Eichler, MD

Dr. Joel Eichler, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Eichler, MD is an ophthalmologist in Belleville, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

5 Franklin Ave Ste 209 Belleville, NJ 07109
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Dr. Eichler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Eichler

2.9
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
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West Orange, NJ
We have found the DR. To be attentive, caring, respectful, focused, and compassionate in the care he provides to his patients.
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, 2024
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Awful!
Arrogant, abrasive, interrupts, dismissive, didn't even take the time to review medical records I had sent over from previous exams. Go to anyone else!!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 07, 2023
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Dr. Joel Eichler is the worst eye doctor I've ever been too. I had a serious eye infection and he made me wait over a week to see him. Never going back. I advise against this place.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Matt – Mar 16, 2020
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Would NOT recommend. He was arrogant, rushed the visit, only spoke to his scribe and did not explain a single thing. As a doctor you should be explaining everything you see to a scared patient. He was also not happy when I asked questions. Bedside manner is just as important as skill and it is definitely lacking in him.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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May 26, 2017
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This DR. is a complete waste of time and money. He spends more time mumbling under his breath than telling you how your condition is. ADVICE : Run , don`t walk to any other Ophthalmologist other than this Quack. He couldn`t cure a ham!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
9 others found this helpful
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Randolph, NJ – Mar 08, 2017
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Dedicated, skilled, and excellent doctor; can't say enough how how grateful I am! He saw me on a holiday weekend and scheduled and performed emergency surgery the very next day (4th of July!) for a retinal detachment in one eye and saved my eyesight! This was the third surgery he performed on my eyes, over the span of several years, all with excellent results. Previously, he performed pars plana vitrectomies on both eyes for macular pucker.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Ellen E in Union, NJ – Jul 09, 2016
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Dr. Joel Eichler, MD is an ophthalmologist in Belleville, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Touro Infirm-touro Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Umdnj Newark

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Eye Institute Eyewear LP5 Franklin Ave Ste 209 Belleville, NJ 07109
1
(973) 751-6060

Practice

Ophthalmology NJ LLC400 Valley Rd Ste 106 Mount Arlington, NJ 07856
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 7:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(973) 584-4451

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(973) 571-1500

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(201) 796-2020
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