Dr. John Winkler, MD

Dr. John Winkler, has provide me with knowledgeable visit. I just had a vision check, yet a week later after the visit he doesn’t care less to talk to his patient just to make a small adjustment to lenses prescription. Jessica who works at the front desk, I who called for a several days I had experience calls were I was hanged up on. This isn’t professional office whatsoever. If you go there you take you on the risk .There are many eye doctor offices, that treats you kindly and answer all your concerns. I rarely write reviews, but with this recent experience I’m very disappointed and disgusted by the way you treat your patients !!

Surgery went well. I needed a stich.. no prob. It'll dissolve. At appointments I mentioned a few items I had large floater - it'll go away I had watery eyes and bit scratchy (I have stitch, it'll dissolve) My last appt (11 weeks after 1st surgery) 1. Large floater - what do you want surgery? Well if that's what I need then yes. 2. Scratchy eye - oooh you still have a stitch in eye. Really 11 weeks later.. shouldn't it have dissolved. He then removed stitch. Tried to take it out by the way without any numbing drops 3. Eye lid drooping - what do you want surgery? Well I'm wondering if it will get any better? 4. Tooth paste fumes burn my eyes - well you have dry eye now I don't have dry eye. Once that stitch was removed no scratchy/watery eye or eye lid drooping. I also went to a retina specialist and had the floater removed... Which cured the headaches I was having. His bed side manner on last day was TERRIBLE. Had my money so felt like he no longer cared.

Took an appointment with this doctor's office 2 months ago for an eye exam for my parents. After waiting for 2 months and driving one hour one-way, the doctor's office informs me that they accept the insurance only for surgery and not for eye exam... I wasted 2 months of valuable time and 2 hours of drive...

I presented with the same eye complains to Dr. John Winkler for years but he failed to diagnose and treat them correctly. Currently I suffer not only from eye issues (that are visible to others) but also from anxiety, depression, and insomnia because of them. Dr. Winkler also lacks any social graces and empathy. It's more like a robot, not a fellow human being in a room with you. Do yourself a favor and go to a teaching institution if you can where the clinicians are up to date in ophthalmology.

Dr. Winkler performed my cataract surgery a few years ago. At the last visit, I complained to him my eyes were tearing up (especially outside) and he basically waved with his hand like it’s not a big deal and did not recommend anything. I was later told by another health care provider that my symptoms are due to dry eye syndrome. However, now my eyelids are red and irritated, my eyes feel sore, my eyelashes are sparse and the condition is much harder to treat.

My husband and I have been going to Dr. Winkler for 33+ years. He checks me for my medical conditions to determine if they are visible in my eyes and also watches for any changes in my macular degeneration. He treats my husband for glaucoma. He is excellent at what he does and we have more than complete confidence in his care. We are very satisfied patients.

Dr. Winkler has managed my family's eye issues since the 1980s. He's stepped away from his dinner table to address my eye issues. He is not of a humorous nature; however, my husband did get him to laugh at one of his "funnies". We thought that a red-letter day! But we don't see a doctor based on his humor quotient, do we? We've always had great faith in him and his skill for ophthalmology. His staff have provided great support to him; however, they have shown various levels of remoteness in our dealings with them. My interaction with the staff recently was a warmer experience. Maybe COVID-19 has made many of us happier to be with others?

I had two cataract surgeries by Dr. Winkler. One in October and the other in November 2020. It was a really good experience. I had no pain or even discomfort during surgery. Dr. Winkler explained everything to me beforehand. The medical staff were very responsive to me and even gave me a warmed blanket as I was a bit chilly. If anyone is worried about having this surgery, I want to reassure you that it is an easy and comfortable procedure and very well done by Dr. Winkler. My vision is now very clear. I can read, use the computer and watch television so crisp and clear. I'm a birdwatcher and using my binoculars is as good as when I was young. Thank you Dr. Winkler and the staff at Golf Surgical Center.

- minimal wait -answered all questions in professional manner - good listener & easy to talk to - getting yearly appt. 10+ years

Dr Winkler is a very kind and focused doctor. I've been seeing him for 20 years and highly recommend him! His staff is very organized and efficient...it has always been a pleasant experience!

I had to see Dr.Winkler a few times. He is a professional, very knowledgeable and his approach is a unique to every patient. Staff is extremely helpful and always ready to answer any questions. Highly recommend this doctor!

Office staff rude with indignant attitude.Very poor and arrogant communication with patients or responding respectfully to phone calls.Two of which were a Marabelle and a Bob. I called for appt.& phone answered with a low "hello and not DR'S OFFICE. I said hello and no response and with another "hello" three more times to ask if this is Dr. W's office she responds "hello 3+ more times, "who are you to me!"OFFICE MGR BOB PICKED UP PHONE said she never did that! Called me a liar and hung up on me!

Been going to him for many years. Over all the years you always are left waiting in the waiting room and a 30 minute wait is on a good day. This last time in I was prescribed the wrong prescription. Went to a different doctor and found that my prescription was off. After going to a new doctor quickly found how unthorough and outdated his technology is. When contacting office to let them know about the problem they were not interested in helping or fixing the problem.

Cataract removal both eyes. Dr. Winkler, Bob and all the staff were great in providing full information and options. During surgeries he explained the entire process and everything went very quickly and smoothly. Surgery at 9 am, having lunch with family at 11:30. Vision now is dramatically improved and there was no post-surgery discomfort or complications at all. Additionally, the nurses and staff at Holy Family Hospital were also excellent.

ON OXYGEN WITH A 3 FOOT TANK AND EVEN THEN AFTER WAITING FOR OVER 2 HRS/ MY HUSBAND HAD TO GET A 2ND 3 FOOT TANK OUT OF THE TRUNK!!!--HE DID NOT CARE...I WAS A NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLAR AND WAS ACCEPTED TO BETTER SCHOOLS THAN HIM... ONLY FOUND OUT TODAY, HE IS RUNNING HIS OWN PRACTICE..LUCKLY I DID NOT HAVE BLUE LIPS, WAITING ON HIM..CANCELLED MY APPT. APROX 6:00 AM AND DARED HIM TO CHARGE ME A 35$ CO-PAY..WOULD NOT TRUST HIM AS A SURGEON, MIGHT HAVE BEEN BLIND...

He's good but arrogant, my time is just as valuable as his. I waited over an hour to get into the exam room and then waited another 20 minutes or more there. He left me in the room and said he would be right back, after 20 I went to the desk and asked where is he? Out of nowhere,he suddenly returns as if nothing was wrong. He may be good but has no bed side manners! P.S. If you're going to make people wait, have some current magazines.

He has always made me feel comfortable and safe with my eyes. He did my cataract surgery with complete expertise and confidence. I have recommended Dr. Winkler to many people and they are now seeing him for their eye care. Dr. Wiinkler is also doing cataract surgery on my husband at this time. I will continue to recommend him with confidence!