


Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD
Dr. Lawrence Gans, MD is an ophthalmologist in Alton, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Boone Hospital Center and Barnes Jewish Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1 Professional Dr Ste 260 Alton, IL 62002At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction

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Dr. Gans' Reviews
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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How was your experience with Dr. Gans?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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About Me
biography
Dr. Lawrence Gans is a Refractive, Cataract and Corneal Surgery Specialist. His surgical expertise includes LASIK, ICL, and other forms of refractive surgery, cataract & lens implant surgery, DSAEK, corneal transplantation, tumors and trauma to...read moreOphthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Jules Stein Eye Institute Ucla
Fellowship Hospital, 1982Barnes - Jewish Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1978Barnes Jewish Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1978Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
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 awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 20
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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