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Dr. Lawrence Turtel, MD

Dr. Lawrence Turtel, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Turtel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ocean, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1986. He is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

3333 Fairmont Ave Ocean, NJ 07712
Telehealth available
(732) 988-4000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Turtel 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. Turtel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Turtel

4.4

54 ratings, 45 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Lauren J – Oct 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Nov 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
1 person found this helpful
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Rachel R – Apr 09, 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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Mindy Keller – Jan 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Very happy mom! – Jan 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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S. L. – Jan 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
Helpful
EG – Jan 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Elaina Parsons – Jan 14, 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
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bob Calandriello – Nov 14, 2020
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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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Nov 05, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Molly – Oct 22, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jen Smith – Oct 21, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Stacey – Oct 20, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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PATRICIA D – Oct 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 04, 2019
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jessica in Toms River, NJ – Dec 14, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lawrence Turtel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Ocean, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1986. He is affiliated with Jersey Shore University...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Krosney Berg Talansky & Turtel MDS PA3333 Fairmont Ave Ocean, NJ 07712
1

Practice

Office200 White Rd Ste 201 Little Silver, NJ 07739
2

Practice

Hackensack Meridian Health Jersey Shore University Medical Center1945 State Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753
3

Practice

Ocean County Medical Laboratories525 Route 70 Brick, NJ 08723
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America'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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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