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Dr. Melvin Roat, MD

Dr. Melvin Roat, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Melvin Roat, MD is an ophthalmologist in Media, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1098 W Baltimore Pike Ste 3407 Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-7127

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Roat specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Roat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Roat

4.2

29 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Kivka – Dec 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jessica Pearlman – Aug 15, 2021
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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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Dr. Katherine Klima – Dec 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Isabell Cardonick – Dec 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Anthony Mazzone – Feb 12, 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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Linda Bailey – Nov 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 14, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Louis Delmar in Narberth,Pa 19072 – Jan 20, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Philadelphia, PA – Feb 13, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Donna M in Brookhaven, PA – Aug 14, 2016
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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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D. GIovannucci in Phila, PA – May 12, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Jude D. in Wynnewood, PA – Mar 03, 2016
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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
Philadelphia, PA – Feb 11, 2016
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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
Bill in Media, PA – Jan 05, 2016
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Roat works to ensure that each patient fully understands his or her eye condition. Clear and straightforward explanations are given. Questions are welcome! Additionally, eye exams are comprehensive and thorough in order to achieve the best possible outcome. 

biography

Melvin I. Roat, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist practicing comprehensive ophthalmology and sub-specializing in the cornea. After many years of running his own practice (next door to Jahnle Eye Associates...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Eye&ear Hosp/university Of Pittsburgh|the Eye&ear Inst/universtiy Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • University Toronto

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Mt Sinai Hosp/u Toronto

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981

  • University Of Toronto, - Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Jahnle Eye Associates1098 W Baltimore Pike Ste 3407 Media, PA 19063
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riddle Memorial Hospital

    1068 W Baltimore Pike
    Media, PA 19063
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America'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

    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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