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Dr. Randall Peairs, MD

Dr. Randall Peairs, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Randall Peairs, MD is an ophthalmologist in Scranton, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 115 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (115 reviews)

Practice

200 Mifflin Ave Scranton, PA 18503

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Peairs specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Peairs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peairs

4.3
115 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
70%
70%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
7%
7%

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He saved my eye. Need I say more?
I had a total detachment of the retina and he was able to restore my vision. It will never be exactly the same because of the damage that was incurred during the detachment over a prolonged period of time, but it is totally functional vision (no blurriness, good clarity, can see full range of colors). NEPA is very fortunate to have this medical professional.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2024
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Self employed
Had some issues last year, when having my cataracts removed. Apparently part of the cataract fell off during surgery and I had to immediately have surgery to remove the piece. Doctor Peairs was wonderful, explained the upcoming surgery scheduled for the next day, kept me calm and positive. I am highly v recommending him!
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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Andrea M Demuth – Aug 03, 2023
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I had surgery for a detached retina. Dr. Peairs and the entire team have been wonderful through the whole process!
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
No results
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Rob Shean – Jul 06, 2022
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Don’t go-terrible
They don’t know how to do proper anesthesia or even bother to flush the eye out after an injection. When I complained of pain, all they did was have people forceably hold my head. Mentioned a possible side effect & that I was going to check w/manufacturer-all he was concerned about was how much paperwork that would cause him. Was going to refer me to a place 100’s of miles away. My endocrinologist said there was one locally-I went there & found out everything they were doing wrong (proper way to do drops/bell & also that eye needs to be flushed throughly after). Plus he was injecting BOTH eyes-found out only ONE eye needed injections.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 07, 2022
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The man is awesome. He’s helped my vision due to poor diabetes. It has improved in the last 4 years of me going to him. Before Covid the waiting room would be like a casino- people everywhere- cause he’s the best. Sure he may not have time to talk to you for several minutes about why your vehicle is leaking oil or why your walker is falling apart- he’s got a lot of people to see. If you do what he says- you’ll be in good shape. ??
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
No results
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Joe Ferguson – Feb 07, 2021
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The man is a beast. He coughed constantly into his mask as he hovered over me. He had me lay on a table , put his knee on my chest while opening my eye with one hand . His other hand held the laser instrument using it on my eye. He then blamed me for blinking. He and his assistant finally sat me up and performed the laser surgery as it should have been from the start. He may know his field , but has shown not to be capable of delivering care in a proper manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2021
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I visited this doctor twice for Eylea injections related to treatment for CRVO. These injections, administrated properly are painless, On the first visit some pain was encountered. On the second visit I expressed my concern and asked to be assured enough anesthetic was being applied. While waiting for the doctor anesthetic was applied six times. When Dr Peairs finally arrived he seemed to be rushed, quickly rifled thru the papers in my file and proceeded to the injection. The injection was very painful and I was literally screaming. Instead of stopping to determine the problem the doctor hollered "Help Me" and the male nurse, an aide and the doctor held me down while he reinserted the needle a second time which again, was horribly painful. Unprofessional would be the kindest word I would use to describe my experience with this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Tom – Jul 04, 2019
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This Dr. saved my eye. I don’t care anything about bad reviews or bed side manners. He is a professional. I had a detached retina and he told me straight out that he is not God. I said do the best that you can. Guess what I can see.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 14, 2019
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Extremely rude and unprofessional. The worst! Go somewhere else! Never have I been treated so poorly by a medical professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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Extremely ignorant! Did not explain anything. Cut me off when trying to ask questions. I felt like i was being interrogated. If you want to go to the rudest doctor he is the man for you. I waited over 2 hours and as a new patient he spent less that 5 minutes with me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2018
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Dr Peairs had not helped the condition, actually hurt it. Dr is the most ignorant Dr I have ever met, he has no bed side matter, he seems to treat his staff very poorly too. We have gone elsewhere and the condition has gotten better with the new Dr. We travel 40 minutes to the new Dr and back home in less time than with Dr Peairs, will never recommend him to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Clarks Summit, PA – Jan 29, 2017
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No would not recommend the doctor or practice, patients are treated like cattle - too much of an assembly line atmosphere and no empathy shown for the elderly patients
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
10 others found this helpful
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Debra in Dunmore, PA – Jun 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Randall Peairs joined Northeastern Eye Institute in 1992 and practices in our Scranton office. Dr. Peairs received his bachelor's degree from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania and was awarded his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical...read more

biography

Dr. Randall Peairs, MD is an Ophthalmologist specialist in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Mt. Sinai School Of Medicine In New York

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Hahnemann

    Residency Hospital
  • Crozer-chester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Hahnemann University

    Medical School
  • Mt Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • Crozer Chester Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Northeastern Eye Institute200 Mifflin Ave Scranton, PA 18503
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Practice

Nei Ambulatory Surgery LLC204 Mifflin Ave Scranton, PA 18503
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Geisinger Community Medical Center1800 Mulberry St Scranton, PA 18510
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Practice

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center1111 E End Blvd Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St
    Scranton, PA 18510
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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