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Dr. Rick Carpenter, DO

Dr. Rick Carpenter, DO

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Rick Carpenter, DO is an ophthalmologist in Hilo, HI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 1993. He is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

111 Aupuni St Ste 101 Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-2964

At a Glance

  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Carpenter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carpenter

3.3

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
28%
28%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
28%
28%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Naz a lauen-Kin – Jan 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark N – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 04, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sue Cross – Apr 11, 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
Jul 12, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rick Carpenter, DO is an ophthalmologist in Hilo, HI and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in 1993. He is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Western University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1993
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Locations

Practice

Dr. Rick A. Carpenter111 Aupuni St Ste 101 Hilo, HI 96720
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave
    Hilo, HI 96720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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