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Dr. Robert Gold, MD

Dr. Robert Gold, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Gold, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Maitland, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Deland and AdventHealth Fish Memorial. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

790 Concourse Pkwy S Ste 200 Maitland, FL 32751
Telehealth available
(407) 767-6411

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gold 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Gold's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gold

3.8
26 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 star
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2 star
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1 star
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This man changed my life!
I had strabismus surgery as a child and thought I was good to go, fast forward many years later and I am seeing double, can’t drive at night etc. Dr Gold did a repeat surgery on my other eye, last night I drove for 5 hours in the dark, no double vision, haloes or needing to close one eye to judge distance, it was brilliant, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Alison Patterson – Mar 09, 2024
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Dr Robert Gold and all his staff are phenomenal
I just had my 2nd visit with Dr Gold and I am so happy I was referred to him - all of a sudden I was seeing double vision and I was scared to death. From setting up the initial appointment to meeting Dr Gold and his staff everything was above excellent. I was treated like I was an old friend of theirs - they put me right at ease, did very precise procedures and Dr Gold diagnosed my problem and found a corrective solution. I never felt rushed, everyone listened to me - very rare in today's hurry up society. All the patients who I spoke to in the waiting area and who previously had Dr. Gold had nothing but praise for him - the staffs' attitude with children was 10+ . Highly recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Daryl Juliano – Oct 31, 2022
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Excellent results from my strabismus surgery.
What a difference it makes to have normal vision again! I should've done it years ago. All went smoothly the day of the surgery and the recovery was just as stated - not bad at all. If I have one message it's this: listen to Dr. Gold. He knows what he's talking about.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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GlennB – Feb 08, 2022
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I am a 62-year-old female and my right eye started to cross. it had gotten so bad I couldn't drive anymore due to double vision as well. My eye doctor referred me to Dr. Gold at Eye Physicians of Central Florida. The Doctor and staff were very nice and professional I am now able to see and drive again with very little down time. I want to thank them all and would highly recommend them. Thanks again Dr. Gold.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Carol Kelly – Jan 23, 2022
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We were going to Dr. Gold’s office almost every year for over 15 years. He treated my older daughter 16 years ago at the hospital when she born prematurely. Since then he is my children’s eye doctor. We liked him so much we started bring my younger daughter to see him, even though, we live 50 minutes away, our insurance requires referral every year and he is out of network doctor. My younger daughter has disability but he was able to see her and give her prescription for eye glasses. Last year when we went there to visit him he was very rude with us. For some reason he was agitated, maybe due to Covid-19 restrictions. He became very rough/rude when my younger daughter started not to cooperate with him. When my daughter grabbed his pen he said to us that we can not afford that pen and must give it back to him right away. We may not be wealthy like him but that was insulting. We have decided not to go back to his office in the future.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2021
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Dr Gold performed my corrective eye muscle surgery and it was a nightmare. I was in excruciating pain for 6 days and he did the opposite of what any other doctor would have done. I went to see him the very next day because of the sever pain, he accused me of being a "chicken when it comes to pain," he accused me of being on recreational drugs, he screamed and yelled at me the whole time and he KICKED me OUT of his office. It's the most severe case of patience negligence I have ever experienced. At the one-week follow up, he apologized for his behavior in one of those "sorry but not sorry" child like kind of ways. He took credit for the diminished pain but I got better DESPITE him not BECAUSE of his assistance. The pain, suffering and agony I went through, I would not wish on my worst enemy, except maybe on him. Supposedly, he doesn't believe in prescribing pain medication. My head felt like I was shot in the eye, if pain medication is not designed for that, I don't know what its for
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 27, 2020
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Dr. Gold should not be working with children. He yanked my 2 year olds arm out of frustration, yelled at us and walked out of our appointment. My 2 year old has been saying since our appointment that he's scared of Dr. Gold. I'm still in disbelief. His administrator, Tiffany, said it was because he had a bad day.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2020
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Dr. Gold fixed my strabismus, and gave me back my sight, as far as I'm concerned. I would give him a million star rating.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Manuela Colon – Oct 25, 2019
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The office is first class. The staff is excessive. They do their jobs efficiently but not friendly. Once I met the doctor I knew why... he expects top notch around him. But his bedside manner is horrible. He talks down to his staff. He didn’t make us comfortable at all. Our 6 year old daughter was scared of him and his booming voice. And he essentially said that she was making up her complaint. Would not recommend for any other kids!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Parent of 6 year old in Orlando , FL – Oct 02, 2018
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Fast talking impersonal jerk w made disrespectful jokes that my child is blind as a bat Right in front of my daughter.Could have cared less for my child and the issues she has. Cold as ice and seemingly joked about my Childs serious condition. Tried to ask questions and he was so short and you could tell he just wanted my family out of there so he could get his next client in to keep the money flowing. I know a lot of great doctors and he is not one of them. Terrible bedside manner.!
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
12 others found this helpful
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Greg p in altamonte springs, fl – Oct 27, 2017
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I brought my son in to see Dr. Gold and couldn't be happier. I could tell from the moment that we entered that Eye Physicians of Central Florida was first class. There was an older gentlemen there to greet us and direct us to the front desk who were very helpful with the paperwork. Dr. Gold and his nursing team were kind, caring and compassionate. He answered all my questions and I didn't feel rushed like other doctors. Mary Beth
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
  • Long wait times
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Mary Beth in maitland, fl – Aug 29, 2017
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He was very patient and kind to my 6month old son. He explained every thing really well.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tampa, FL – Jul 24, 2016
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Dr Gold and his entire staff were amazing! They really know how to work with children. We had an appt for our 14 month old daughter. His assistants were phenomenal and patient ( It is not easy to examine or place eye drops into an infants eyes ). From the moment Dr Gold entered the room he was a natural with our daughter. He took an incredibly stressful situation and put my husband and I both at rest while we were waiting to see if our daughter had some serious vision issues. Top notch care!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Winter Park, FL – Apr 27, 2016
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I already have! As soon as I left Dr. Golds office I told everyone I could about how amazing our visit was.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Amanda Schultz in Orlando, FL – Mar 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The doctors and staff at Eye Physicians of Central Florida are committed to bringing you and your family the best comprehensive and specialized eye care.

biography

Dr. Gold earned his bachelor's degree and graduated cum laude from Tulane Unversity in New Orleans where he was a member of the national honor society Phi Beta Kappa. He also earned his medical degree from Tulane. Dr. Gold completed an internship...read more

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmology

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  • James Hall Eye Ctr/scottish

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • La St University

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Ochsner Fdn

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

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Florida Pediatric Associates LLC790 Concourse Pkwy S Ste 200 Maitland, FL 32751
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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

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    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

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

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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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

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