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Dr. Walter Hartel, MD

Dr. Walter Hartel, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Walter Hartel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Dayton, OH. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health-Springfield Regional Medical Center and Soin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

89 Sylvania Dr Dayton, OH 45440
Telehealth available

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Dr. Hartel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hartel

4.3

40 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
13%
13%

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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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The Bargas – Nov 23, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Susan Goode – Nov 18, 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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Nov 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn – Sep 21, 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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Ohiozechariah – Sep 18, 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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Sep 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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Molly – Sep 01, 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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Mary Wagner – Aug 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Kathy – Aug 10, 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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James Stephens – Aug 05, 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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Sharon P – Jul 20, 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
John Bozick – Jul 13, 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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Ginny Pohl – Apr 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Larry Weghorst – Mar 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 11, 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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Jerrie – Feb 02, 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
James Geiselhart – Feb 02, 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
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
  • Long wait times
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Mike Gorman in Piqua, OH – Jun 03, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

CVP Physicians Dayton is a group of board-certified ophthalmologists; physicians trained in the diagnosis of eye disorders and their medical and surgical treatment. Our office is complemented by a staff of eye professionals including optometrists,...read more

biography

Dr. Hartel has been serving in the Dayton medical community since 1984. Following four years of active duty with the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base working as Assistant Chief of Ophthalmology, he entered private practice...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • North Carolina Baptist Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Wake Forest School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Wake Forest University

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • University Sc

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Dayton Eye Associates Inc89 Sylvania Dr Dayton, OH 45440
1

Practice

Office4445 Lake Forest Dr Ste 600 Blue Ash, OH 45242
2

Practice

Office580 N Main St Springboro, OH 45066
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Soin Medical Center

    3535 Pentagon Blvd
    Beavercreek, OH 45431
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kettering Health Main Campus

    3535 Southern Blvd
    Kettering, OH 45429
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Kettering Health Miamisburg

    4000 Miamisburg Centerville Rd
    Miamisburg, OH 45342
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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