Dr. William Faulkner, MD
Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience
Dr. William Faulkner, MD is an ophthalmologist in Blue Ash, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.8 Star Rating
Based on 60 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (60 reviews)
Practice
1945 Cei Dr Blue Ash, OH 45242Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Faulkner's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Faulkner
4.8
60 ratings, 32 with a written review
| 5 star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 star | 10% | 10% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 0% | 0% |
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Dr. FAULKNER IS MY HERO!!
HE CURED MY DRY EYES I SUFFERED WITH FOR 4 YEARS. I HATE TO SEE HIM GO. HE WILL BE MISSED.
ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT!!
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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Donna Preston – Jul 23, 2021
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Dr Faulkner, Cincinnati Eye Inst is one of the best ophthalmologist I ever seen!! I was very impressed with his knowledge, I will miss being under his care, he really helped me out with my chronic dry eyes and cares very much about his patients! I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends!
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Angela – Jun 29, 2021
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Seen Dr. Faulkner for an eye emergency vitreous detachment. Very thorough and help set me at ease about my condition.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JohnLee – Feb 27, 2021
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I had a secondary cataract treated. He was very professional and explained the treatment. Everything went well. His staff was also very professional and efficient.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 Bowman – Feb 20, 2021
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I very much appreciated the doctors suggestions for continuing eye care. Just what I needed..
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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Larry Scharfenberger – Feb 14, 2021
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Dr. Faulkner & Team have been treating me for Dry Eye now for 2 years & he is THE Medical Expert! Am MUCH improved due 2 his care! Plus, he is a compassionate listener. SO important. As a Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis patient, this has likely been coming on for 35 years - wish I’d been referred WAY earlier. Had to give up contacts during 1st pregnancy (35 yrs ago) Optometrist just said I had “wrong kind of tears.” So much more complex than that! Highly recommend Dr. Faulkner for Dry Eye & also Colleague, Dr. Arar for Cataracts & Gen’l Ophthalmology. CEI are highly respected practice, involved in research - knowledgeable about latest therapies. Can’t do better. Also involved in charitable efforts. Good folks. They 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
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aem52RiverCity – Jan 15, 2021
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Dr. William Faulkner cares for his patients as they were his family members. He is kind, gentle, and compassionate. He takes time to answer my questions, using laymen language as well as illustrative photos, sometime even drawing figures to help explain my eye conditions. He does not just treat my symptoms but also takes initiative to order extra tests to explore other potential causes of my eye problems. I have been to other eye doctors before, none of them have indicated to me that there might be other causes for my eye sickness besides the obvious factors. In addition, he discusses and thoroughly explains prescriptions to me and addresses to any concerns I might have before he prescribes the treatments. He always tries to find ways to save prescription cost for me. In addition to providing excellent care for my eyes, he works tirelessly with my insurance so that they would cover some critical prescriptions for my eyes. It has been a blessing to have Dr. Faulkner caring for my eyes!
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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LWL – Nov 11, 2020
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Recently helped me through a tough case of dry eye from blepharitis. Vision has returned to normal and all dry spots are gone.
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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Dry Eye – Oct 29, 2020
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Great doctor’s visit! Wonderfully knowledgeable Dr. Faulkner, great staff, I really appreciate good care.
What went well
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 16, 2020
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A new to me approach for my serious eye issues
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
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Jan 15, 2020
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Came in with a bad case of pink eye and Dr. Faulkner was great. He said it was the viral version and that there was a treatment for it. Cleared up in about a week.
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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Barbara in Lebanon, Ohio – Jan 27, 2018
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Excellent experience. Would highly recommend Dr. Faulkner and CEI staff.
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
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Jan 15, 2018
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Dr Faulkner was very thorough and spent time to learn of my issues. His solutions made a difference in the health of my eyes.
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
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MONTGOMERY – Jan 12, 2018
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I enjoyed meeting Dr. Faulkner and I have to say that this is the first time when I have felt like a physician has really taken the time to examine me, understand my issues, listen to me, and make sure that they and their staff explain absolutely everything to me. The amount of attention to detail and concern was something that I've not been used to.
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
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Joseph in Beaven – Aug 31, 2017
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Very professional and likeable man.
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
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Steven D. Larson in Terrace Park – Aug 10, 2017
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Dr. Faulkner was excellent in all regards. Some of the assistants dressed like they had been up all night. Not a good look.
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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Frank C. Woodside, III M.D. in Cincinnati, OH – Aug 09, 2017
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I am not happy with message Tara left me when cost of eyedtops went up due to change in employer Ins. Told me Dt. Faulkner said nothing else he can do for me. These are my eyes and he stated at appt eyedrops are like blood pressure medicine have to stay on it. Been on eye drops since Sept 2016.
What went well
- Office environment
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly
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Cathetine Johnson in Cincinnati – May 03, 2017
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Very thorough exam.
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
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May 02, 2017
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Very good exam and treatment
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
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Daniel Murphy in Cincinnati, OH – May 02, 2017
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Dr. Faulkner is the BEST!!! I have been with him many, many years. He is very kind, patient, understanding and knows his stuff! Please don't retire!!
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
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Elizabeth Huesing in Hamilton, OH – May 02, 2017
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Faulkner to family and friends is 4.766667 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
We treat more complex and more routine conditions than any other facility or hospital. We also have an Urgent Eye Clinic for emergency care.Our internationally recognized team of doctors are leaders in vision research. We also invest...read more
biography
William J. Faulkner, M.D., a cornea specialist, is one of the original founding members of Cincinnati Eye Institute. He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and University of Louisville School of Medicine. Post graduate training included Internship...read moreOphthalmology
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Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
Fellowship HospitalOhio Weslyan University
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Okla
Residency Hospital, 1980Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1977University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Office10322 Pennsylvania Ave Bonita Springs, FL 34135
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 7
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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