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Dr. Bonnie Gauer, OD

Dr. Bonnie Gauer, OD

Optometry

Dr. Bonnie Gauer, OD is an optometrist in Roseburg, OR. She is affiliated with Sacred Heart Medical Center University District. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 203 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (203 reviews)

Practice

320 NW Medical Loop Roseburg, OR 97471
(541) 440-2590

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gauer specializes in the area of Optometry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Gauer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gauer

4.9
203 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
94%
94%
4 star
3%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
1%
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1 star
2%
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Competent Doctor, long waits, less-competent staff
My last three visits involved a wait of from 20 to 50 minutes AFTER my appointment time to see Dr. Gauer. The final one (the 50-minute one) I walked out. I won't be back. She seems to have a hard time hanging onto staff--the ones that are trained on the initial-screening tests they do before you see the doctor. So you might get a trainee, or someone new and just 'solo-ing' on the tests. At my last appointment--and one of the reasons I walked out--I had a test done that required for me to concentrate. The tech kept moving the machine and talking during the test: impossible to concentrate. So the results had to have been invalid. That did not however stop them from billing me for that test. I paid the bill, but it wasn't fair. I think Dr. Gauer has overextended herself. Maybe to pay for the new wing she just added, I don't know. Either way, I've found a better Optometric practice to use.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sam Spade – Sep 14, 2023
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I love Dr. Gauer. She is thorough, she takes her time with you & asks and answers any questions you might have. She is an excellent Doctor and just a all around nice sweet lady. I would recommend her to anyone.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Pamela Booth – Mar 08, 2021
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Dr Gauer was the third eye doctor I saw when I first needed to get glasses. The first two doctors rushed me in and out of their office and I ended up with two pairs of glasses that never did fit well and I couldn't wear them (out several hundred $ too). Dr. Gauer took a little longer and asked practical questions about what I needed my glasses to do for me. She prescribed a pair of glasses that I could actually use and now I'm on my third pair from her. AAA+++
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
8 others found this helpful
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Eugene, OR – Mar 03, 2017
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Umpqua Optical Lab is your local, Roseburg, Oregon source for same day and next-day lenses,contacts, progressives, frames and more for women, kids and men. In short order, we can diagnoseyour eye health, pinpoint your prescription,...read more

biography

Dr. Gauer is licensed to practice in Oregon, but more than that, she’s one of only five optometrists in the entire state to carry the distinction of Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, which puts her patients at a huge advantage to avoid...read more

  • Optometry

  • Retina Assoc

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Seattle Vamc

    Residency Hospital

  • American Lake Va

    Internship Hospital

  • Pacific University

    Medical School

  • University Of Oregon

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Optometry®
American Board of Optometry
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Optometry†
†Self designated 

  • American Board of Optometry, Diplomate

  • English

  • American Sign Language

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Arlan G. Zastrow MD LLC320 NW Medical Loop Roseburg, OR 97471
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sacred Heart Medical Center University District

    1255 Hilyard St
    Eugene, OR 97401

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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