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Dr. Karen McDowell, OD

Dr. Karen McDowell, OD

Optometry

Dr. Karen McDowell, OD is an optometrist in Birmingham, AL.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

428 Poinciana Dr Birmingham, AL 35209
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Dr. McDowell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDowell

4.6

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
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Happy Eyes – Jul 06, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 31, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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PB – Mar 26, 2024
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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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Gary Mansbach – Jan 12, 2022
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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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Keith Gordon – Feb 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Excellent experience with Dr. Karen McDowell – Jan 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Dr Karen McDowell is the best! – Jan 22, 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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Lindsay Reynolds in Selma, AL – Jan 13, 2019
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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
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Patrick McGee in Sheffield, AL – Oct 14, 2017
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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
Katrina Norman in Prattville , AL – Aug 18, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. McDowell is an optometrist in Oneonta, providing complete eye care services for the surrounding communities. As a licensed optometrist, Dr. McDowell provides exams, diagnoses, and treatments of all disorders that affect the eye or vision. In...read more
  • Optometry

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office428 Poinciana Dr Birmingham, AL 35209
    1
    National Vision Inc.2865 Dr John Haynes Dr Pell City, AL 35125
    2
    Office3477 Lowery Pkwy Fultondale, AL 35068
    3
    National Vision Inc.5287 Highway 280 Ste 229 Birmingham, AL 35242
    4