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Dr. Darrell Hester, MD

Dr. Darrell Hester, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Darrell Hester, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wilmington, NC and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Novant Health Pender Medical Center and Columbus Regional Healthcare System. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

1604 Physicians Dr Ste 103 Wilmington, NC 28401

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Dr. Hester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hester

3.0

20 ratings, 14 with a written review
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2 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Susanne Cover – Dec 22, 2024
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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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Tim Taylor – Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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May 23, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Abbi – Sep 23, 2022
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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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Roberta Lorio – Jul 02, 2022
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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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David B Scott – Dec 11, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Victoria E. – Nov 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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SF in WILMINGTON NC – Jan 27, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Marilyn Harrison in Leland, NC – Jan 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Wilmington, NC – Sep 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
16 people found this helpful
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frantro in Wilmington, NC – Mar 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Darrell E. Hester, MD is an expert ophthalmic surgeon who combines over 30 years' experience in a broad range of eye surgeries with current leading technologies and advanced techniques. As a trusted ophthalmologist in Wilmington for more than 23...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • North Carolina Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • University Of North Carolina Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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

Practice

Azalea Coast Plastic Surgery PA1604 Physicians Dr Ste 103 Wilmington, NC 28401
1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Live Oak Ophthalmology PC1915 S 17th St Ste 101 Wilmington, NC 28401
2
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:45am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:45am - 12:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions