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Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD

Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Orange City, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Fish Memorial. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2850 Wellness Ave Orange City, FL 32763

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sakowitz specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Sakowitz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sakowitz

4.2
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
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3 star
6%
6%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
13%
13%

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Be prepared to be treated like cattle
This office is one of the few providers in the area and the service that you get reflects it. My husband has been waiting for an appointment for months only to be called about rescheduling every time that happens the appointment gets pushed out 2 months. Meanwhile they show no concern because they know that if I’m not willing to put up with it there people with even less choices than me that are going to have to. Actively looking for other options and if you want to be treated with care and consideration this is NOT the place.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Alicia – Jun 09, 2023
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I am so pleased with my surgery of cataract removal to my left eye, going back for my right eye . He is an amazing "miracle doctor".
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 30, 2019
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Dr Sakowitz recently removed my cataracts. He's an extraordinary doctor. His staff is excellent, (and he even called me at home to know how I was doing). At his clinic, the wait times are short and his entire staff is very professional and caring. All his doctors at Sakowitz Eye Center are board certified, so his practice is exceptional.
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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Morgan in Sanford, FL – Mar 04, 2018
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I've been Dr. Sakowitz patient for many years, great doctor but his staff have no manners at all. Had an app on 7/17/2017 at 9:00 AM, after been seen by assistant and gone through eye exam and after dilatation staff put me back on waiting room to be called by Dr. Sakowitz, 45 minutes later I approached assistant to inquire when I would be seen by Dr. Sakowitz and told would take another "couple" of hours. Very unethical and unconsiderate from their part mostly when you are required to be driven.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jose Agustin Perez in DeBary – Jul 17, 2017
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Dr. Sakowitz is truly an outstanding doctor. He is thorough and explains all results extremely well. What I most like about Dr. Sakowitz and the staff is the compassion, the friendliness that they show toward their patients. An A -1 practice!!
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
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Joan O'Brien in Orange City, FL – Mar 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howard Sakowitz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Orange City, FL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Fish Memorial. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Boston Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Staten Island Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2850 Wellness Ave Orange City, FL 32763
1
Office313 N Mangoustine Ave Sanford, FL 32771
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Fish Memorial

    1055 Saxon Blvd
    Orange City, FL 32763
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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