Dr. Joel Herring, MD

Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 57

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Joel Herring, MD is an ophthalmologist in Jackson, MS and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Mississippi in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ashley County Medical Center and Greenwood Leflore Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Joel Herring, MD

Practice

1200 N State St Ste 300 Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 981-4091

Accepting new patients

(601) 981-4091

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Herring specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Herring's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Herring

3.7
19 ratings, 9 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
32%
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Hope he has improved
He ruined my sons eye in detached retina surgery several years ago. I hope he has improved, but with three star rating, probably not. See another doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Donna Monroe – Sep 01, 2024
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Bad customer service from the front staff all the way to the office manager
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Vicky Rumley – May 12, 2022
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I have been seeing Dr. Herring over a year now and he is great! He took the time to explain all of my issues as well as answered all of my questions. His staff could not have been more professional and friendly. I would highly recommend Dr. Herring to anyone that needs to see an Ophthalmology specialist!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joseph M – Apr 30, 2021
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I was 22 years old when I had both of my retinas tear. Dr. Herring was patient, kind, and thoughtful. He saved my vision.
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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Arlington – Apr 05, 2018
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If I hadn’t found another doctor I would be blind in my left eye. Waited about 2 hours I exam room and given injection into eye WITHOUT adequate anesthesia. 2nd appt: left in exam room for hours, with no one checking on me. When he finally appeared, he told me my blinking had torn my cornea. So after another painful injection, he bandages my eye and sent me on my way. With proper anesthesia and correct technique, eye injections do not hurt. Another doc cured my wet macular!
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2018
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Great doctor great staff. Took lots of time explaining what was wrong with my eye. Sorry other patients not very happy but not the case for me..Will never see another eye specialist other than Dr Herring. Can't say enough about how happy I am with both Dr Herring and his great staff. He had lots of patients to see and he apologized to me for the long wait.Great Doctors have lots of patients to see so the wait time is a bit long. But if you want the BEST DOCTORS YOU HAVE TO WAIT.
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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Summers in Ridgeland ms – Nov 15, 2017
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He is very rushed and rough. He did not prepare me for his procedure by explaining what he was about to do. Herring has a cattle call business and treats patients like a faceless number. Today I was there for a 3:20 follow-up and still waiting after 40 minutes. I WILL NOT BE BACK, there are other options in Jackson.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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steve hope in jackson, ms – Oct 26, 2017
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After 2 retina surgeries on right eye, I had numbness, swelling, & slurred speech occur a month after the 2nd surgery. I called the office & they did not seem concerned; I was afraid something had gone wrong the right eye or something more serious on that side. Dr. Herring,"Your retina is fine, pressure is a little high, but ok, so I do not know what to tell you about your problem." Trip to ER $$$ -determined I had an allergic reaction to eye drops prescribed for pressure. #changed doctors
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Brandon, MS – Jun 05, 2017
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Very skilled, caring and compassionate doctor. One of the best, if not the best, in his field.
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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linda yarborough in Kosciusko, MS – Jun 23, 2016
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biography

Dr. Joel Herring, MD is an ophthalmologist in Jackson, MS and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Mississippi in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ashley County Medical Center and Greenwood Leflore Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Ms School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Mississippi

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Mississippi Retina Associates PLLC1200 N State St Ste 300 Jackson, MS 39202
1

Practice

Office1030 River Oaks Dr Flowood, MS 39232
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Merit Health Woman's Hospital1026 N Flowood Dr Flowood, MS 39232
3

Affiliated Hospitals

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    Charleston, MS 38921

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

    99%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    26% higher than the national average

    94%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% higher than the national average

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  • Ashley County Medical Center

    1015 Unity Rd
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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    18% higher than the national average

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  • Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

    1225 N State St
    Jackson, MS 39202
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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