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Dr. Melissa Shipley, MD

Dr. Melissa Shipley, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Melissa Shipley, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wilmington, NC. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as McLeod Loris Hospital and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr Wilmington, NC 28403

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shipley 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Shipley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shipley

4.3
46 ratings, 30 with a written review
5 star
80%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
2%
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1 star
15%
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Excellent care!
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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May 17, 2024
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Strabismus surgery Pre-op
Performed detailed exam, exudes total confidence allowing me to be assured of the process going forward,
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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Joseph Westbrook – May 15, 2024
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Excellent service!! Excellent staff!! Love her!
Dr. Shipley has been treating me for double vision for 3 years. Last month she did a surgery that completely cured me!!! She is a wonderful doctor!!
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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Beverly Allred – Jan 16, 2023
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Great Practice and Doc!
I’ve seen Dr. Shipley once so far. She was able to diagnose and correct my issue on that first visit. She was very personable and explained things. She took time with me. Her staff is very caring.
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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Tina Kamis – Nov 19, 2022
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Quick Follow up
I called requesting a follow up regarding my procedure and was given an appointment that afternoon. Very pleased with the overall response and service,
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 18, 2022
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Awesome!
Dr. Shipley was great with our son! She identified the issue and has helped us resolve it successfully. She is kind and caring!
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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T Fam – Oct 02, 2022
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Eye Muscle Surgery & one week follow-up Appt.
Dr. Shipley did eye muscle surgery on my left eye one week ago today. I am very pleased with the results. I did have to be put to sleep (put under) but when I woke up, and as of still today, I have had zero pain.
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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Gary Merrill – Sep 21, 2022
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met all my expectstions
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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Aug 12, 2022
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She was amazing and showed so much patience for our 3 year old
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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Aug 11, 2022
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It's a whole new world!
I have been dealing with increasing double vision for decades. During my first visit with Dr. Shipley, she told me that she could operate and fix the problem. After so many years of being told that nothing could be done, I was ecstatic and a bit wary at the same time. The surgery was performed and my double vision was gone immediately. I'm experiencing a whole new world - everything is so clear; colors are brighter; I'm like a kid in a candy shop with so many things to see and enjoy. Dr. Shipley is truly gifted. She and her staff are friendly, caring, and efficient. I would (and will) recommend her to anyone who could benefit from her talent and knowledge.
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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DOROTHY PAONE – Jun 10, 2022
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Successful surgery! Only one complaint
Great surgery. Great doctor. Everything was great except there was a lot of paperwork done at our first visit that I had to sit down in an office and fill out with an employee (with my toddler) that could’ve been done online or at the very least I could’ve done on my own while I was waiting to be seen.
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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Corey – May 20, 2022
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Patient
Staff and doctors are friendly and professional. Quick efficient visit! See you next time!
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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Kaylee Keramidas – May 10, 2022
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Noted floaters in my field of vision and called the after hours line. She called me right back and was able to see me the next day. Listened to what was going on, took pictures and determined that it was not something that needed to be treated urgently and scheduled me a follow up in 3 days with my primary ophthalmologist
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Donna – Apr 25, 2022
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Very Happy
Thought I needed surgery, but Dr Shipley thinks not. I'm very well pleased with how it's going.
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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R. Tickles – Mar 25, 2022
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Adult Stranismus
Was having difficulty focusing my eyes. Each alone okay, but then depth perception suffers. Dr. Shipley put a prism lens in my glasses today, and I am able to read, go online, etc. with focused vision.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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K Ferraro – Feb 25, 2022
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I would give Dr. Shipley a 10 if it was available. She is extremely easy to talk to , takes time to listen and she is a wonderful surgeon. She operated on my eye twice and my vision is perfect. She even answered my husbands questions. Her staff is great too. They make you feel like you are important to them. Overall a good outcome from a bad situation.
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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Judy Horrell – Feb 11, 2022
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An excellent provider
I've needed frequent appointments with ophthalmologists throughout my. life. I'm happy to have found Dr. Shipley to help me reassess the specific concern that took me to her office recently. Unfortunately, there are no new options for someone my age, but I felt that her advice was sound and that she was being honest with me -- which is what all of us must want from our health professionals.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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OldCabdriver – Jan 30, 2022
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Returned for follow up 1 week after adult strabismus surgery. Eye is healing well and she checked vision and vision has improved greatly. No more double vision. Return in 1 month for follow up and possible release.
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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Robert E Mitchell – Jan 14, 2022
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Dr. Shipley was very professional, courteous and informative, as was her staff.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bob – Jan 07, 2022
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Staff is amazing and friendly! Dr. Shipley is super fast and friendly. Everyone works very well with kids!!
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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Dec 21, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shipley offers comprehensive pediatric eye care including the medical and surgical treatment of lazy eye/amblyopia, ocular misalignment/strabismus, blocked tear ducts, pediatric eyelid disorders, and the management of pediatric cataracts and...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

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  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • University Of Florida College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2009
  • Riverside Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006
  • College Of William And Mary

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

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Locations

Practice

Wilmington Eye P.A.1729 New Hanover Medical Park Dr Wilmington, NC 28403
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  • 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
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Metrolina Eye Associates PLLC4101 Campus Ridge Rd Matthews, NC 28105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • McLeod Loris Hospital

    3655 Mitchell St
    Loris, SC 29569
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St
    Wilmington, NC 28401
    Recipient of 7
    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Novant Health Pender Medical Center

    507 E Fremont St
    Burgaw, NC 28425
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