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Dr. Phil Alabata, DO
Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Phil Alabata, DO is an ophthalmologist in Crestview, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with North Okaloosa Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
3.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)
Practice
239 Redstone Ave W Crestview, FL 32536At a Glance
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
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- Trustworthy
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Dr. Alabata's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alabata
3.6
20 ratings, 12 with a written review
| 5 star | 60% | 60% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 5% | 5% |
| 2 star | 5% | 5% |
| 1 star | 30% | 30% |
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Very skilled dr
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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T Horton – Jan 04, 2025
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Wait time
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Long wait times
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Sep 19, 2024
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I had cataract surgery, with implants, GREAT
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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Monte, Freeport – May 13, 2024
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I have been a patient of Dr. Alabata since I moved to the Panhandle in 2018. He is compassionate, professional and takes the time needed to understand his patient's needs and to make sure they understand what is happening in their eyes and the rational behind the treatment recommendations. Sometimes it may be necessary to wait for several minutes to see him, but you can be sure that he will spend the time necessary with me when I get into the examining room. His staff are excellent, friendly, effecient and professoinal.
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
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Laura – Jul 22, 2021
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My mother (96 yrs old) will NOT go to another eye dr. He always take the time to explain everything to us.
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
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 06, 2019
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Excellent thorough examination, full explanation of findings, related well to us.
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
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Bob in Destin, FL – Dec 26, 2018
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First visit: Office clean and comfortable. Staff friendly, efficient, and patient with my 82yr old hearing impaired mother. Dr. Alabata did laser surgery on one of her eyes with excellent results. HOWEVER, post surgery follow-up appointment very disappointing. We waited 2hrs 48mins for a 3 minute face to face with Dr. Alabata. Office manager should have realized they were overbooked and called us to reschedule. We will not return.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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FL – Nov 28, 2018
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Loved his demeanor and was very informative and caring. Payed attention to what I was saying. Didn't make me feel rushed.
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
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Gary M Brown in Ft Walton Beach, Fl – Apr 06, 2016
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I echo another reviewer regarding Dr Alabama's departure from Emerald Coast Eye Institute. I've been relying of Dr Alabama for years and he left suddenly. My last appointment with Dr Alabama was in December 2015 and he wanted to see me in April 2016 and told me the office would call and schedule the appointment. They didn't call and when I called to inquire, I was told he left suddenly and was not notifying his patients. Extremely unprofessional
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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C L in Ft Walton Beach, FL – Mar 28, 2016
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Left practice at Emeral Coast Eye and did not tell his loyal patients.
Went to him for over 10 years as did hundreds of others and he moved on without notice.
Very disappointed in him and the staff at ECEI for the out right non disclosure of him leaving when asked repeatedly. Not very ethical or nice.
What went well
- Office environment
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- 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
5 others found this helpful
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B Boyd in Fort Walton Beach Fl – Mar 20, 2016
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3/8/16 Today, I had to wait to see the Dr. for 1.5 hrs, and there were still 2 ahead of me! If I had stayed there, I would have been there 2.0 - 2.5 hrs. to see the Dr. I left and told his nurse that I had waited 1.5 hrs and that was it!
I told the checkout nurse that I was leaving and that I would find another Dr. This man has no respect for his patients, and I am out! I am a businessman and am very busy. I do not have time to sit and wait! He will not see me again! GOT IT!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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R. Murphy in Ft Walton Beach, FL – Mar 09, 2016
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I am very skittish when a doctor wants to examine my eyes and many have gotten upset with me. Dr Alabata is patient and caring and does everything carefully and gently. He has taken care of eye problems easily and painlessly. He knows his business.
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
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Caryn E in Crestview, FL – Jan 20, 2016
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How was your experience with Dr. Alabata?Overall Patient Satisfaction
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Alabata to family and friends is 3.55 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Alabata and the staff of Alabata Eye Center LLC are dedicated to the excellence in eye health for the communities of Northwest Florida as well as other surrounding municipalities. We will strive to maintain our high quality of care through...read morebiography
Phil Alabata, D.O. completed his ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his Glaucoma Fellowship at the distinguished Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA....read moreOphthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
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Glaucoma
Fellowship HospitalEmory University School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2004San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium/brooke Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2000William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1995A. T. Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 1994Florida State University
Undergraduate School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Sunil Gupta MD LLC1299 Industrial Dr Crestview, FL 32539
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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