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Dr. Sam Cohlmia, MD

Dr. Sam Cohlmia, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sam Cohlmia, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wichita, KS and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center and Ascension Via Christi St. Francis. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

9449 E 21st St N Wichita, KS 67206

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cohlmia specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Cohlmia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cohlmia

3.8
24 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Didn't do a through exam
I was disappointed at the lack of personal attention, up to date equipment and the response I received when I had an issue with the prescription. I recently moved here and have always gone to opthomologist after losing one eye in a car accident. It had been at leat a decade since I was given eye drops to dialate my eye. His office doesn't have the equipment needed to avoid dilation. I have transition lenses, I was given the standard eye exam but not the reading one. When I called to see if it was accidentally missed, I was told they don't do that. I told him my glasses didn't work for reading, yet all he gave me was the same prescription of my current glasses. It was frustrating to pay for an opthomologist when he didnt even do what an optometrists does.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 05, 2025
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The office staff do an excellent job of keeping everything organized and on time. The office is always super clean and neat. I have been a patient for about twenty years and have been seen anywhere from once to twice yearly. Can’t ever recall being seen late. Dr. Cohlmia is always pleasant, knowledgeable, and always takes time to answer my questions. I feel very confident that I am getting the best 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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Jul 01, 2024
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Very rushed dr and rude staff
Staff is not friendly and the way one woman was speaking on the phone to someone was not appropriate. Doctor was very rushed and curt, not a good feeling from him.
What went well
No results
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
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Mar 12, 2024
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No bedside manner and impatient
I was told by my eye dr that what was going on was urgent and could lead to blindness and that he wanted me to come see this Dr. I explained what was going on to nurses fully and they said I should come in. After waiting for the dr he came in for 5 minutes with me. He acted like I shouldn’t have come in, that I had it all handled. He showed no empathy or care for my concerns. When he tried to test my eye pressure he gave no instruction other than “look ahead” and very quickly became annoyed because I blinked and said he wasn’t going to do it and to tell my eye dr to test me. I told him I wanted him to because my dad has severe glaucoma and I have been told to be monitored & asked if he could try one more time. He said no he wasn’t doing it and to make my dr do it. So essentially uncaring in making his patients feel confident with his care. He also didn’t do a full exam, it was 5 minutes, he had me read 2 lines, looked at my eyes with a light, and then tried once to test pressure.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Mar 12, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Great surgery result. Very caring office staff. Outstanding doctor, who listens, cares, explains and answers all questions. The doctor and his staff are very attentive, compassionate, knowledgeable, and comforting to work with.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2023
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Dr Cohimia, Has done surgery and lazer to get my eye pressure down. It was 39 and now 15. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra Adams – Aug 21, 2021
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2 successful cataract removal with new lens for astigmatism in 6 years. Dr Sam is my hero and has changed my life. World Class Surgeon And Opthomologist. He’s My Rock Star ??! Wichita should be proud of this high level professional man committed to you and our community. His staff and his surgical teams are World Class human beings!
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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Donald Regnier – Jul 11, 2020
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I have known and been under Dr. Cohlmia's care for 20 years. He's the absolute best!
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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Scott in Wichita, KS – Jun 19, 2019
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Dr Cohlmia did my husbands blepharoplasty and from the first appointment on it was a great experience.
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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Carla in Wichita, KS – Nov 02, 2018
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Great office staff, who are caring; Dr. Cohlmia is very knowledgeable, professional, and caring; and the experience overall was wonderful. I highly recommend him to everyone.
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
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Dallas, TX – Sep 28, 2018
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Great staff. Great doctor. Very attentive and caring and knowledgeable.
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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Feb 21, 2018
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Dr. Cohlmia performed surgery on my eyes. The entire procedure and experience were great, and I felt at ease throughout the process. He gave me very good vision after my cataract surgeries. He is an excellent and caring 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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 14, 2018
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The office staff was very professional and helpful. Dr. Cohlmia was highly professional, compassionate, patient, and spent a sufficient amount of time examining me and explaining to me my condition.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 14, 2018
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The office staff was very kind. I had a long wait time, but the office has a pleasant atmosphere so I didn't mind. However, when Dr. Cohlmia came to do my assessment he took very little time to check my eyes and stopped midway through. My appointment lasted about 7 minutes. I don't know if it was a bad day, but I was very disappointed with the level of care he offered.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
8 others found this helpful
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Wichita, KS – Aug 07, 2017
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This was my first eye exam in years (decades actually). Dr. Cohlmia's admin staff got me into an exam room right at my appointment time (when does that ever happen?!) and Dr. Cohlmia was there within a minute. He was friendly and the exam was quick. Overall a great experience for a medical appointment. I definitely recommend him.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Megan in Wichita, KS – May 11, 2017
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The staff is very nice and care about every one. They also try to help with any problems.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Alondra Cordero in Wichita Kansas – Mar 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our objective is to offer the best of technical eye care in Wichita, while at the same time providing compassionate care.  Being raised in Wichita, and having been educated in Kansas, Dr. Cohlmia is very attached to the community, and often...read more

biography

Dr. Cohlmia is an American Board certified physician in the field of ophthalmology.  He graduated from Wichita State University in 1989 with two undergraduate degrees of Chemistry and Mathematics.  He then attended the University of Kansas...read more
  • 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.

  • University Of Colorado School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Internal Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • University Hosp-u Colo

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • University Hospital University Colo

    Residency Hospital, 1997
  • University Kans

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • French

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Wichita Ophthalmology PA9449 E 21st St N Wichita, KS 67206
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center

    2770 N Webb Rd
    Wichita, KS 67226
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Ascension Via Christi St. Francis

    929 N Saint Francis Ave
    Wichita, KS 67214
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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