Dr. Saurabh Patel, MD
Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience
Dr. Saurabh Patel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Bonita Springs, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Med School At The University Of Med and Dentistry Of Nj At Piscataway in 1999. He is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
3.5 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (41 reviews)
Practice
27160 Bay Landing Dr Ste 101 Bonita Springs, FL 34135At a Glance
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Dr. Patel's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patel
3.5
41 ratings, 21 with a written review
| 5 star | 61% | 61% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 37% | 37% |
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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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lorraine – Oct 23, 2023
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5 years being treated by Dr. Patel
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Rochelle Fogg – Mar 03, 2023
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Dr. Patel , and his staff are extremely professional. He performed Detached Retina Surgery on me and laser surgery...and I have had no problems since then. I have recommended two others to visit him and they too are very pleased. He is awesome and I will not visit anyone else for my eyes. Dr. Patel told me ....he was the BEST, and I now know that's true!! I feel lucky to have found 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
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Kathy Bova – Mar 05, 2020
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1/2/2020 - FAILED VITRECTOMY. I was referred to Dr. Patel for a Vitrectomy in 2019. As a precondition, recommended by Patel, I had cataract surgery and his thousand dollar laser treatment to prevent retinal tears during his surgery. I went into the surgery with 20/400 sight in the subject eye, came out with 20/400 ... and still have 20/400 sight many, many months later. My sight never improved, is permanently fuzzy and wavy and my night sight is worse than before the Vitrectomy. Patel has no real explanation for this failed surgery and schedules follow up visits many months later, telling me my sight will improve with time .... It hasn't. I am so sorry I started down this path. I had a total of four surgeries/ procedures, all for nothing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2020
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Dr Patel performed a vitrectomy on me when all other Drs told me to live with my dense floaters. When the bandages came off yesterday, I saw the clearest I have seen in years. I can play tennis again after almost giving it up. I can't say enough about Dr Patel and his staff. His office is so busy because he is so good.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Laura Trebing – Aug 08, 2019
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Dr. Patel is very knowledgeable in eye retina issues. He and his team are very thorough, friendly. Beautiful office. State of the art. I live in North Carolina and fly to Naples for my eye care. I highly 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
What could be improved
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Barbara in Columbus, NC – Feb 11, 2019
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Yesterday 7/3/18, I was having symptoms in my right eye. My Opthomologist thought it might be a tear in my retina and referred me to Dr. Patel. I called the office and spoke with a not very pleasant receptionist and then the nurse, who told me that if I was willing to forgo my insurance and pay $195, the doctor would see me that afternoon. I can't believe that a doctor would stoop to the level of demanding a cash payment before addressing a potentially serious visual problem in a patient
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Linda Horenstein in Bonita Springs, FL – Jul 05, 2018
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Dr Patel diagnosed and treated a serious eye condition that was previously considered untreatable by another Dr in the area. He is a highly skilled physician 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
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sarah in FL – Jun 29, 2018
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The best Retina Surgeon in Southwest Florida. He takes the cases others turn away. He is the go to Retina Surgeon other doctors refer their complex cases to. I can testify to this from personal 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
What could be improved
- Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dale A. in Estero, FL – May 18, 2018
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Dr.Patel is the best Retina Surgeon and can help you.
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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larry in Bonita Springs, FL – Oct 23, 2017
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Dr Patel is expert in treating certain catastrophic eye conditions. His knowledge and skill far exceed previous opinions by other local physicians 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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ft Myers, FL – Jun 30, 2017
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I did not see Dr Patel since he requires you to sign a waiver for law suits that require arbitration and limit damages. I left because this was my first visit and I did not check on his malpractice record. I just didn't feel comfortable with all the legal language.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Bonita Springs, FL – Apr 12, 2017
Most retina specialists in town have waivers and... Read More
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If you see Dr. Patel plan on getting a 2nd opinion because he wants to operate at the drop of a dime or dollar- literally same afternoon. Check because good chance surgery is NOT needed. His staff was very uncooperative and rude in sending records. In shot, try someone else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
- Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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MCS in Bonita Springs, FL – Apr 04, 2017
It is impossible to schedule surgery the same... Read More
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I was in Naples for a month in April, 2015 and had a detached retina that needed emergency surgery. When there was an insurance delay, Dr Patel got me into the office for a laser procedure to keep it from getting worse and 3 days later did the main surgery. I didn't understand before how serious a detached retina was. I now have 20/50 vision, which I now know is a fantastic result. His quick reaction and willingness to work with me in getting the money dealt with saved my vision in that eye
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
4 others found this helpful
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Gregory Zitani in Sarasota, FL – Feb 04, 2017
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Dr. Patel was a god send! I went to another retina specialist that misdiagnose me .
Thank you!
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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CG in Naples, FL – Oct 28, 2016
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Your Eye Care Facility is the best I've ever 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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Marie in Naples, FL – Sep 22, 2016
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This surgery is the best procedure I have ever had. The cataract debris left behind after cataract surgery was so bad that I had given up reading. When driving, the "clouds" would distort 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
What could be improved
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dawn in Naples, FL – Sep 21, 2016
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He is an Awesome Dr. !
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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Naples, FL – Sep 16, 2016
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Reason for appointment was evaluation of my retinas. Experiencing no problems, but family history of acute macular degeneration and I have been told by regular ophthalmologist that I have drusens in my eyes. He was highly competent and the office visit was efficient and very professional. I am a physician and I have recommended him to several of my patients. Highly recommend.
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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SC in Naples Florida – Jul 28, 2016
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Dr. Patel examined my retinas and misdiagnosed my retinal condition as lattice degeneration. I went to 3 other retinal specialists to confirm I did not have this. He did not spend much time with me but wanted to perform laser surgery the same day for a condition I did not have. This was unnecessary and costly, so would avoid this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
- Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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BG in Naples, FL – Jun 18, 2016
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About Me
care philosophy
"My job is to save your vision. I love my job."Saurabh N. Patel, MD MSc
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Wilmer Eye Inst Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship HospitalWilmer Eye Inst Johns Hopkins
Residency HospitalWashington Hospital Center
Internship HospitalJohns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Medical SchoolRobert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical SchoolCornell University
Undergraduate SchoolWeill Cornell Medical College
Undergraduate SchoolWilmer Eye Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 2004The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2003Washington Hospital Center/ Georgetown University
Internship Hospital, 2000Robert Wood Johnson Med School At The University Of Med And Dentistry Of Nj At Piscataway
Medical School, 1999Johns Hopkins Masters Biomedical Engineering
1995
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American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Office27160 Bay Landing Dr Ste 101 Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 27
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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