Dr. Stephen De Souza, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*MaleAge 58

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*

Dr. Stephen De Souza, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Phoenix, AZ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner Baywood Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Stephen De Souza, MD

Practice

1750 E Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. De Souza specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
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Dr. De Souza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. De Souza

3.8
26 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
8%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Living nightmare
Had a retina detachment, he was doctor on duty, I had no choice, my fears came true, he caused permanent 80 % blindness in my left eye.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Frank Ivezaj – Jul 10, 2022
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Thank you Dr DeSuza for fixing my retina when other drs failed!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michael S – Sep 05, 2021
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So grateful my ophthalmologist recommended Dr DeSouza to me. For 2 yrs he has taken good care of my RVO. I 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
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AA – Jul 07, 2021
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I got a swelling in my retina after five surgeries in my right eye trying to correct various problems. He has been trying to reduce my macular edema for two years now, patiently finding alternative treatments when none works. He arranged for me to get help with the cost of my current eye injections, which have the swelling way down. He never hurts me. I have confidence he knows what he is doing and is up on every latest treatment in the journals for my condition, and he is personable.
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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Carol Schmidt in Apache Junction, AZ – Aug 30, 2018
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Has looked after my father for 5 years. Kept him seeing and driving. I love Dr De souza.
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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HH in Mesa, AZ – Aug 01, 2018
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Recommended surgery when not needed at the time. A doctor of few words.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2018
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This office is overbooked for 1 doctor. Approximately 20 patients appointments are scheduled within 1hr so you'll expected to wait 2-3hrs. Dr only spent about 5mins face time with the patient. Making patient comes in for unnecessary exam when dr. order test but have no record of what was being ordered. Test results not available yet and still scheduled patient to come which cost more out of pocket cost for unnecessary visits. Overall, definitely needed better scheduling process
What went well
No results
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
4 others found this helpful
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Gilbert, AZ – Jun 30, 2017
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Appears to be capable and friendly. Front desk staff kind and very helpful with the older clientle. Nice to see in action. Personnel doing the testing was efficient but passive aggressive. Next time I would stop and ask for another person (in hindsight). The only reason this would be important for the doctor is that in order to get good information from the patient one needs to not alienate the customer. It might be better to find a job more suitable.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Scottsdale, AZ – Apr 19, 2017
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biography

Dr. Stephen De Souza, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Phoenix, AZ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner Baywood Medical Center and HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

*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 Toronto

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Manchester Royal Eye Hosp/u Manchester

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • St Michaels Hosp/u Toronto

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • Ottawa General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
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.
  • English

  • French

Locations

Practice

Associated Retina Consultants LTD.1750 E Glendale Ave Phoenix, AZ 85020
1

Practice

Office3513 S Mercy Rd Gilbert, AZ 85297
2

Practice

Professional EyeCare Associates Inc.545 N Peart Rd Casa Grande, AZ 85122
3
Office15353 N 91st Ave Peoria, AZ 85381
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

    7400 E Osborn Rd
    Scottsdale, AZ 85251
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

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

    1% 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
  • Valleywise Health Medical Center

    2601 E Roosevelt St
    Phoenix, AZ 85008

    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Banner Baywood Medical Center

    6644 E Baywood Ave
    Mesa, AZ 85206
    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

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

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