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Dr. Stephen Smith, MD

Dr. Stephen Smith, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Stephen Smith, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fort Myers, FL. He is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

4225 Evans Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901
Telehealth available

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Dr. Smith's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Smith

4.2

38 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Caring, Passionate, Best Doctor in Town – Oct 14, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Kind, Professional, Helpful – Oct 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Amazing practice and great doctor – Oct 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Karen – Sep 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
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
7 people found this helpful
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GO ELSEWHERE in Fort Myers, FL – Sep 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Annie R. Ward in Ft Myers, FL – Feb 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Ft Myers, FL – Aug 22, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
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Gerald K in Fort Myers, FL – Mar 22, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Mar 10, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Michelle O. in Ft Myers, FL – Mar 07, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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Janet K in Fort Myers, FL – Feb 17, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Chris Peterson in Ft. Myers, FL – Feb 04, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Sarah in Lehigh Acres, FL – Feb 02, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Lori in Ft Myers, FL – Jan 29, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Liberty in Fort Myers, FL – Jan 28, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Mary in Fort Myers, FL – Jan 26, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fort Myers, FL – Jan 21, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deandra L in Ft Myers, FL – Jan 18, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Linda in Fort Myers fl – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We are committed to paying attention to referring physicians and patients needs. Eye Associates has state of the art technology as well as an Optical Shop with great selections.

biography

Dr. Stephen E. Smith provides complete comprehensive eye care in a relaxed, friendly setting. His training at the Oshner Medical Foundation has given him a well rounded basis in general and specialty ophthalmology.
  • Ophthalmology

  • Optometry

  • Cataract Surgery

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  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Emory University

    Undergraduate School
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 1994
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Unavail4225 Evans Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901
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Practice

St Mark's Surgical Center LLC6820 International Center Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33912
2
Office1005 Crosspointe Dr Naples, FL 34110
3

Practice

Brenda J Polewac OD PA7955 Airport Pulling Rd Ste 104 Naples, FL 34109
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd
    Lake Forest, IL 60045
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

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

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

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