Dr. William Ackerman, MD

Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 61

Ophthalmology*

Dr. William Ackerman, MD is an ophthalmologist in Gainesville, GA. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. William Ackerman, MD

Practice

625 S Enota Dr NE Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 532-0292

Accepting new patients

(770) 532-0292

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Dr. Ackerman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ackerman

4.7
475 ratings, 9 with a written review
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The absolute worst.
1. He put in the wrong lens during my cataract surgery.2. My husband's lens was improperly inserted. It's off-center and we needed to go elsewhere to get it fixed. Worse, the post-op instructions were counter to standard industry care, for example, he was told he could go swimming the next day, which is very dangerous. Nor did he recommend a nightware eye shield.3. He diagnosed the lump in my eyelid as 'fat.' He removed it. It came back. He removed it again. It came back. Turned out to be a tumor. Went to a surgeon at Emory to have it taken care of.Just...don't go to this practice.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Vorpal – Apr 11, 2024
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Do not use this Doctor!!! My eye was cut dying a procedure there and they lied about what happened. Also they tried to charge me $1500 for each for new kens replacement. They didn’t tell me that there were other options available for less money. Very disappointed in them. ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Oct 14, 2021
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He did my cataract surgeries in 2011. And my IOL placements. I choose him because I had experience in surgery with him. H e used to do retinal detachment surgery but stopped and refers that out. He is too busy with his primary surgicenter to stop and leave to do long emergency surgeries "on call".
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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nancy clark – Nov 10, 2020
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The most dismissive, condescending and rude medical professional I have ever seen. He did my cataract surgery,implanted Panoptic lenses. I have serious issues with sight in left eye, saw him to discuss my concerns, and left the office in tears because of the way he spoke to me. I will seek another ophthalmologist!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jewell Berry – Oct 07, 2020
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Dr Ackerman stretched the iris in one eye during a cataract procedure. The pupil is now much larger than the other, doesn't focus properly and is misshapen (not round). I made a follow up appointment but was not allowed to talk to him without making a second appointment. At first he wouldn't accept responsibility for his mistake saying it could have been caused by a virus. He talked to me like I was a child that just couldn't understand anything. I do not recommend Dr Ackerman.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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I recently had cataract surgery on both eyes, using implanted lens configured to my specific prescriptions. Dr. Ackerman and his staff were professional, organized and caring. This is like a "whole new world" for me. I am amazed anew each day by the brightness and vivid colors that I am enjoying. And, I do not need any type of glasses, not even "readers". This has increased my quality of life a thousand-fold. I only regret not having this done sooner.
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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Brenda in Gainesville, GA – Feb 23, 2019
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Dr Ackerman may be a good doctor, but the office staff person in charge of sending medical records is most user-unfriendly; both weeks I've called, in trying to get records sent. There seems to be many roadblocks to getting records sent, including a $25 charge and a 30 - day waiting period. A very unfriendly conversation :-( both weeks of trying.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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GA – Jun 21, 2016
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Does not have a system to contact if you have an eye problem..only answering machine. Would not go to him if you have a possibility of having an eye problem after hours on on a weekend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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MD in Lawrenceville, GA – Jun 19, 2016
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I could not see on my left side it was no problem for them. When I pickup my glasses they were great. I fell and broke my glasses I thought there was no way they could fix them Rita said that's know problem just sit down I will be right back.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Jeff Collins in Gainesville, GA – May 05, 2016
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care philosophy

At Advanced Eye Center, Dr. Ackerman, Dr. Robinson, Dr. Kim and our entire team are committed to the highest quality patient care and to providing you with truly personalized vision correction. Weve been providing quality eye care and refractive...read more

biography

William C. Ackerman, Jr., M.D. received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in Athens. Dr. Ackerman graduated with his medical degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and performed his ophthalmology residency...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Ocular Immunology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Orbital Disorders

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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  • Eye Found Hospital University Ala

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Carraway Meth Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991
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  • Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society, Member

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Practice

Advanced Eye Center625 S Enota Dr NE Gainesville, GA 30501
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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