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Dr. Gary Best, OD

Dr. Gary Best, OD

Optometry

Dr. Gary Best, OD is an optometrist in Salem, VA. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

904 Apperson Dr Salem, VA 24153
(540) 389-0731

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Best's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Best

3.5
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Great
Cool inside and outside. Very easy on the eyes.
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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michael t linenfelser – Jan 09, 2023
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Very knowledgeable, and very friendly.
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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Michael Hastings – Sep 01, 2021
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Dr. Best was very friendly and took time to talk to each patient. He spent a lot of time with each patient, making sure he found the best prescription and ensuring each patient didn’t have any other ocular issues. I would highly recommend Dr. Best.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2021
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I was treated with no dignity or respect. While performing an eye exam Dr.Best made the comment that he didn't understand how I couldn't read the chart. He may me feel like I was lying to him that I couldn't see it. Why would I do that? I went to him in August for new contacts and he has not been able to provide contacts that are comfortable and ones that I can see with. It is now Nov and the last set he gave me are still not working. He may me feel belittled and unimportant.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 09, 2018
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Very unprofesssional, rude, uncaring, feels like you are intruding on his time. While rechecking my eyes he made a comment he didn't see how I could see the chart one way but then could not see it another way. I felt like he was basically saying I was lying. I would not recommend dr. Best to anyone.
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
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Nov 08, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Everyone who comes into my office is treated with the same respect. Time is given to explain the necessary procedures that are needed to give you the best possible care that I can provide. Questions that you may have will be answered and explained....read more

  • Optometry

  • Indiana University

    Undergraduate School

  • Indiana University / Bloomington / School Of Optometry

    Undergraduate School

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School

Focus on Diabetic Macular Edema

Locations

Practice

Gary L. Best O.D. Family Eye Care PC904 Apperson Dr Salem, VA 24153
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