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Dr. Hetel Bhakta, OD

Dr. Hetel Bhakta, OD

Optometry

Dr. Hetel Bhakta, OD is an optometrist in Lake Worth, FL. She graduated from NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY in 2008. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 135 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (135 reviews)

Practice

8755 Hypoluxo Rd Ste 2 Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 965-7600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bhakta specializes in the area of Optometry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bhakta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bhakta

4.8
135 ratings, 8 with a written review
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HELPED SAVE MY LEFT EYE FROM COVID LAST YEAR
Dr. Hettel Bhakta is outstanding and one of the best Optometrist I have ever had the pleasure of being a patient. She gave an antibiotic that didn't react with the responsiveness and I immediately called the emergency line that she gave me and called me back in 5 minutes. She took me immediately and met me at the office and we called my PCP to get permission for the most powerful antibiotic which worked and my eye healed. Multiple optometry machines in the office at then Lake Worth. The only negative is the office manager. I am not sure if she still works there however she is a major negative black eye because of her derogatory attitude. I don't remember her name however she was the office manager in April/May 2021. I would like that Dr. Hettel Bhakta accepted my insurance like other well-known optometry offices do.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Paul Cumpton – Jun 02, 2022
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I am very satisfied with everyone at Planet Vision Eye Center in Lake Worth. John, who has been there for us from the very beginning, and also sold us on the new glasses OVO, which my husband and I love, is so "customer service" oriented. I myself, I'm also in customer service and he surpasses what I have experienced in the past It is so important that he really cares.
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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Harriet Cole in Greenacres, FL – Aug 08, 2018
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I trust her knowledge; I like her demeanor, and I like her staff. Will continue to utilize their services.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Ken in Lake Worth, FL – Jul 14, 2017
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Dr. Bhakta and staff are very professional and courteous. She is very personable, thorough, and knowledgeable. The additional optical screening machines provide helpful insights. She has an extensive collection of frames to select as well as designer sunglasses. The practice provides a 5 star experience creating you as a 5 star patient!
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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West Palm Beach – Jul 01, 2017
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Dr Bhakta has the latest technology in her eye care practice. I was so impressed with my eye exam recently. She was very professional and it was the best experience I've ever had at a doctor's office...she really took the best care of my eye health. She is definitely going to be my eye doctor for the future. I will not be going anywhere else!
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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Dan in West Palm Beach, FL – Jun 30, 2017
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I had the best eye exam with Dr.Bhakta, she was very thorough and gave me the most detailed eye exam I have ever had. Her staff were very friendly and they had such a great selection of eyewear. The eyeglasses I purchased were so cute. I will definitely be going back every year!
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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Sue – Jun 30, 2017
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I've been seeing Dr Bhakta for 3 years now and I've never felt more comfortable with any physician. She is extremely knowledgeable about my condition and her progression too. I have a family history of glaucoma and I feel blessed she is looking to stay many steps ahead of the disease with what I consider to be very thorough exams through manual examinations and advanced scanning equipment. She is also has fabulous bedside manner, something sorely lacking in most physicians' these days.
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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Felix J in Lake Worth, FL – Dec 30, 2016
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Doctor is efficient very detailed and through. The staff is very caring helpful and they make me feel like family everytime i go in whether it be for an adjustment for glasses or my annual eye exam. I highly recommend this office those guys are amazing.
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
Helpful
Brie in Miami, FL – Oct 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Just like everybody's eyes are different, so are their eye care needs. Whether you are in need of a digital eye examination, new technology in eyeglasses and sunglasses or contact lenses for hard to fit eyes, my friendly staff and I are here to provide you with the highest quality, up-to-date, personalized care.

biography

Dr. Hetel Bhakta is a board certified optometric physician and orthokeratology specialist.  In addition to providing thorough comprehensive eye examinations she also specializes in myopia management to slow the progression of myopia with special...read more

  • Optometry

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Cornea & Contact Management

  • Occupational Optometry

  • Sports Vision

  • Ophthalmic Pathology

  • Board Certification - American College Of Optometry

    2013

  • Aran Eye Associates

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Nova Southeastern College Of Optometry

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • New England College Of Optometry

    Medical School, 2008

  • Braverman Eye Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • New England Eye Institue

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • Jamaica Plain Va Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • Martha Elliot Treatment Center

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • University Manchester Institute Of Science And Technology, Uk

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Optometry®
American Board of Optometry
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Optometry†
†Self designated 

  • Palm Beach County Optometric Association, Trustee

  • Florida Optometric Association Inc, Member

  • English

  • Creole

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Spanish

  • "I'm a client/patient from way back, and my visits to Planet Vision Eyecare are the best always."

  • "Excellent Doctor, great staff."

  • "I love everybody at planet eye vision. I have been going there for years. They are very polite and its so relaxing in there. I love Doctor Hetel. She is so easy to talk too and very thorough in her examination. And I like the selection of glasses. Keep up the great work !"

  • "I have been a patient of this office over the past four months. My experience with the doctor and the customer service staff has been excellent. They have always been patient, thorough and courteous in addressing my needs. To further describe my profound satisfaction with their service, I would like to share that whenever I feel discouraged about my vision, I am always reassured of hope via their perseverance in trying to acquire the best results. Thus, I verily believe that all of their current patients and future ones will be treated with utmost care in as much as I am."

  • "The staff the doctor the selection everything was great"

  • "Dr. Bhakta is very knowledgeable and professional. Her staff is well informed, friendly, extremely helpful and also knowledgeable. Always a pleasure.to go for appointments."

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Practice

Bhakta Optometric Inc.8755 Hypoluxo Rd Ste 2 Lake Worth, FL 33467
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    • Mon: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 10:00am - 2:00pm
    • Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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