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Dr. Michael Bywater, OD

Dr. Michael Bywater, OD

Optometry

Dr. Michael Bywater, OD is an optometrist in Highland, NY. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

216 State Route 299 Ste 4 Highland, NY 12528

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Bywater's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bywater

3.2
9 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Stay away!!!
This office will not answer phones - you will not be able to get any questions answered on top of other issues. Worst customer service I ever received from a doctor and that is saying a lot!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Apr 23, 2024
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Dedicated and knowledgeable
I have read some of the negative reviews in complete disbelief!!!! Dr Bywater has taken care of my entire family for years. He has always been there when we needed him the most. On three occasions I suffered complications and he took me in for care immediately. He stayed open during Covid and risked his safety to care for his patients. Underneath his quite demeanor is one of the most caring individuals that I have ever known. It is a shame that people only take the time to write a review when they are unhappy. It is just human nature. They do not reflect the feelings of the majority of the patients.
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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Peter J Arciuolo – Mar 20, 2023
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Good Experience
Always had a good experience with the doctor and the staff over the last few years.
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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Roy H. – Oct 13, 2022
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Dr was abrupt and rude as was office staff
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 13, 2021
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I had what started as a simple eye infection but didn't respond to the meds I'd been given—in fact, it got exponentially worse over the course of a week. Dr. Bywater was willing to see me on a Saturday at the last minute; he immediately realized I'd been given the wrong course of treatment entirely. He was kind, thorough, and saved me from potentially severe complications. He even called to check on me a couple days later. So grateful for his help!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2021
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The worst experience I have ever had with an eye dr I have ever had. Gave me the wrong rX and refused to re do the glasses citing incorrect insurance benefit knowledge and even after calling insurance to find out correct facts and making me wait outside in the rain for 45 minutes refused to re do glasses. Poor customer service and quality. Do not recommend at all! Yes
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 18, 2020
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unbelievably rude staff and doctor. Go anywhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2020
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Great doctor. Convenient. 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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 28, 2018
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Excellent! Professional and personable. Takes the time to explain everything and even shows you what he is looking at.
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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Highland, NY – Dec 10, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Bywater, OD is an optometrist in Highland, NY. He is accepting new patients.
  • Optometry

  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office216 State Route 299 Ste 4 Highland, NY 12528
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