The Eye Institute of West Florida

Ophthalmology • Clearwater, FL

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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

3220 McMullen Booth Rd

Phone

(727) 581-8706

Email

krista.hailwood@eyespecialist.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Website

https://www.eyespecialist.com/locations/clearwater/

Services Offered

Comprehensive Eye Care
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetic Eye Exam
Dry Eye
Cornea
Retinal Diseases and Treatment
Macular Degeneration
Oculoplastics
LASIK
Light Adjustable Lens
Evo Visian ICL
Eye care for pediatric patients?
Ophthalmology and Optometry services at Clearwater location

Technology & Equipment

LASIK
Light Adjustable Lens
EVO Visian ICL

Team

Nora L. Cothran — O.D., F.A.A.O.
Michael Dorkowski — O.D., F.A.A.O.
Samuel A. Gruszka — O.D.
Leonard S. Kirsch — M.D.
Priti B. Panchal — O.D.
Joshua R. Roe — M.D.
Mary Lou Smith — O.D.
Aodhan J. Smith — PA-C
Robert J. Weinstock — M.D.

Insurance & Payment

Most insurances accepted
Most insurances accepted. Please visit our insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Most insurances accepted. Please visit our insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Not specified, Insurance, No Surprises Act, Refund Policy

Languages Spoken

English

Pricing

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

FAQs

What insurances are accepted?

Most insurances accepted. Please visit our insurance page for more information.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

Social Media

Facebook

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades (Dr. Nora Reed): 4.8/5 (294 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Janie Ho): 4.9/5 (77 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. James Muse): 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
LensCrafters (Dr. John L. Meyers): 4.8/5 (2,330 reviews)
Birdeye (Dr. Dana M. Deupree): 4.9/5 (53 reviews)

Patients praise

Professional, knowledgeable, and skilled physicians
Thorough examinations and clear explanations of conditions
Compassionate and caring bedside manner, particularly for surgical procedures or specialized care
Helpful and efficient office staff in many instances

Common complaints

Billing and pricing disputes, including high costs for eyewear and unexpected balances
Appointment management issues, such as requirements to pay balances before being seen
Occasional reports of unprofessional or unfriendly staff interactions

"Dr. M. was professional and answered my questions satisfactorily... But the company is gouging it's patients."

— Healthgrades user review of Dr. James Muse

"Dr.Deupree was incredibly gentle and informative about the procedure needed and made me feel completely confident about surgery and recovery."

— Birdeye user review of Dr. Dana M. Deupree

"I go in Monday for my appointment and I was told I needed to pay the balance in full before I see DR Macoul."

— Birdeye user review of The Macula Center

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.