The Eye Institute of West Florida

Ophthalmology • Largo, FL • 1 Largo location (with related nearby locations listed under about site) locations

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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

1225 West Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33770

Phone

+1 727-581-8706

Email

krista.hailwood@eyespecialist.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Website

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

Telehealth

Not specified

Emergency Care

Not specified

Services Offered

Comprehensive Eye Care
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Diabetic Eye Exam
Dry Eye
Cornea
Retina/Macular Degeneration
LASIK
Light Adjustable Lens
EVO-ICL
Oculoplastics
Eye Surgery Center services
Pediatric eye care? (not specified)
Ophthalmology and Optometry services
Optical services

Technology & Equipment

Eye surgery center
Comprehensive eye care
Laser vision correction (LASIK)
Light Adjustable Lens
EVO-ICL
Glaucoma treatment
Retina/Macular treatment
Cataract treatment and surgery
Cornea treatment
Oculoplastics

Team

Winston T. Cope, MD — M.D.
Nora L. Cothran, OD, FAAO — OD, FAAO
Neel R. Desai, MD — M.D.
Melinda L. Gruszka, OD — OD
Samuel A. Gruszka, OD — OD
Richard J. Hairston, MD, FACS — M.D.
Douglas G. Johnson, OD — OD
Leonard S. Kirsch, MD — M.D.
Jill M. Marrotte, OD — OD
Priti B. Panchal, OD — OD
Joshua R. Roe, MD — M.D.
Mary Lou Smith, OD — OD
Aodhan J. Smith, PA-C — PA-C
Robert J. Weinstock, MD — 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 the insurance page for more information regarding insurance coverage.

Not specified

Financing: Not specified

Savings plan: Not specified

Languages Spoken

Not specified

Pricing

Not specified

Current Offers

Not specified — Not specified (expires Not specified)

FAQs

Do you accept insurance at Largo location?

Most insurances accepted; refer to insurance page for details.

What are hours of operation?

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.

What are the hours of operation?

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM.

Commitments

Not specified

Awards & Accreditations

Not specified

Social Media

Facebook

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Healthgrades: 4.8/5 (161)
LensCrafters/Largo Family Eyecare: 4.9/5 (3491)
Vitals: 4.5/5 (105)
Healthgrades: 5.0/5 (38)
RateMDs: 4.9/5 (63)
Zocdoc: 4.75/5 (76)

Patients praise

High level of patient satisfaction for many individual practitioners (frequently rated 4.5+ stars)
Doctors noted for being thorough, professional, compassionate, and educational
Appreciation for knowledgeable staff and clear communication regarding procedures and insurance

Common complaints

Some large practices feel like an assembly line or meat market due to high patient volume
Occasional reports of missed diagnoses or dissatisfaction with surgical outcomes
Concerns regarding office staff professionalism, rudeness, or communication in certain practices

"Dr Cothran is very professional as well as having excellent doctor to patient rapport. She is a pleasure to be seen by, and she explains everything thoroughly."

— Healthgrades (Dr. Nora Cothran)

"Seriously the best. 13 years seeing him, and I'll continue to see him. I driver over an hour each way currently to continue to be seen. A++, no one better."

— RateMDs (Dr. Jeffery D. LaPlume)

"First visit was good and I gave him glowing review. BIG MISTAKE! Had numerous imaging tests over course of a year yet he and his retina specialist ... missed my most serious eye condition..."

— Vitals (Dr. John L. Michaelos)

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