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Dr. Aaron Affleck, MD

Dr. Aaron Affleck, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Aaron Affleck, MD is an ophthalmologist in Idaho Falls, ID and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Finch University - Health Sciences in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Locations

Affleck MD Eye Care

Affleck MD Eye Care2900 Valencia Dr Idaho Falls, ID 83404
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Affleck specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Affleck's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Affleck

3.5

33 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Jun 22, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Liz – Dec 31, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Jan 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Jessica – Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Ron in Thayne, WY – Nov 17, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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T. Hall in Idaho Falls , ID – Jun 02, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Mindy B in Pocatello – Feb 25, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Dec 12, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Chris in Idaho Falls, ID – Oct 28, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paula in Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 20, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pam R. in Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan B. in Idaho Falls, ID – Aug 01, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Leonor Fraser in idaho falls, id – Feb 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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David in Idaho falls – Jan 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Idaho Falls, ID – Nov 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Idaho Falls, ID – Nov 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mad Momma in Idaho Falls, ID – Jul 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe medicine is a partnership between doctor and patient. Much of my job is educating people as to what their condition is, and their treatment options. The ultimate decision on what treatment is done is up to the patient. I enjoy cataract...read more

biography

Aaron J. Affleck, MD, an Idaho Falls native, has served Eastern Idaho since 2001 as a medical physician and surgeon of the eye (or ophthalmologist). Dr. Affleck  is  board-certified  by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

  • Oculoplastic Surgery

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  • Kresge Eye Institute - Wayne State University

    Residency Hospital
  • Chicago Medical Sinai Hospital - Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Kresge Eye Institute

    Internship Hospital
  • Finch University - Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1997
  • Brigham Young Univeristy

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

    3100 Channing Way
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Idaho Falls Community Hospital

    2327 Coronado St
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mountain View Hospital

    2325 Coronado St
    Idaho Falls, ID 83404

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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