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Dr. Barry Schechter, MD

Dr. Barry Schechter, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Barry Schechter, MD is an ophthalmologist in Boynton Beach, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Schechter has extensive experience in Eye Conditions and Ophthalmic Surgery. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bethesda Hospital East and West Boca Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

1717 W Woolbright Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schechter specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
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Dr. Schechter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schechter

3.6

28 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
CJB – Mar 09, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
n'Detenga n'Gurumo – Aug 01, 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
Helpful
n'Detenga n'Gurumo – Aug 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jeane M Blumenthal – Apr 25, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 25, 2020
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 10, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 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
Jacqueline Batcha in Atlantis FL – Apr 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
D in Salcedo – Mar 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Glenn – Feb 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Fay Knoll – Jan 14, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gail in Palm beach, Florida – Nov 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
sidney sidlow in Boca Raton, FL – Dec 29, 2016
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patricia Partman in Stuart, FL – Nov 23, 2016
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care philosophy

At Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute we are dedicated to providing our patients with the same respect and top notch services that we would expect to receive when seeking medical services for ourselves. When patients come to Florida Eye they become...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cornea & External Diseases University Of Texas

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Dept. Of Medicine Beth Israel Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
  • City University Of New York & Brooklyn College

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Hebrew

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

  • Yiddish

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Locations

Practice

Boynton Beach ASC LLC1717 W Woolbright Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Practice

Natalia Villate M.D. P.A.9980 Central Park Blvd N Ste 204 Boca Raton, FL 33428
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Office9868 S State Road 7 Ste 240 Boynton Beach, FL 33472
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Practice

Office2575 S State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bethesda Hospital East

    2815 S Seacrest Blvd
    Boynton Beach, FL 33435
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • West Boca Medical Center

    21644 State Road 7
    Boca Raton, FL 33428
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    75%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    9% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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