Dr. Cristan Arena, MD

All my tests and seeing the doctor took less then 40 minutes!

Arrived early and seen immediately. Results of previous procedures were incredible. Finished appointment before it was actually scheduled.

Dr Arena is very thorough, answers questions , and is very personable. N

The staff was very professional and pleasant. Dr. Arena explained everything clearly. The office was clean.

Time spent with me was valuable

Evaluated my condition and explained it to me so I would know what to do next.

Dr. arena is very efficient, compassionate, and comfortable. I am in good hands with her as my physician

Courteous staff, explained all aspects of testing, thoughtful and empathetic.

I had a nice welcome when I enter the Eye Care Center. Dr. Arena was very pleasant and explained the procedure about Cataract Surgery, and I was showed a short film on it. She asked me if I had any questions before I left the office.

Pleasant, fast and knowledgable.

I was referred to Chester Co Eye Assoc for a cataract evaluation by my regular eye care doctor. Front desk staff and the tech that I ran me through the pool of tests were very friendly. Dr Arena came in at the end of my visit after my eyes were dilated and did the necessary examination to determine the level of my cataracts. Then she went on to explain the choices in lenses that were available to me. She had no bedside manner, explained as if she was on autopilot, seemed rushed and disinterested in me as a patient. She did not inspire confidence and I did not feel comfortable when I left that appt. There was just something about her manner that really turned me off. I understand that docs are overworked and their patient load is often over capacity or they have to see a certain number of patients in a day, but at least try to be courteous and have a friendly manner when seeing patients. I agree with another comment here that she was dismissive and abrupt.

Had a visit with her today as I wanted to discuss my "glaucoma suspect" status and need for yearly checks. I was told by another provider in the office that I did not need these annual checks due to the normal anatomy of my eye and to f/u with Dr. Arena for visual field and other testing. When I asked about the etiology of my diagnosis and my actual risk her response was "How often do teenagers have heart attacks?". She was rude, dismissive and never reviewed the tests I had done that day and dismissed me with a "see you in 2023". I will never go back to her and am looking for another practice. Eye practices make considerable money deeming patients to be "glaucoma suspects" and can do a lot of unnecessary annual testing at the expense of the patient. Beware!

Very happy with my first visit last year to Dr. Arena; tomorrow will be my second. She definitely keeps up with the latest research and has a very soothing manner.

Dr. Arena is very knowledgeable and explains things in detail in a way you understand. She also went out of her way to help me with a problem after hours. I highly recommend, Dr Arena for all your eye care needs!

My experience with Dr. Arena has been excellent! She is not only extremely knowledgeable re her field but she is warm, caring and exhibits those traits when caring for her patients. She is ready and willing to answer any questions with in depth explanations, Her expertise, and her warmth and caring come through every step of the way.. This combination is difficult to find in the Medical Field in the rushed and hectic world we live in.. Ann Cortese, B.S., M.P.S,

Zero personality, cold as ice. Will not be returning!