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Dr. Cristoforo Larzo, MD

Dr. Cristoforo Larzo, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Cristoforo Larzo, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Kingsport, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Franklin Woods Community Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

2412 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660
(888) 773-7287

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Larzo specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Larzo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Larzo

4.1
14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Larzo re-attached my retina I. My right eye and my vision is much, much better! Him and his staff gave me excellent care. Highly recommend him!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 09, 2025
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Dr Larzo is very efficient and professional. He answers questions in easy to understand language.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Hazel Huff – Jul 14, 2023
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Outstanding. My husband was referred to Dr Larzos by the Retinal Consultants of Alabama in Birmingham.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Phyllis Wilson – Dec 08, 2021
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Unfulfilled expectations. After having a detached retina, I was told I needed surgery and my outlook was good at getting my vision back to 20/40 in my right eye. Then after a failed surgery I was told He could probably get me back to 20/60. After 6 surgeries in which he finally got the retina reattached. I had to have a last surgery to replace the lens because all the previous surgeries gave me cataracts. All said and done my vision was NOT restored to anywhere near even 20/80 as he had said....actually its closer to worse than 20/200 because I can't see the Big E on the eye chart. He stated the rods and cones didn't come back. Now I can't fault him for something that didn't come back. What I can and will fault him with is making statements that were misleading and he could not fulfil. You never really know how a patient is going to respond to surgery, so why make a statement you can't and don't know the full outcome?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Forrest Koder – Jan 26, 2021
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Outstanding physician and retinal surgeon. Excellent attention to detail and a great communicator . Very caring and compassionate Christian gentleman. Provided excellent service to me. Recommend him with enthusiasm and without reservation.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly Oggero – Aug 05, 2020
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I’m Darlene Owsley from Wise, Va. I was referred to Dr Larzo 2 weeks ago by Dr Lee in Kingsport, Tn. It started from flashes of light in my Rt eye to being diagnosed with a detached retina. Dr. Larzo was an excellent doctor, while treating me and my husband like a real people. He was very good at what he was doing and made me feel comfortable. I was so afraid I might lose my Rt eye but he assured me that I would be ok. I have surgery in JC Thursday and I have complete confidence in him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Darlene Owsley in Wise, VA – Jul 03, 2018
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DR. LARZO IS PROMPT AND VERY EFFICIENT. HE ALWAYS TAKES TIME TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS I HAVE. MOREOVER, HE ALWAYS DOES A VERY THOROUGH EXAM. I CONSIDER DR. LARZO A VERY COMPETENT AND KNOWLEDGEABLE PHYSICIAN. IF THE PRICE IS EXCLUDED I WOULDN'T EVEN DREAD THE INJECTIONS I HAVE TO HAVE FOR MAC. DEGENERATION. I WOULD RECOMMEND DR. LARZO TO ANY PERSON WHO NEEDS A RETINA SPECIALIST.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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Katie L Meade in Coeburn, VA – Dec 17, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cristoforo Larzo, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Kingsport, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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  • West Virginia University Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • West Virginia University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Southeastern Retina Associates PC2412 N John B Dennis Hwy Kingsport, TN 37660
1

Practice

Office161 Technology Ln Johnson City, TN 37604
2

Practice

Office185 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA 24201
3

Practice

Office310 Cummings St # B Abingdon, VA 24210
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franklin Woods Community Hospital

    300 Med Tech Pkwy
    Johnson City, TN 37604

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Johnson City Medical Center

    400 N State of Franklin Rd
    Johnson City, TN 37604
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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