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Dr. Derek Ohlstein, MD

Dr. Derek Ohlstein, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Derek Ohlstein, MD is an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

3500 US Highway 1 Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telehealth available
(772) 299-1404

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ohlstein specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ohlstein's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ohlstein

4.5

24 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
88%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
13%
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tina D – Jul 24, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Y – Jan 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
H.Quappe – Nov 13, 2019
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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
Barry Cohen – Oct 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Adams in Fort Pierce, FL – Sep 27, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stuart, FL – Nov 17, 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
Helpful
Fort Pierce – Apr 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Susan in Fort Pierce, FL – Jan 18, 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
Helpful
Claire F. in Port Saint Lucie, Florida – Jan 17, 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
Helpful
P. Hunter in Ft Pierce, FL – Dec 22, 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
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Paul in Ft Pierce, FL – Dec 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amelia in Ft Pierce, FL – Dec 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Margaret M in Ft Pierce, FL – Nov 07, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
ann in FORT PIERCE – Oct 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa in Port Saint Lucie, FL – Sep 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol Brandlein in Ft Pierce, FL – Sep 10, 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
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tonja Gray in Ft Pierce, FL – Aug 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tim Mitchell in Port Saint Lucie, FL – Mar 31, 2016
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Dr. Derek Ohlstein, MD is an ophthalmologist in Vero Beach, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 2009. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic Indian...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Florida, Gainesville

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2009

  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Advanced Eye Surgery Center3500 US Highway 1 Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono

    206 E Brown St
    East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

    1000 36th St
    Vero Beach, FL 32960
    Recipient of 3
    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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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