Dr. Gaston Lacayo, MD
Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Gaston Lacayo, MD
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Gaston Lacayo, MD is an ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University in 2005. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.7 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (45 reviews)
Locations
Center for Excellence in Eye Care
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Lacayo 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 • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Lacayo's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lacayo
4.7
45 ratings, 27 with a written review
| 5 star | 91% | 91% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 star | 4% | 4% |
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Excellent, very pleasant . Explains all procedures to patient satisfaction . He operated both my eyes for cataracts and I’m very pleased with the results. Great doctor.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 others found this helpful
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Amalia Barrera – Sep 04, 2024
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Cataract Surgery
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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Manuel Pérez – Aug 28, 2024
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The Best!!!!!!
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 others found this helpful
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May 21, 2023
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I received a level of care and honesty that has left me in shock - in a good way. Dr. Lacayo is professional, competent, caring and most of all HONEST. I was truly impressed and as a retired RN modern healthcare leaves a lot to be desired, so to meet someone who EXPLAINS is both refreshing and unexpected. Highest recommendation!
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 20, 2021
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It was a great experience. The wait was short; I was checked by the nurse first to check my vision. A short time later, Dr Lacayo review my case, asked questions about my eye and found all in order which made real comfortable. Right there he scheduled my next visit. The experience was great.
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 other person found this helpful
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Lourdes Guitian – Jun 02, 2021
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My treatment was never finished. I will need to start with another specialist. My first review was only after 2 visits.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Long wait times
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Judith Porto – May 28, 2021
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great job with Gods help of course.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Pamela J. – Mar 06, 2019
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great Dr!!!!! Great staff and experience! I trust his hands better than any machine!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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 other person found this helpful
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Anthony T. – Dec 14, 2018
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Dr was amazing! Makes a HUGE difference when you have good staff running the office! Thank you all!!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Maria B. – Oct 10, 2018
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Best Dr. and staff in town!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Alton R. – Oct 10, 2018
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I am very happy with this office and physicians!!! Thank You so much!!!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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S. D. – Oct 03, 2018
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Dr Lacayo is THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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G. B. G. – Oct 03, 2018
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Ive been to a cornea specialist before seeing Dr Lacayo for poor vision in my left eye. After four visits the specialist told me i had to live with it bc the endothelial cells were damaged. My opthalmologist disagreed with the specialist assestment, and referred me to Dr. Lacayo.
Dr. Lacayo determined that it was epithelial cells that were causing the problem, and he polished them. He restored my vision!!!
I would highly recommend Dr. Lacayo to anyone with, or without medical diagnosis.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Richard B. – Sep 28, 2018
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Since mid 2015 I had been under the care of Dr. Lacayo for an herpes soster that affected my right eye. The prognosis was not good and I had three recurrences that were controlled and treated by Dr. Lacayo, saving my sight. After controlling the virus he was able to removed my cataracts and today I can enjoy life again. I definitely recommend Dr. Lacayo for his knowledge, professionalism and his friendly staff.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Julia Mirta Marino in Hialeah, FL – Sep 17, 2018
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love coming here, far from home but doctor is very nice and on top of medicine advances
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
2 others found this helpful
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Ana P. – Sep 08, 2018
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extremely thorough, repeats important points , welcomes questions, makes you feel very comfortable with a great sense of humor, also very reassuring!! Fantastic doctor and office staff!!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
2 others found this helpful
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Terry F. – Sep 07, 2018
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The office staff and the Dr are all very attentive and polite. I am very happy!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Juana M. – Sep 07, 2018
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I am VERY HAPPY with all staff and DR!!!!!! So attentative!!!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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B. G. – Sep 07, 2018
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Exam was complete and very professional. Will definitely recommend to others.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Jean L. – Sep 07, 2018
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He took care of me in the moment of emergency and made me feel much better and I am leaving in comfort knowing that I have all the information and what I need to do. He is an amazing M.D.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Anonymous – Sep 07, 2018
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About Me
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Gaston O. Lacayo, III, MD was born in Managua, Nicaragua and relocated with his family to the United States at the age of three. He was raised in Miami, FL and graduated with Honors from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School. He received his undergraduate...read morebiography
Dr. Gaston Lacayo III, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Miami, FL and has been practicing for 10 years.Ophthalmology
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Northwestern University
Fellowship Hospital, 2010George Washington University
Residency Hospital, 2008Loyola University
Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 52
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
76%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home8% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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