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Dr. Karl Golnik, MD

Dr. Karl Golnik, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karl Golnik, MD is an ophthalmologist in Blue Ash, OH and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health and Mercy Health-West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

1945 Cei Dr Blue Ash, OH 45242
Telehealth available

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Dr. Golnik's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Golnik

4.3

53 ratings, 33 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Apr 12, 2025
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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
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Jan 19, 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
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Coleman Arthur – Oct 29, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Hannah – Oct 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
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J. Kelly – Oct 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
1 person found this helpful
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Beverly – Sep 24, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Teresa Livesay – Sep 17, 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
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Sep 16, 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
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Ann Neal – Jul 15, 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
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Apr 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Bokon Robert – Mar 24, 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
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C Bell Mason – Mar 09, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 05, 2020
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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
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Lois – Oct 23, 2020
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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
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Raymond Hebert – Sep 15, 2020
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Jul 25, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 16, 2020
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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
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Robert Honebrink in Bellevue, Ky. – Jan 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
1 person found this helpful
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Hebron, KY – Sep 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gary Hetterich in Oxford, OH – Aug 10, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

We treat more complex and more routine conditions than any other facility or hospital. We also have an Urgent Eye Clinic for emergency care.

Our internationally recognized team of doctors are leaders in vision research. We also invest...
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biography

Karl C. Golnik, M.D. is the Neuro-Ophthalmologist at Cincinnati Eye Institute (CEI) and Professor & Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnati. A Neuro-Ophthalmologist is concerned with the visual pathways in the...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Optometry

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

  • Grtr Balt Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Amherst College

    Undergraduate School
  • Johns Hopkins

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • University Of Virginia

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Northmark Pharmacy1945 Cei Dr Blue Ash, OH 45242
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Practice

University Eye Physicians Inc222 Piedmont Ave Ste 1700 Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Practice

Office240 W Thomas Rd Ste 400 Phoenix, AZ 85013
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Ophthalmological Services Inc.301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville, KY 40202
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