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Dr. Nicholas Ranson, MD

Dr. Nicholas Ranson, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nicholas Ranson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1999. He is affiliated with Munson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

929 Business Park Dr Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-6246

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ranson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ranson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ranson

2.7
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
37%
37%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
0%
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2 star
11%
11%
1 star
47%
47%

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tried a new method, didn't work
Nice. Pleasant. But filled in for my scheduled surgeon with notice and only after almost my whole lower lid already cut off. He tried using tissue scaffold for lower lid reconstruction post-MOHS. It didn't work right...leaving me with misshapen lid and dry eye. Offered to do revision surgery, for a cost, but only after I completely paid off the first surgery. Pardon? You did surgery without prior notice and I had to approve it under duress. You used a method you had never tried before & it didn't work, leaving me deformed. And you want me to not only pay for that but also pay for the revision? Hahahahahah
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2025
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A GREAT DOCTOR
On time, pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough. Explained conditions, options, benefits and costs.
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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MzMary – Feb 28, 2023
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Poor follow up. Angered at apt
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Past returning Patient – Nov 18, 2022
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Excellent surgeon- excellent results
Bilateral cataracts with toric lenses. Good results. Excellent preparation, teaching and follow up. Surgery center is top notch! Surgeon has a bit of a short temper but my result was worth it.
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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Jul 31, 2022
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Excellent eye surgeon. He removed my cataracts and now I can see clearly. I would highly recommend 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
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Feb 04, 2022
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A relatively easy procedure done didn't turn out so great. A large gouge on my lower eye lid and loss of clear vision and pain. His unprofessional manners has no place in the office. He was more interested in his new assistant , to hurry up to take her to lunch. Unwanted negative comments about my 3 years in Vietnam. I would highly not recommend this Doctor
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
7 others found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nicholas Ranson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Traverse City, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1999. He is affiliated with Munson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic PC929 Business Park Dr Traverse City, MI 49686
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • 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
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Ophthalmology Consultants LLC12692 Lamplighter Square Shpg Ctr Saint Louis, MO 63128
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Practice

Munson Medical Center1105 Sixth St Traverse City, MI 49684
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Practice

Unavail3990 N Illinois St Swansea, IL 62226
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Munson Medical Center

    1105 Sixth St
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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