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Dr. Raymond Sjaarda, MD

Dr. Raymond Sjaarda, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Raymond Sjaarda, MD is an ophthalmologist in Towson, MD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University in 1985. He is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

6569 N Charles St Ste 605 Towson, MD 21204

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sjaarda specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Sjaarda's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sjaarda

4.3
13 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
77%
77%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
15%
15%

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Dr Raymond Sjaarda and his staff
Dr Sjaarda chair side manner is professional, personable. caring. gentle, supportive, and direct when there is a problem. After the eye exam, he explained his finding and the therapy to threat him. The entire time, he made sure I understood what was happening to my eye and how to correct it. His staff excels in their jobs. The appointment was flawless, in part as they work like a well oiled machine. Everyone one them was friendly, supportive, and professional. I HIGHLY recommend this team
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Patty – Jul 12, 2023
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Exceptional expertise & care
Dr. Sjaarda is an outstanding doctor. My spouse and I trust him completely. He gave me back my sight in both eyes on separate occasions. He is an expert in his field and has a wonderfully gentle, kind and calming demeanor. One must occasionally wait for a bit for a regular checkup because Dr. Sjaarda does, thankfully, take an emergency (a possible detaching retina) ahead of regularly scheduled appointments, as in that emergency situation, every minute unaddressed could mean further or total loss of vision. Please, emergency patients, I happily concede my place in the appointment line to you. Having been rushed to the front of 'the line' myself, I viscerally understand the importance of someone in potentially dire need, going ahead of me. I just find myself hoping that their vision, like my own, is attended to in time for Dr. Sjaarda to be able to come to their aid. IMO he is absolutely a Top Doc. I'm so grateful to have been referred to 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
What could be improved
No results
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T . Williams – Jan 29, 2022
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This is so obnoxious. Always have a long wait. Heard he sees 60 patients a day. People are getting so frustrated. Last time we waited two hours and today one hour so far. No good recommendation here. No apologies either from the staff or doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Ginny in Towson, Md – Jun 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Raymond Sjaarda, MD is an ophthalmologist in Towson, MD and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University in 1985. He is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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

  • Duke University

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office6569 N Charles St Ste 605 Towson, MD 21204
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Office77 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste B Frederick, MD 21702
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6701 N Charles St
    Baltimore, MD 21204
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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