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Dr. Robert Lytle, MD

Dr. Robert Lytle, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Lytle, MD is an ophthalmologist in Falmouth, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1981. He is affiliated with Falmouth Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

14 Bramble Bush Dr Falmouth, MA 02540

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lytle specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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Dr. Lytle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lytle

3.9
15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
67%
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4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
20%
20%

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Did not treat a patient who had herpes in the eye!
I had a continuous pain in my eye for about 6 days. I live in the area for the summer and called Dr. Lytle’s office and did make an appointment. I had to fill out papers as a new patient and refused to sign the paper to have my eyes dilated later since l had just had it done a month ago with my own eye dr. When Dr Lytle entered the room and said l understand that you did not want your eyes dilated and l said that is correct! His response was “ l can’t help you”! I said my eye hurts and you need to look at it. He finally agreed and diagnosed that l had herpes. He recommended that l return back home to CT immediately and see a Cornia Specialist! I immediately called my eye Dr. and explained what happened. My eye dr. met me the following morning and he said yes it was herpes but all that l needed was an antibiotic! This is common and Dr. Lytle could have prescribed an antibiotic. My eye dr. was quite upset ! My eye dr. said once you sit in his chair you are his Patient! Poor judgment
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Pat – Aug 22, 2022
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Last summer I was in Dr Lytles waiting room, waiting for my exam and I could tell the staff was rushing someone in to be seen ! It turned out that one of the Cape league baseball players got hit in the with the ball. They were rushing him right and to have Dr Lytle see if there was major damage. When you have a facility that is willing to rush a patient in that quickly. That Dr knows what he is doing! He was thorough and professional the atmosphere in the office since a couple years ago has changed tremendously! I staff all work hard and you can see the team work! They all got along and laughed! This is the type of office I would want to be at!!!
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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Beck – Jul 09, 2019
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Dr Lytle is rude and mean. We thought my husband might have an eye infection. He had unrelated surgery on his lower eyelid 8 weeks before.We made an appointment to see this guy to check on a possible infection IN HIS EYE. When we got in,he wouldn’t listen, wouldn’t consider seeing him, or looking at him. I told him this had nothing to do with his surgery. He wouldn’t listen, would not look at his. His office knew the details and took the appt. What a BAD GUY. No hypocratic oath here.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Lucie Polcari in East falmouth – Jul 03, 2018
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Great Dr. Always have to wait due to over booking.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Bedford, MA – Aug 10, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Lytle for many year, he was my mom's doctor before that. 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lucia Mendes in Taunton, MA – Jul 11, 2017
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Dr Lytle seems to have communications issues. He doesn't listen to what you want and your needs. He takes the approach that he knows what is best and that is all he concentrates on. IF you do decide to have Dr Lytle as your Dr, make sure you have lots of questions and that he understands what you need and want.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
11 others found this helpful
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James Powers in West Yarmouth, MA – Jan 13, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Lytle, MD is an ophthalmologist in Falmouth, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1981. He is affiliated with Falmouth Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Upper Cape Ophthamology Inc.14 Bramble Bush Dr Falmouth, MA 02540
1

Practice

Boston Eye Care Consultants51 Main St Ste 4-5 Hyannis, MA 02601
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Falmouth Hospital

    100 Ter Heun Dr
    Falmouth, MA 02540
    Recipient of 2
    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

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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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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