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Dr. Shashi Dharma, MD

Dr. Shashi Dharma, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Shashi Dharma, MD is an ophthalmologist in Irving, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Las Colinas and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas. She is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

6500 Sierra Dr # 170 Irving, TX 75039

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dharma specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. 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. Dharma's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dharma

3.3
34 ratings, 15 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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Best Retinal Surgeon in North Texas
A REAL Healer who cares about the health of her Patients. She is always available even if I need her on a Friday night at 10:30 PM. A finer caregiver you will not find elsewhere.Kind, caring and brilliant.....everything I need in my Physician.My Doctor since June 2004.Thank you for all your excellent care Doctor all these years. DiAnn Richardson McKinney, Texas8/12/2023
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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DiAnn Richardson – Aug 13, 2023
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Dr. Mahendra Mahatma is a good listener and has lots of experience as a gastroenterologist. I appreciate his help and expertise to improve my health.
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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M. Perez-H – Jun 05, 2021
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Long wait time appointment at 3 it was 4:45 before she got to me ,didn't speak or apologize for the long wait could have at least said Hello
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Laretha Williams – Jun 03, 2021
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Dr. Dharma is very experienced and she runs her clinic like a drill sergeant. She is a good communicator and takes the time to explain your condition and the treatment being given. I have age related wet macular degeneration and she's right on top of the latest treatments. There is the common wait time for going to an ophthalmology specialist.
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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Baby Boomer – Mar 11, 2021
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If you want a doctor who will listen, explain, and talk to you, do not go here. Extremely poor communication. I regret going to her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 08, 2020
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Very unorganized staff appt. was at 3:30 we finally got seen by Dr. Dharma at 5:30 and that was because my mother was tired of waiting over two hours. She is very inpatient talks to you as if you are being seen for free. She suggested re-schedule because her answer was "we have to many patients and emergency's before her" PLEASE DRIVE THE EXTRA MILE. To Dr. Dharma your family is just another number.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr. Dharma for several years for both eyes bleeding. She and her staff are very compassionate, understanding, caring and explains in detail what the problem is and the best treatment plan should be followed. Just one instance I personally experienced of how awesome Dr Dharma and the staff will go for you,,,I had an emergency arise on Saturday, went there, no appointment, was seen immediately, determine the issue, contacted insurance company for immediate approval.
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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Jim Devitt in Irving, TX – Aug 11, 2017
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Very Knowledgeable, works with her patients to get their needs taken care of quickly and efficiently. Great sense of humor which is great and makes it easier to address scary issues.
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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Austin, TX – Mar 23, 2017
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I have seen Dr. Dharma only once because I needed to see an ophthalmologist who I can trust and she is by far the best doctor I have been to. The staffs are very friendly and professional and makes you comfortable during your whole visit. Highly recommended!
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
5 others found this helpful
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IRVING,TX – Mar 09, 2017
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Following surgery done by Dr. Dharma in 2014, I was seen by doctors at UTSW who stated that my eye was in bad shape and they were going to do everything they could to save it, but there were no guarantees. Fortunately, they did save my eye.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Coppell, TX – Feb 25, 2017
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NO way will I recommend this doctor. We've been taking my 83-year-old brother once a month to Dr. Dharma. Yesterday (10/26/16), My brother's appointment was 2:00p. We arrived there at 1:30 and he was called into the doctor's area about 1:50. We were still waiting for him 2 hours later. He finally gave up waiting for the doctor. He said someone dilated his eyes, told him he would need an injection in his arm, had all the tools ready on the table, then left. He had to sit there for almost 2 hours.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Irving, TX – Oct 28, 2016
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It is common to wait 2 hours to see her. She takes other patients ahead of you because you can hear what she is saying to everyone. I had the first appointment after lunch and still waited an hour hour to see her because she took a later patient before me. Go figure. Oh and one of her staff told me she has preference to whom she will see.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Sue J in Dallas, tx – Sep 13, 2016
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It's difficult to assess the doctor when one becomes so frustrated after being kept waiting for over an hour for EVERY appointment. I have yet to be seen in a timely fashion and have been late for other obligations on more than one occasion. I do not appreciate the lack of respect for my time. Once in with the doctor,it feels rushed and I leave with more confusion regarding my condition and next steps.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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The Colony – Apr 15, 2016
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She has a very heavy schedule but when she comes into the exam room she has all the time you need. Very calm & personable.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Krugerville – Jan 04, 2016
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Dr. Dharma has been treating my 90 year old mother for years. Dr. Dharma ALWAYS provides a very understanding and very gentle approach with my mother, who has the beginnings of dementia; So with this illness comes much confusion and memory loss for my mother. Words are not enough to express our sincere gratitude for Dr. Dharma and her entire staff. Such a beautiful and caring facility. God bless each of you and your 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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Barry in Irving, TX – Jan 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Shashi Dharma, MD is an ophthalmologist in Irving, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from TEXAS TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities Medical City Las Colinas and Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas. She is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Texas Technical University

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

Practice

Office6500 Sierra Dr # 170 Irving, TX 75039
1

Practice

Office1701 W Royal Ln Ste 200 Irving, TX 75063
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Office4845 S Interstate 35 E Ste 200 Denton, TX 76210
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas

    400 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy
    Irving, TX 75063
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Medical City Las Colinas

    6800 N MacArthur Blvd
    Irving, TX 75039
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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