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Dr. Thomas Teather, MD

Dr. Thomas Teather, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Teather, MD is an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Rockledge Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 62 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (62 reviews)

Practice

3200 N Wickham Rd Ste 1 Melbourne, FL 32935

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Teather specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Teather's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Teather

3.8
62 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
66%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
2%
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2 star
5%
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1 star
26%
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I absolutely loved this Doctor. He did really good cataract surgery on my friend and then another person I met said how good he was and then i went to him and he was so kind, and polite and told me I have cataracts but that I didn't have to have them operated on yet. I loved all the information he gave me and that he explained everything to me so well. I guess that's why I keep hearing so many good things about him. And, since I have gone there and talked about him to other people, I was surprised to hear how many other people go there and hear what a good job they did for them. The staff was really nice also. Sometimes offices don't have such good assistants, but they were just as nice and helpful and polite and happy as the doctor. I really enjoyed going there.
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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Jackie – Jul 17, 2021
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I’m in shock at how horrible this office is. We’ve had an appointment for 8 months now for our son. Two days before his appointment I get a call that my time needs to be changed. I leave messages with no return call. I wait on hold for over 7 minutes and they advise me they just stopped accepting peds patients. 1. Not what their message stated 2. It’s been posted to a mom group for over 3 weeks. I’m now stuck waiting for another 7 months for a specialist. They could have advised us close to a month ago rather than the day of our appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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May 27, 2021
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Dx of adult strabismus/Horizontal double vision. Dr Teather gave me a program to retrain my vision which helped some. But I was still seeing double outside of 6-8 ft. My double vision made driving, watching my son’s sports, and any activity requiring a range beyond this next to impossible. Dr Teather waited 6 months to allow my vision to stabilize or improve rather than rush surgery while my vision could’ve continued to worsen or improve after the surgery. Either one would have made the surgery moot. The surgery relaxes and tightens the inner and outer eye musculature. They leave adjustable sutures in the muscles to be adjusted after the surgery as it’s a very fine point of adjustment. Teather nailed it and there was no need to adjust the sutures post surgery. You can’t imagine what an effect it’s made on my life unless you’ve walked around cross eyed for a full year. In addition to performing small miracles, Teather is efficient while still addressing all my questions.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Bryce – Dec 17, 2020
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Dr. Thomas Teather is a fantastic doctor who took the time to help me with my eye condition. He is very friendly, professional, and went out of his way to make sure that I was no longer in pain. I highly recommend him! He's also awesome with kids.
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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Michele W. Campanelli – Oct 08, 2020
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Took me in on an emergency. Explained everything throughly. Direct and polite. Relieved my worry. staff were all smiles
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Janice – Nov 22, 2019
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After having vision problems for 72 years I have never had such an explanation of my condition but Dr. Teather fully explained my problem. Amazing Dr. with great knowledge and great bed side manner. Very highly recommend. Also great staff. Carl Jess
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
3 others found this helpful
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Carl Jess in Palm Bay, FL – May 06, 2017
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Office staff is completely inept. Don't waste your time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Cocoa, FL – Mar 31, 2017
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Dr. Teather was great with my autistic three year old. He's not warm and fuzzy, but he knows what he's doing. Explained everything in great detail . Wasn't put off by my son who cried the entire exam. I would definitely 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
2 others found this helpful
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Sue in Melbourne, FL – Nov 02, 2016
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I am an adult who needed strabismus surgery for double vision following 3 botched cataract surgeries elsewhere. Staff was efficient, friendly, very competent. Dr. Teather explained everything fully & was very patient with me, a terrified patient. If not for this gifted surgeon, I would have been left with double vision so severe that I needed glasses in the shower. The office is very child friendly, too. We are very blessed to have found Dr. Teather, and we highly recommend him and send our
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Cindy Gee in Sebastian, FL – Aug 24, 2016
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My son had been a patient of his for 5 years now. He has performed eye surgery on him, with a fantastic outcome! Sometimes his bedside manner is lacking, but I think that his experience and knowledge more than make up for it!! I competley trust him with my sons condition!!
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Amy in Sebastian – Jan 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Teather, MD is an ophthalmologist in Melbourne, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Rockledge Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

Locations

Practice

Eye Care Associates of Brevard P A3200 N Wickham Rd Ste 1 Melbourne, FL 32935
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rockledge Regional Medical Center

    110 Longwood Ave
    Rockledge, FL 32955
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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