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Dr. Hetel Bhakta, OD

Dr. Hetel Bhakta, OD

Optometry

Dr. Hetel Bhakta, OD is an optometrist in Lake Worth, FL. She graduated from NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY in 2008. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 135 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (135 reviews)

Practice

8755 Hypoluxo Rd Ste 2 Lake Worth, FL 33467
(561) 965-7600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bhakta specializes in the area of Optometry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bhakta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bhakta

4.8

135 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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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Paul Cumpton – Jun 02, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Harriet Cole in Greenacres, FL – Aug 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ken in Lake Worth, FL – Jul 14, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
West Palm Beach – Jul 01, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Dan in West Palm Beach, FL – Jun 30, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Sue – Jun 30, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Felix J in Lake Worth, FL – Dec 30, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Brie in Miami, FL – Oct 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Just like everybody's eyes are different, so are their eye care needs. Whether you are in need of a digital eye examination, new technology in eyeglasses and sunglasses or contact lenses for hard to fit eyes, my friendly staff and I are here to provide you with the highest quality, up-to-date, personalized care.

biography

Dr. Hetel Bhakta is a board certified optometric physician and orthokeratology specialist.  In addition to providing thorough comprehensive eye examinations she also specializes in myopia management to slow the progression of myopia with special...read more

  • Optometry

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Cornea & Contact Management

  • Occupational Optometry

  • Sports Vision

  • Ophthalmic Pathology

  • Board Certification - American College Of Optometry

    2013

  • Aran Eye Associates

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Nova Southeastern College Of Optometry

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • New England College Of Optometry

    Medical School, 2008

  • Braverman Eye Center

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • New England Eye Institue

    Internship Hospital, 2008

  • Jamaica Plain Va Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • Martha Elliot Treatment Center

    Internship Hospital, 2007

  • University Manchester Institute Of Science And Technology, Uk

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Optometry®
American Board of Optometry
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Optometry†
†Self designated 

  • Palm Beach County Optometric Association, Trustee

  • Florida Optometric Association Inc, Member

  • English

  • Creole

  • Gujarati

  • Hindi

  • Spanish

  • "I'm a client/patient from way back, and my visits to Planet Vision Eyecare are the best always."

  • "Excellent Doctor, great staff."

  • "I love everybody at planet eye vision. I have been going there for years. They are very polite and its so relaxing in there. I love Doctor Hetel. She is so easy to talk too and very thorough in her examination. And I like the selection of glasses. Keep up the great work !"

  • "I have been a patient of this office over the past four months. My experience with the doctor and the customer service staff has been excellent. They have always been patient, thorough and courteous in addressing my needs. To further describe my profound satisfaction with their service, I would like to share that whenever I feel discouraged about my vision, I am always reassured of hope via their perseverance in trying to acquire the best results. Thus, I verily believe that all of their current patients and future ones will be treated with utmost care in as much as I am."

  • "The staff the doctor the selection everything was great"

  • "Dr. Bhakta is very knowledgeable and professional. Her staff is well informed, friendly, extremely helpful and also knowledgeable. Always a pleasure.to go for appointments."

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Practice

Bhakta Optometric Inc.8755 Hypoluxo Rd Ste 2 Lake Worth, FL 33467
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    • Mon: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 10:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 10:00am - 2:00pm
    • Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pm
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