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Dr. Keith Ballin, OD

Dr. Keith Ballin, OD

Optometry

Dr. Keith Ballin, OD is an optometrist in Monterey, CA. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

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Vantage Eye Center - Ryan Ranch

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
5 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
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2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B130
Monterey, CA 93940

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Vantage Eye Center - Ryan Ranch

Ryan Ranch2 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste B130 Monterey, CA 93940
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Ballin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ballin

4.4
13 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Eye C well
My visit went very well. My vision didn't change much so no new lenses but Dr. Ballin gave me RX for both glasses just in case my vision changes before I see him again.
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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Apr 26, 2025
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Excellent optometrist
I have seen Dr. Ballin twice in the past 4 years. Each time he writes a prescription, it is accurate for 2 years. In between, I saw another optometrist that wrote me a prescription that was wrong. Luckly, I found Dr. Ballin again after he left Costco in Sand City and he got the prescription fixed. I would highly recommend him and he is my permanent optometrist. He does check your eyes the old fashioned way, which is much more effective than the new, digital way. Trust him 100% with my eyesight.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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G. Alarcon – Mar 17, 2023
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We've been going to Dr Ballin for at least 15 years. He is simply the best, both for skills and manners. I have never experienced the negative behavior described in the one bad review. Long wait times are because he is in high demand.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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DHO from Monterey – Oct 03, 2020
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Just had my third appointment with Dr. Ballin and would not go to any other. He doesn't use machines to get your optimum prescription but instead a set of lens. He dials down to perfect vision and gives me eagle eyes. it's a real rush to put on new glasses on and see the world, again, in ultra HD.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Astrodancer – Sep 22, 2020
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Dr. Ballin really took his time and addressed my concerns. Additionally, I came out of the appointment with the most fine-tuned lens correction ever!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rex Bennett – Sep 03, 2020
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Dr. Ballin is a very skilled Optometrist who cares about his patients. He does not fall behind with his appointments, so you can get in on time, and out in time to do your shopping at Costco. I highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2019
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I love Dr. Ballin. I no longer live in the area and am floundering trying to find someone as great as him. He has a great sense of humor, takes his time to explain everything to you, provides thorough education when needed, and doesn't waste time. Plus he's in Costco so you can kill two birds with one stone.
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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Monterey, CA – Mar 11, 2017
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I went to Dr. Ballin's office because they're located in the Costco in San city. Costco is the best, so I assumed Dr. BALLINS office would be as well. Wrong! They herded me through like cattle for my eye exam . I'm guessing because they overbook appointments. The waiting room was full. My glasses came back and were way too strong for my eyes. I tried to address this with Dr. Ballin himself. He was incredibly rude and Pompous. Not to mention and professional. I would never recommend him!
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
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Audrey B in Monterey, Ca – May 06, 2016
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Dr. Ballin is fantastic. He really took the time, and multiple visits, to make sure my contacts were working to my benefit. No easy feat with bi-focal ones!
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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DebbyW in Monterey, CA – Nov 21, 2015
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Dr. Keith Ballin, OD is an optometrist in Monterey, CA. He is accepting new patients.
  • Optometry