About Vistar Eye Center
Vistar Eye Center provides services at multiple locations, including Salem and Wytheville. Patients have shared positive experiences with the doctors, particularly praising their expertise and how well they communicate. Dr. Strelow and the staff are noted for taking great care of patients during each visit and answering questions clearly. Dr. Cotter is recognized for his kindness and professionalism, while the office staff is described as prompt and courteous, always helpful in finding appointment times. Dr. Facciani in Salem is especially highlighted for making children feel comfortable during their visits. Dr. Albright in Wytheville successfully addressed a previous surgery complication, significantly improving a patient's vision. Another patient shared a positive experience with cataract surgery at the Roanoke-Salem eye care hospital, noting that Dr. Albright was professional and reassuring. However, some patients have expressed concerns about the check-in process and overall wait times. The Salem location has been noted for having unpredictable wait times, potentially requiring up to two hours. One patient mentioned feeling unwelcomed upon arrival at a Vistar location due to a lack of greeting and the staff's casual attire. Additionally, this patient experienced frustration from a scheduling error that resulted in wasted time. Despite these issues, they appreciated the center's responsiveness in accommodating them as a new patient emergency. Overall, many patients express satisfaction with the quality of eye care provided at Vistar Eye Center.
I trust the doctors and staff at Vistar completely. I could not imagine going anywhere else. Drs. Scothorn and Ramey are at the top of their game, and Kathleen, Nancy and Emily are just as wonderful. This is the place to go for all your visual and esthetic needs.
I always receive excellent care from Dr. Scothorn. He is willing to explain things and answer any questions I have. The staff explains each test and why it needs to be done. The staff is wonderful, very polite and courteous. Everyone is professional and courteous.
I have been going to Dr. Scothorn for probably 30 or more years! I was around 50 when I wanted to be fitted for soft contact lense. I went to several different practices and they couldn’t fit me. Then one of the eye doctors at Lewis-Gale told me about a young doctor in Tanglewood Mall who was having lots of success with people who were difficult to fit. So, I visited him and his assistant, Kim. They made me feel relaxed and really wanted to get me fitted. It didn’t take long and I was fitted correctly and couldn’t have been more excited! It wasn’t long before he joined VISTAR Eye Center. I have seen a couple other doctors there at times and they...read full review