Dr. John R Wittpenn

Dr. Wittpenn was rude and inconsiderate/unprofessional to an elderly patient after the patient waited over 2 hours to see him. His response to the delay was a lecture that you don’t have to go to him and that it’s your choice. You can go to his associates or a competitor and ranted that if it was his choice he would raise the visit cost but he can’t since he is regulated. He made it sound like patients should be grateful to see him regardless of how long the wait?

I have seen Dr. Wittpenn for over 25 years and he (as well as his staff) is extremely professional.

The office visit was very efficient. Dr Wittpenn was polite,respectful and reassuring. Surgery at StonyBrook Ambulatory Surgery Center went smoothly. The entire staff was professional and caring. As a medical professional myself, I will highly recommend Dr Wittpenn to all my friends who ask for information and recommendations.

I went to dr.Whitpen for severe dry eye and my condition was mismanaged and under treated resulting in complications of debilitating daily eye pain.Not only was he arrogant and dismissive of my extreme symptoms he upset me to the point of crying.

very professional and friendly

Because of some negative reviews here, I was a little apprehensive to see Dr Wittpenn today as a new patient. On the contrary, I found him to be very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly and answering any questions that I had. Actually, the entire staff was a pleasure to deal with. So happy I found OCLI and Dr Wittpenn.

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I have been there twice. Both times excellent care and feedback from the whole staff. I drive about 45 minutes each way and feel he’s the best. And the staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean. I’m fortunate to have found him. There also on time!

Was seeing Dr. Wittpenn for 3 years. Recently have gone to another OCLI location closer to home. Did 2 DSEK surgeries and got my vision back. After surgery late in evening opened his office to make sure pressure was OK before sending me home. Was always kind, listened to me, gave me recommendation to see Dr. Laid about my Macular Degeneration. I would HIGHLY recommend him. Was seeing Dr. Wittpenn for 3 years. Recently have gone to another OCLI location closer to home. Did 2 DSEK surgeries and got my vision back. After surgery late in evening opened his office to make sure pressure was OK before sending me … More

Dr. Wittpenn was rude, inconsiderate, and rushed during my visit. He conducted invasive and uncomfortable tests without any warning or consent. He speeded through many technical aspects of dry-eyes (which I suffer from) using technical terminology, which I could not follow. He did not write down any of that information. He also did not explain the results of his uncomfortabe tests. Luckily I got him to write down his prescriptions/suggestions, and was able to get a copy of my test results on my way out. After that visit, I feel just as lost about my dry-eye problems as I was before.

Had catarac surgery, no problems. Very good surgeon. Worth the long wait on office visits. He is not your bed side Doctor, a little cold and straight forward but maybe he is shy. Will be making my yearly check ups anyway.

Extremely disappointed and disgusted. I would give 0 stars if I could. Self righteous and screams and yells at patients, more specifically minority women and he thinks he can get away with it. His own staff appears to be fearful of him. He Will talk over you, won’t listen, and will let you know that you are “Wasting his time”. Would never recommend this doctor, been a patient for many years and his ego gets bigger every year. Extremely disappointed and disgusted. I would give 0 stars if I could. Self righteous and screams and yells at patients, more specifically minority women and he thinks he can get away with it. His own staff appears to be fearful of him. He … More

I wanted to switch to a cornea specialist that was closer to my home because the other OCLI locations are far. I only saw him once and that was enough. I have a complicated dry eye situation and he barely looked at my eyes during the exam. He did not do any specific tests. He was not encouraging, was not willing to think outside of the box and did not really seem to care in all honesty. He happened to be the on call doctor one evening when I called because my symptoms were severe and I needed advice on what I should do until I could come in to be seen. He was rude, condescending and said I was intrusive for calling. No bedside manner at all. I wanted to switch to a cornea specialist that was closer to my home because the other OCLI locations are far. I only saw him once and that was enough. I have a complicated dry eye situation and he barely looked at my eyes during the exam. … More

While visiting in New Your, 9 months ago I was having a problem seeing out of my left eye. Dr. Wittpenn had operated on my husband a few year back for cataracts so called and I was able to get an appointment right away because I was losing the vision! He did many tests on me and my diagnoses was a Macular Pucker. He called Dr. Laud, a Retina specialist in there practice and got me an appointment right away. Dr. Laud performed the surgery to remove the membrane. Dr. Wittpenn also told me I had a small cataract and it would have to be removed a few months after the Macular surgery. I live in Florida and Dr. Wittpenn recommended a surgeon in Florida that he personally knew and I now have my vision restored. I would highly recommend Dr. Wittpenn While visiting in New Your, 9 months ago I was having a problem seeing out of my left eye. Dr. Wittpenn had operated on my husband a few year back for cataracts so called and I was able to get an appointment right away because I was … More

I had to have cateract surgery last month. I agree with many opinions of Dr. Wittpenn. He sees a lot of people during his time in the office. The day I was there for a follow-up visit, I was told he was seeing 80 patients that day. I can see that he is curt, and is not willing to spend much time with any one person, perhaps somewhat sarcastic and maybe a cold bedside manner. But in the end, I'm not looking for a best friend, I'm interested in his surgical skills. He happens to be a superior surgeon and my surgery went very well.

I cancelled my cataract surgery and will not be going back! I did not encounter an ounce of professionalism from any member of the staff including the arrogant and impatient Dr. Wittpenn. When I asked a question I was spoken to with sarcasm. I felt as though the 5 minutes he spent with me after being in the office over 2 hours was not what I am looking for in a Dr. Will not recommend this office to anyone.

Simply a text book regurgitation kind of doctor. Very stubborn. Will not listen to the patient. Not recommended.

I found Dr. Wittpenn to be a gentleman. He treated me with respect and was correct in his diagnoses. It was confirmed by top notch eye specialists at Duke University. I could not have asked for more.

Dr. Wittpenn is undoubtedly an extraordinary physician, but he is also a wonderful person. He has taken excellent care of my parents, and has done bilateral cataract surgery on my father who now sees 20/20. There is no one I trust more - he is a brilliant man and a skilled surgeon. I can't thank him enough for his kindness and expertise over the last several years. Highly recommend, without hesitation. Dr. Wittpenn is undoubtedly an extraordinary physician, but he is also a wonderful person. He has taken excellent care of my parents, and has done bilateral cataract surgery on my father who now sees 20/20. There is no one I trust more - … More

Horrible bedside manner, rushed, does not listen

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I had cataract surgery 6 months ago. Have gone back for all followups and additional visits regarding problems subsequently occurring from the surgery. Given a number of tests but no answers and my eye problems have gotten worse. I regret having gone to Dr. Wittpenn.

Dr Wittpenn was wonderful. He didn't hesitate to answer all My questions and I had a lot I left his office after meeting with him very satisfied The surgery went well and my visits since have been positive. I have recommended this doctor to everyone

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In my opinion this dr was one of the worst that I have ever experienced. He was insensitive, condescending, and uninformed. He gave me information that, according to other medical professionals, was false. I would not recommend him to anyone.

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After waiting 2 hours before I saw Dr. Wittpenn. Then he to explain what's happening / I asked one question . His answer was abrupt & sacarist. impatience like he was the one who wIted two hours . Not sure why he was so short & frustrated

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