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Dr. Emory Patterson, MD

Dr. Emory Patterson, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Emory Patterson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Athens, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2007. He is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

105 Trinity Pl Athens, GA 30607
(706) 549-9993

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patterson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Patterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patterson

4.2
12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
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3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
17%
17%

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He is amazing! He is knowledgeable, efficient but not hurried, and has a terrific bedside manner. I really can’t say enough nice things about Dr. Patterson, and he has my complete confidence.
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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Jonna Theriault – Jun 14, 2024
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Great Doctor and communicator
He definitely owned my wifes eye condition ..
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
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2024
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Excellent
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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Mindy Dorn – Mar 13, 2024
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Mixed review - no problems with Dr. himself
Unfortunately, Dr. Patterson could not help me with eye floaters as he specializes on the front of the eye. He recommended I see a retina specialist, who I had already seen. Wish the scheduler had told me that when I told them the purpose of my visit was eye floaters. Dr. Patterson was fine. No problems with him personally. Office staff upfront needs to be better informed/trained. This practice's contract with my UnitedHealthcare insurance plan only gives a small discount for in-network doctors, so I was shocked by the Allowed Amount that I was required to pay. It was not in line with other eye doctor practices. So, beware if you have UnitedHealthcare before going to this practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Athens, GA patient with Eye Floaters – Jul 09, 2022
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There are five doctors at this clinic but only one machine that checks peripheral vision. When I made an appointment I specifically made sure that I would see Dr Pattison and have my peripheral vision test on tbe same visit. When I arrived for my visit, I was told that the machine had been overbooked and I was not getting the test that day. This was irksome since I have a co-payment for each visit. This was not Dr. Pattison's fault but the fault of the clinic. Too many doctors and patients for the number of machines thst are available.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr. Patterson for several years! I am very pleased with my care!
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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Oct 02, 2019
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He is a very kind and caring doctor. He has a very good bedside manner.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Danny Evans in Commerce, GA – Jun 30, 2019
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My husband had a serious eye condition, I called and they saw him within the hour, the entire staff was very professional and Dr. Patterson was outstanding
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
3 others found this helpful
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Maribeth smart RN in Hartwell, GA – Dec 22, 2018
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Dr. Patterson is awesome. I have nothing but good things to say about his level of care and the time he spent with me making sure I know what I need to know. I recommend him all the time and will continue to see him for my eye care needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Stephanie in Athens, GA – Dec 28, 2017
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Such an arrogant man. Office triple books patients and wait is extremely long. Hurried through and barely made eye contact- bad for an eye doctor. Medical college of ga grad. Says it all. Better out there- keep scrolling past this guy
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Lawrenceville, GA – Nov 16, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Emory Patterson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Athens, GA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 2007. He is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Keller Crymes & Demarco LLC105 Trinity Pl Athens, GA 30607
1

Practice

Franklin County Eye Care13375 Jones St Ste B2 Lavonia, GA 30553
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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