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Dr. Kenneth Cohen, MD

Dr. Kenneth Cohen, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Cohen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

130 Mason Farm Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 966-5509

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cohen specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Cohen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cohen

2.4
18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
61%
61%

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This doctor simply should not be practicing. He walked into the room and refused to acknowledge my presence or introduce himself. He walked out after a few minutes without letting me know whether the appointment was over. I was left sitting in the chair with no instructions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jul 30, 2021
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Cranky, didn't listen to my concerns, argued with me about questions I had.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 23, 2019
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Though he attempts to portray himself as a learned professional; he is not. He is an old physician who has long passed his mediocre prime. His techniques, skill, and knowledge are behind the curve. He has never had the career of the physicians of the other area teaching institution; he is a "Wanna Be". He is rude to patients and staff members; signs of a "little man". The two offices I have visited since seeing "Dr. Cohen" have mentioned that they have seen many of his former patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Sees in Carbboro, NC – Aug 17, 2018
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Dr. Cohen is extremely rude and inconsiderate to patients. He is completely dismissive of their concerns. It is obvious that he would rather not talk to patients as all as he abruptly interupts and cuts patients off mid sentence without consideration. He even walks away as patients are asking questions. He comes off as a complete jerk who considers his patients to be beneath him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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none – Jul 26, 2018
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Dr Cohen is inconsiderate to his staff. He's constantly yelling at someone to get him this, or do that. I could not and would not subject myself to working with him on a daily basis. During my visit, I waited for three hours only to spend less than five minutes with him, and he would cut me off and not answer any of my questions. I would not recommend this man to follow my eye health concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Durham, NC – May 19, 2016
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I have visited him twice. The first time he forgot to ask about or to include prism in my lenses. The second time he stated that I was a good candidate for cataract surgery. I asked him why I needed cataract surgery. The sum total of his response was It's entirely up to you. After being forced to watch 10 minutes on new laser procedures, I asked him if we could use it. He curtly informed me no. He provided no other information. Cannot recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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True Blue in Pittsboro, NC – Apr 11, 2016
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Dr. Cohen mixed up which he would be the distance eye and which eye would be the near vision eye.
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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
New York, NY – Jan 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kenneth Cohen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office130 Mason Farm Rd Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Office106 Mason Farm Road Kittner Eye Ctr Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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