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Dr. Kenneth Himmel, MD

Dr. Kenneth Himmel, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Himmel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

5757 Harper Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Himmel specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Himmel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Himmel

4.1
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
69%
69%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
19%
19%

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Horrible care. Front office staff rude.
Horrible office staff. I have had to take my son their twice. Each time we have waited for over 2 hours for 15 minutes with the doctor. Many of the patients are elderly. I have sat in horror watching how the staff treat these people, who are just in need of care. A week before my son was scheduled for surgery, the office called and told me Dr. Himmel wanted to refer us to someone else because our insurance denied coverage for the procedure. Turns out, they submitted a code our insurance company had never heard of. We are now working with another dr and the procedure is indeed cover by our insurance. I guess them giving us the boot is a blessing in disguise but who does that to a boy who has a degenerative eye condition because they don't want to deal with submitting a correct procedure code? GO ELSEWHERE!!! DON'T DO IT!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Just a Mom – Feb 28, 2023
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Awesome Corneal Specialist
Dr. Himmel and his assistant, Kayla, took great care of me. A master of knowledge and impeccable skills, Dr. Himmel addressed my eye needs to great expectations. I highly recommend his services!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sky – May 06, 2022
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He knew exactly what was wrong and he set me up with a surgeon to correct my problem he was very kind.
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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Karen J Freberg – Mar 25, 2022
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For many year my visits had very good results. It is sad that management Department did not allowed my son and I to continue seeing Dr. Himmel. But more sad was that Dr. Himmel allowed it, we did not bad, it was retaliation due a fair complaint that we did. We found a very good doctor in Denver Colorado, GOD did not left us alone..
What went well
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 10, 2019
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I have had Dr. Himmel as my doctor since 2010. He performed surgery on my left eye for cataract and Fuchs' Distrophy in 2012. I am very satisfied with the results and will have surgery by Dr. Himmel in 2020 on my right eye to treat a cataract and my Fuchs' Distrophy in 2020. He has followed up with me semi-annually and he is always professional, informative and supportive. As a very busy doctor, I appreciate that he is always friendly and warm.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicki – Nov 06, 2019
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Dr. Himmel is very knowledgeable and instills confidence in patients. Even with complicated corneal issues, he instills patience and is very efficient.
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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Maria in Albuquerque, NM – Feb 12, 2019
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From healing infected ulcers on my cornea, to cataract surgery, Dr Himmel has given professional, compassionate, successful treatment. He inspires confidence in his patients.
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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Sandy Jackson – Jun 21, 2018
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Dr Himmel is confident, competent, and compassionate. He is great at what he does.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Christine in New Mexico – Apr 19, 2017
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Dr, Himmel understands more about the eye than I can fathom. He remembers his patients and shows a genuine concern for how well they can see. He is easy to talk to and willing to listen. Unfortunately most of his appointments run late so expect to wait awhile.
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
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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MLG in Albuquerque, NM – Oct 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kenneth Himmel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Albuquerque, NM and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Eye Consultants Of Atlanta

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Baylor College Of Medicine|baylor College Med

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Pacific Medical Center|pacific Med Center

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Eye Associates of New Mexico LTD.5757 Harper Dr NE Albuquerque, NM 87109
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • 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
    • Sat: 8:00am - 11:00am
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office8801 Horizon Blvd NE Ste 360 Albuquerque, NM 87113
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lovelace Medical Center

    601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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