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Dr. Richard Braley, MD

Dr. Richard Braley, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Braley, MD is an ophthalmologist in Hot Springs National Park, AR and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1974. He is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1661 Higdon Ferry Rd Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Braley specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Braley's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Braley

3.9
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
69%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
15%
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1 star
15%
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Excellent doctor
My PCP requested an appointment with an eye doctor. Dr Braley gave me a thorough exam based on my diabetes. The exam was thorough and took about two hours. It was the most thorough exam I have ever had. My follow up visit a year later was also thorough but did not take as long. I found Dr. Braley to be competent. He was open to answering questions patiently. He made me feel as if he had all the time in the world to meet my needs. His approach was friendly and I felt very comfortable with him. I recommend him without reservation.
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
Helpful
Jul 11, 2024
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I am a 45 year old female. My appointment was at 1:30PM, I was not called back until after 2:30PM. My eyes have been watering for months, lots of pressure behind my eyes, light sensitivity, just to name a few. During the part of the exam where you have to read the lines, I could not see them due to my vision and my eyes watering. I told the doctor and his assistants several times only to be told to READ the line. The doctor even raised his voice a couple of times. So I finally quit trying to read them. During the exam he told me the pressures in both my eyes was at a 22 and said it was “open angle glaucoma” to his assistant. At the end of his exam he told me I have hygiene issues, that I don’t do a good enough job taking off my makeup and night, and would probably be a good idea to quit wearing it at all. ??I tried to tell him I go as often without makeup and I do wearing it. The doctor gave me some eye drop samples and told me these should make your eyes feel much better. (I had a vial of the same drops in my back pocket…have been using them for months with zero relief. ??) He then prescribed a steroid drop to be used every two hours. When I went to pick up the medication the pharmacist did a consultation. I asked him if it was safe to use a steroid drop in my eye considering the pressure issue. The pharmacist then does some research, and steroids are the LAST thing someone with elevated eye pressure to use, much less use an excessive amount of drops every two hours!!! This incompetent joke of a doctor most likely would have caused me even MORE problems than what I am currently dealing with. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR jeopardize the health of your eyes to this doctor or his staff. All of them, including the doctor, acted as if they would rather be any other place that there. (Thank goodness for the pharmacist who actually cared enough to take a moment to help me!!)
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
2 others found this helpful
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Diana P – Apr 07, 2024
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Excellent expert care
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 09, 2022
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Dr. Brayley is one of the most caring doctors I've ever been to in 60+ years. You are in good hands. His many years of experience is apparent. His office staff is also polite, caring, and professional.
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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L.B. – Jan 11, 2020
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Great doctor and great office staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2019
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My husband and I were both very pleased with our exams with Dr. Braley. He was very thorough and because my husband has been a type I diabetic for 66 years that was very important to us. We highly recommend him!
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Judy Brothis in Hot Springs Village, AR – Jun 01, 2017
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Dr. Braley gets five stars for helping my husband with his eye inflammation problem. My husband says, Dr. Braley knows what he's doing.
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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Jan 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Braley, MD is an ophthalmologist in Hot Springs National Park, AR and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1974. He is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. He is accepting new patients.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1974
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

Richard E. Braley M.D. P.A.1661 Higdon Ferry Rd Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs

    300 Werner St
    Hot Springs, AR 71913

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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