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Dr. Stephen Hamilton, MD

Dr. Stephen Hamilton, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Hamilton, MD is an ophthalmologist in Auburn, AL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama Birmingham AL in 1989. He is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 78 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (78 reviews)

Surgical Eye Consultants of East Alabama

994 Drew Ln Auburn, AL 36830
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hamilton specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Hamilton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hamilton

4.9
78 ratings, 59 with a written review
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Excellence
Dr Hamilton is a Dr of Excellence, Care and Concern! He has been my eye Specialist for over 20 years. Due to Graves disease and severe Keratoconus I could not see any letters in eye exams; and barely the large "E". I could not enjoy watching TV or see to clearly drive without incidents. Dr Hamilton performed a Cornea transplant over 20 years ago. I have never had any complications or rejects. Over the years he's always amazed at the fit and stae of the transplant when he check my eyes. I am grateful to Dr Hamilton and wish he would forever be my eye Dr, because I trust him. It is a privilege to drive 40 miles to his office each year for my checkup. He is the BEST.
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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Shelia A Smith – Jun 21, 2022
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Dr. Stephen Hamilton is the best of the best - a doctor’s doctor. He is kind, caring, and exceptional. He goes above and beyond for his patients. His expertise is without bounds. I do not hesitate in recommending him to anyone that prefers to have the top doc in Opthalmalogy! Thank you, Doctor Hamilton, for everything you have done for both my husband and myself. You are truly a blessing and Godsend!
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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Judy Harper – Apr 15, 2021
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I had Cataract surgery performed by Dr Hamilton. He was courteous, patient and very skilled. The surgeries on both eyes went quite well. His office staff are helpful and work with the patient to get the best outcome. Some of them are more skilled than others so don’t be shy if you’d like another support staff to perform a procedure, such as checking your vision. All of my appointments and medications were written down for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2021
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Dr. Hamilton CHANGED my life with refractive lens exchange (RLE) in Aug & Sept 2020 as I now have vision I had as 24 yo but sans glasses. I'm an active 64 yo & this was immediately game changing as I love to bike, paddle, hike & swim & can now do everything in daily life so much more efficiently. Dr. Hamilton is highly-skilled, pragmatic & he & his team at Eye Consultants of Atlanta really are eye-care "consultants" but with a compassionate approach to each patient individually because everyone's eyes are so individually unique. It's easily apparent that Dr. Hamilton is an ophthalmic pro who absolutely loves his craft and solving your complicated ophthalmic issue & who I'm forever thankful for...Mahalo nui loa! Coronavirus in 2020 and our pandemic-tilted world taught me that since our lives had to change, shift or lull that it was simply a wise time to make a valuable investment in my own health and there was no one better to do this with than with Dr. Hamilton my eyes.
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
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Brian Zimmerman – Feb 12, 2021
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Dr. Hamilton has been my eye specialist for more than 20 years. He is an outstanding doctor who is warm, caring and compassionate. He has removed cataracts from both eyes and followed my treatment when I suffered a detached retina (for which he referred me to another great doctor is his practice). I highly recommend him.
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Gary F – Feb 09, 2021
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Dr. S Hamilton is my hero. Perhaps that sounds a tad over the top, but, I stand firm: my hero and someone I pray to know throughout my lifetime. His manner, brilliance, patience, understanding, ability to hear a very stressed 69 year old hard/headed and extremely frightened redhead—- only God knows how I magically arrived in his office six years ago, and, again, over one week ago. My husband (Lewis Clark Bartlett, Jr) trusts Dr. Hamilton with my life. He was allowed to sit in the back of the surgical operating room for each corneal scraping. I was more wor about my precious husband as I knew I was in hands guided by faith. I return the day before Thanksgiving. Lewis & I are blessed and very thankful for Dr. Hamilton. Thank you for letting me speak. My eyes (especially right) yes are healing so my “helicopter” wonderful caregiver husband is dutifully keeping my drops on schedule. Please please please let me know that my thoughts are being heard. And not just technolog!
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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Katherine “Liddell” Avery – Nov 15, 2020
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I was extremely near sighted and wore contacts since I was 8 years old. When I developed cataracts in my early 60s, Dr. Hamilton fixed them. No more contacts and 20/20 vision in both eyes!!
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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Sep 24, 2020
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Explained options and what to consider for my specific eye issues
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
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Stacy Shaffer – Aug 19, 2020
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Excellent ophthalmologist!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Aug 11, 2020
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Superb. Best ophthalmologist in the city. Goes above and beyond for each patient.
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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May 08, 2020
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Dr Hamilton is very knowledgeable and caring. I have a complex situation with my cornea eye disease that is challenging to treat but Dr Hamilton’s expertise and advice has always been excellent.
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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Terry Balko – Apr 17, 2020
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So professional, knowledgeable and takes great interest in each patient! I live 2 hours away and it was worth every second of the drive to have his expertise and skill perform my LASIK.
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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Mar 10, 2020
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Dr. Hamilton and the staff at Eye Consultants very professional and pleasant. I am so happy with the outcome of my procedure. Best vision in 60 years!
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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Kathleen – Feb 05, 2020
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Outstanding visit. Dr Hamilton was very professional, pleasant and detailed in his review. Did not feel rushed. He obviously knows his field well and when we found some new issues he stayed with me until he was sure what must be done and arranged for me to see the retina specialist. He was substituting for my regular dr. but treated me like I was the most important patient and showed no inclination to hand me off to someone else
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen Mawn – Jan 21, 2020
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Visit and care was super great! Dr. HAMILTON WAS PLEASANT AND SHARED INFORMATION IN WORDS THAT I COULD UNDERSTAND.
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
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Nov 28, 2019
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Top-notch professional and always very caring and compassionate. I cannot find the words to describe how much my wife and I trust Dr. Hamilton.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Charlie – Nov 26, 2019
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He is very thorough and caring doctor. He did both cataract on me and I am very pleased with the results. He listens to all your concerns and addresses them
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 21, 2019
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Dr. Hamilton and his staff were efficient, friendly, on time, and thorough with my exam.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Susan – Nov 21, 2019
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Prompt, polite, professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 20, 2019
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Dr Hamilton and his staff provided for an excellent visit. He is professional personal and carefully answers any questions. His staff also pro died top level attention.
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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Henry – Nov 20, 2019
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Stephen M Hamilton, MD is a member of the team at Surgical Eye Consultants of East Alabama. Dr Hamilton is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in chemical engineering. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham...read more

biography

Stephen M. Hamilton, M.D. is a member of the team at Surgical Eye Consultants of East Alabama. Dr. Hamilton is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in chemical engineering. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at...read more
  • 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/piedmont Better Vision/piedmont Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Alabama Eye Foundation Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Carraway Methodist Medical Center - Birmingham, Al

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • University Of Alabama Birmingham Al

    Medical School, 1989
  • Auburn University, Auburn, Al

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Top Doctors in Atlanta, Atlanta Magazine,, 2018

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018

  • Patients Choice Award, 2008-2010

  • Piedmont Clinic Chairman’s Award for Superior Service, 2017

  • Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2010

  • Best Doctors In America-peer selected, 2001-2011

  • Best Doctors in America, 2002-18

Locations

Surgical Eye Consultants of East Alabama

Surgical Eye Consultants of East Alabama994 Drew Ln Auburn, AL 36830
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • East Alabama Medical Center

    2000 Pepperell Pkwy
    Opelika, AL 36801
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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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