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Dr. Thomas Bochow, MD

Dr. Thomas Bochow, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Bochow, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2440 E 5th St Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-0500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bochow specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Bochow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bochow

3.6
23 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
52%
52%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
26%
26%

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A blessing and a hero
This Dr, truely is God sent. People get on here and complain about wait time, as if that has anything to do with this man's excellent skills and capabilities. He saved my quality of life and did the impossible. I would never want any surgeon except Dr Bochow, in or near my eye. Thank you Dr Bochow, you are respected and loved by your patients!
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Ashley – Nov 20, 2023
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Wait time is unacceptable. I expect doctors to honor their appointment times for services I'm paying for.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Gwendolyn – Nov 10, 2021
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He’s an exceptional doctor and was very professional courteous helpful and gave us all the information that we needed!
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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Brian Gordon – Sep 23, 2020
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Wait time is ridiculous.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 15, 2019
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Dr. Bochow has helped me immensely with my problem of detached retinas.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Leslie M in Tyler, TX – Sep 12, 2018
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The wait is ridiculous!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2018
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My mom is a patient of Dr. Borchow. I take her to her appointments for her eye shots. As much as I understand that he may be a very reputable doctor, it is absolutely unacceptable that patients, most of which are elderly, sit for EVERY appointment for an average of 2 1/2 to 3 hours waiting to be seen. Never experienced anything like it in my life!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
17 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lafayette, LA – Apr 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Bochow, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tyler, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler. 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.

  • Mass Ee Infirm/retina Svc-harvard Med|orbis Intl

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Barnes Hosp-washington University

    Residency Hospital, 1992

  • Parkland Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Unavail2440 E 5th St Tyler, TX 75701
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Practice

UT Health Tyler1000 S Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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