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Dr. Maria Pica, OD

Dr. Maria Pica, OD

Optometry

Dr. Maria Pica, OD is an optometrist in Saint Charles, IL. She is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (40 reviews)

Practice

40W330 Lafox Rd Saint Charles, IL 60175
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Dr. Pica's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pica

4.9
40 ratings, 31 with a written review
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Recent visit
I have been going to Dr. Pica for several years. I admit and with her have admitted to not being compliant with my contact over usage. Every year she would come in and talk to me about the risks of wearing my contacts longer than I should. I feel I always had a good open honest relationship with her. With that said the last appointment I had with her was awful. She stormed into the room telling me she couldn't see me anymore because of my non compliance. Did not say hi...just came in angry and making me feel horrible. I held back tears as she berated me. I am a mom to two young children. I work full time and I have put my health on the back burner, as any mom/dad can probably resonate with. Making appointments is difficult when a lot of the times appointments are only available during working hours. For her to come in and just attack me rather than treating me as a human and discussing how I can do better for myself was so cold to say the least. I have never been spoken to in that way
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Amy sokol – Dec 25, 2023
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Great! Great ! Great!
I love Dr. Pica. I have been a patient of hers for more than 20 years. She is very knowledgeable, very friendly and kind. I have referred many friends to her over the years and they have all been very happy with her medical care. I highly recommend her!
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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Apr 09, 2023
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Yes, I would definitely recommend Dr. Pica.
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
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Aug 19, 2020
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Dr. Pica was extremely intelligent and helpful. She made the experience pleasant and enjoyable, and even remembered my family after many 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
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Aug 05, 2020
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Dr. Pica is a caring, highly accomplished and trusted doctor who I have complete confidence in to care for my eyes. She has kept my vision excellent for years and I enjoy going to her every time.
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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Steve Patzer – Aug 05, 2020
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Dr Pica and the staff were very pleasant and thorough.
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
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Aug 04, 2020
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I’ve seen Dr. Pica for most of my life, and always am incredibly happy with the level of service, respect, and care! I would 100% recommend Dr. Pica to everyone!
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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Mar 11, 2020
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Always impressed and extremely satisfied with Dr. Pica
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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Kelly Mckay – Mar 07, 2020
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Dr. Pica is always so friendly yet professional. She takes her time with her patients and really listens!
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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Valerie Billingsley – Mar 04, 2020
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I've had Dr. Pica as my eye physician for over a decade and every time I head into the office I'm never disappointed. She has a great attitude and is easy to have a great doctor patient relationship with.
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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jd33 – Feb 28, 2020
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Dr. Pica is very personally and easy to talk with. Did not feel rushed. Would highly recommend her to my friends.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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CONNIE L NICOLAI – Feb 19, 2020
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Dr. Pica has been treating my whole family for years now. She is a clinically superior physician while also demonstrating a bedside manner that you don't often find anymore. We absolutely adore her and her staff and always look forward to our visits.
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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Feb 06, 2020
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Dr. Pica was very personable and did a great job of explaining everything in layman's terms. I felt valued and respected as a 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
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Jul 17, 2019
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This was my first visit to see Dr. Pica at this Office. Everyone was very amiable and courteous. Everything was done an in efficient manner. Everything done was explained to my satisfaction.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2019
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Dr. Pica has been extremely knowledgeable regarding my problems with macular and cataracts. Because of her knowledge and professionalism, I feel a sense of relief from the fact she is on top of my problem which several in my family have had.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2019
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Dr. Pica is wonderful! She is caring and does a great job.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2019
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My entire family has been taken care of by Dr. Pica for over 20 years. She is so thorough and professional and treats you with total respect. I could not recommend her more.
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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dzr242 in Elgin, IL – Mar 07, 2019
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Dr. Pica is the best. Runs on time, easy to talk to and to ask questions of. Explains things well.
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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DFH in Sleepy Hollow, IL – Feb 08, 2019
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Dr. Pica is a great doctor, but more importantly a great person. We always love coming to see her, not only for her professionalism, but for who she is as a person... simply wonderful. Thanks for always taking such great care of me and my kids. You are 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mark H. in Hampshire, IL – Dec 22, 2018
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Dr. Pica is absolutely the BEST! Very patient, thorough and 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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Elaine Specha – Dec 22, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Comprehensive quality patient care in a comfortable family environment

biography

Maria Pica, O.D.

Dr. Pica is the recipient of a number of awards in the field of optometry including: Pediatric Care Clinical Excellence Award, Primary Care Clinical Excellence Award, and the International Optometric Society Gold...
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  • Optometry

  • Illinois College Of Optometry

    Medical School
  • Marquette University

    Undergraduate School
  • English

  • Italian

  • Spanish

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    Locations

    Practice

    Fox Valley Ophthalmology40W330 Lafox Rd Saint Charles, IL 60175
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    Practice

    Office750 Fletcher Dr Ste 106 Elgin, IL 60123
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 8:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 8:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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