Sheldon Oberfeld, MD
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Appointed
2010
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Corneal and External Diseases
Winston-Salem,
NC USA
1991
Residency - Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Ophthalmology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1990
Internship - Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Rotating
Cleveland,
OH USA
1987
Medical School - Baylor College of Medicine
Houston,
TX USA
1986
Undergraduate - University of Colorado
Boulder,
CO USA
1982
Certifications
- Ophthalmology
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643 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
61 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2019
Dr. Oberfeld and office staff always very pleasant.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2019
i was very impressed with the doctor's patience with my concern
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2019
very good nurse who helped the doctor
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2019
Dr O is terrific.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2019
Wonderful caring doctor
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2018
Dr. Oberfeld was very professional and patient in treating my eye problem. After the surgery, I was at home on a Sunday and had something happen to my eye. I called his number and he answered immediately and was able to give me advice. I was very upset for not protecting my eye, when something went into it. He assured me that everything would be ok, and instructed me to wash the eye out, and see him first thing in the morning. I have never been to a doctor who answered the call himself, since most doctor's have an answering service and you usually have to wait.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2018
Dr Oberfeld did a great job!
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2018
Dr.oberfield is a very busy man. I have seen him with a quick problem in the office, and he always has time to see me if I have a problem, But I may have to wait a bit to see him as might have come in not having an appointment.. He does take time to explain or treat a problem...
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2018
while I couldn't see my regular provider for months out, his partner Dr Oberfeld was excellent. I know DR O's reputation is stellar and I was very happy to have an appt and evaluation performed by him
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2018
Dr. Oberfeld is an extremely skilled and professional doctor - his staff also follows his example. In general, I have had a very successful and pleasant experience for the continuing treatment of my eye problems.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2018
Excellent staff courtesy . Doc was great. Listening to me and offering suggestions and answers to my questions.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2018
it is very difficult to get an appointment quickly, with all of the Clinic Doctors, as they are very heavily booked with appointments, and it takes a very long time to be able to see one.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2018
after the first person I see for eye pressure, and then eye exam, I wait a long time waiting to see the Dr. I wonder if the appointments to see the Dr. are scheduled to close together. That is the reason for the long wait.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2018
I'm very anxious about having surgery on my eye and the dr is very marvelous to get me thru this the minute I came there I felt good about everything
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2018
waited 90 minutes after initial eyes dilated to see the doctor
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2018
Good Experience: Note: Convenience of location.We live in Ashtabula, Ohio, and have to travel an hour to reach Dr. Oberfeld. Now that we are in our 70's, driving is a challenge.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2018
I am so grateful to have such excellent care. Dr. Oberfeld is such a good doctor. Lucky to have him.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2018
I have been a patient of Dr. Oberfeld for many years. I find him and his staff to be consistently professional, helpful, and kind.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2018
I really like Dr.Oberfeld & all his wonderful staff !
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2018
I have been with Dr. Oberfeld for over thirty years, my care is excellent and always has been.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2018
I think Dr. Oberfeld offered competant and sensitve service. His approach was gentle and professional as well as decisive and understanding.
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2018
If every Doctor had the demeanor of Dr. O, the medical profession would be in a better place. He is a wonderful, kind, caring, humble, intelligent man.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2018
Dr Oberfeld has taken care of the eyes of 3 generations of my family
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2018
I like Dr. Oberfeld He is very compassionate.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2018
Doctor took time to thoroughly explained procedures
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2018
love the doctor buy always have to wait i was in the office over 2 hours for my visit this is very frustrating he is always so very busy and when i do get to see the dr it seems so rushed
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2018
always have a very long wait the dr is very busy
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2018
I love Cole Eye Clinic and my doctor is Top Notch
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2018
dr. O is excellent
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2018
I want to commend Dr. Sheldon Oberfeld for his professionalism and care I received during my eye appointment. I was seen on campus for an eye exam a few years ago and was not satisfied with the doctor. I chose Dr. Oberfeld from a list of eye doctors at Hillcrest. He was such a gentleman, spent a lot of time answering any questions about my eye exam and eye surgery. The day of the surgery, I was very nervous about the procedure, but Dr. Oberfeld assured me that if I encountered any problem during the procedure, he would take care of it. During the procedure, he talked me through the cataract procedure. After my second cataract procedure, I had some object hit my eye. I called Dr. Oberfeld on a Sunday and he answered my call right away.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2018
I loved the fact that the after visit sheet gave a summary of why I was seen by the doctor. It also gave me the doctor's home and office numbers so I could reach him in an emergency.
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2018
All employees and Dr. Oberfeld were very professional and kind. They were able to answer any questions I needed answered. He is one of the best eye specialist that I have ever seen. I will not be afraid to have any eye exams done in the future.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2018
Great doctor. Never a problem.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2018
Dr Oberfeld is worth the wait but I am often sitting in an exam room for half an hour waiting for him.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2018
I am so glad I chose Dr Oberfeld as my surgeon. He is kind, caring, and understanding.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2018
I am very happy with this doctor!
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2018
I had two pictures taken and a field vision test. When Dr. Oberfeld came into see me only one picture was in the computer. He had to go out and find out where they were. For the field vision test, the was equipment frozen then died and they couldn't get my test results. I had to reschedule the test and retake it again within two weeks. I would think techs should check to make sure the test results were complete and sent to the medical record before the doctor came into see the patient. I also believe if the testing equipment is old (which in this case I believe it was) it should be replaced.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2018
dr kept saying that your glaucoma test was good, said it twice, I said to him what test are you talking about I have been sitting in the waiting room for over 1 hr and did not have any tests done. I know I was his last patient but had I not spoken up who knows. He looked at the test results on line and then stated Oh that was last year we need to do the test now. It took a few minutes for their testing machine to warm up as they had turned it off being the end of the day. I sat in the waiting room for over 1 hr with with 5 people ahead of me and then a 6th person came in and was called into the exam room before me. Total time in the office was 2 hrs for a normal eye exam will be considering another office as this is the send time this has happened.
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2018
very astute doctor who took time to explain my condition
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2018
provider was very knowledgeable and came in with a plan of action
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2018
Dr Overfield is a wonderful Dr. had a good experience with him!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2018
office staff excelllentand of course the doctor
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2018
waiting time after being checked in was 1 hr 45 min. I am concerned that Cle Clinic overbooks dr oberfield. this survey's questionsnot particularly suited to ophthalmologist review.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
Dr Oberfeld is always conscientious about caring for patient. He takes time and answers all questions and listens to patients concerns then addresses them with patient & caregiver input. He apologizes for the wait which I know is due to overbooking, not him.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
Dr Oberfeld is great. He always addresses all our concerns. The scheduling of appointments is overbooked making wait time overbearing. This time there was also not enough room in the waiting areas to accommodate all that were waiting. At one point there were 16 people waiting. We spent well over 1 hr 45 min at the office of which we saw either tech or doctor total of 20 min. This amount of wait time is inexcusable and indicates that patient care is not bottom line but rather making money. Actually considered not returning because the experience was so bad.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2018
Dr. Oberfeld and his office staff, are warm and caring individuals.
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2018
Dr. Oberfeld was very apologetic about the wait time and spent the time I needed when he did see me.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2018
This appointment was a follow up for cataract surgery. Dr Oberfeld reviews the current condition and plan going forward
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2018
I am very satisfied with Dr. Oberfield. He's professional &efficient. He answers my questions in terms I understand.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2018
Always a good experience with Dr. Oberfeld and staff
Reviewed on May 30, 2018
Sheldon Obergeld is one of the very best doctors I have ever had the good fortune to have! He's in the top 2-3. He is a remarkable person and an outstanding doctor. The CCF is lucky to have him.
Reviewed on May 16, 2018
Dr. Oberfeld made sure that I understood everything about my care. He is thorough and always asks if I understand.
Reviewed on May 9, 2018
Dr. Oberfeld is interested in my vision problems and resolution; ordered additional testing; explained everything
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2018
Very good experience! Dr. Oberfeld is a compassionate doctor!
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2018
I am so lucky to have such a good doctor to watch out for me!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2018
Very long wait time to see the Dr. Office might have overbooked or they might have been down a provider. Waited over 2 hours past my apt time. However I did get the apt much faster than I thought I would (made by my normal provider) so overall I was not upset by the long office wait.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2018
Dr Obertfeld has the ability to relate very well with the patient
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2018
*Dr. Oberfeld is excellent but the wait time is awful. One time it was 3 hrs.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2018
explained everything
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2018
Dr Oberfeld explained to me that my primary care doctor is in charge of pain medication but he treated me with medication for thr condition. I was glad to know this distinction.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2018
I always find the provider very professional approach satisfying.