James Terry Hess, O.D.
Ophthalmology • Bemidji, MN
Ratings by platform
- Optix-now: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Great customer service
- Professional and kind optometrists (Dr. Hess, Dr. Emma Bardwell)
- Convenient online appointment booking
- Patient-centric care
Common complaints
- None specifically mentioned in common review summaries, though standard business ratings often include mixed feedback.
In patients' words
"Dr. Hess is great! I've been going to get my eyes checked here since elementary school..."
— Yelp review"It was my first time there, and they are great!!! I was able to book an appointment online, which is easier than calling in my opinion."
— Facebook group post"Dr. Emma Bardwell is a magnificent optometrist. Her demeanor is very kind while also professional"
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