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Sabates Eye Centers

Ophthalmology • Independence, MO

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Highly knowledgeable, thorough, and professional doctors
  • Friendly, welcoming, and efficient office staff
  • Clear communication and willingness to answer patient questions
  • Good bedside manner and patient-centered care
  • Convenient scheduling and on-time appointments for many patients

Common complaints

  • Complaints regarding additional unexpected charges (e.g., refraction fees)
  • Issues with office staff communication and helpfulness
  • Dissatisfaction with scheduling flexibility for multiple family members
  • Frustration over long wait times for glasses or lack of updates from the office
  • Policies regarding prescription expiration when ordering replacement glasses

In patients' words

"Very kind and patient answering my questions."

— Healthgrades Patient Review

"Dr. McKay is excellent; thorough, kind, very clean conscious, particular, goes about his work professionally."

— Healthgrades Patient Review

"Visit was great until there was a $70 refraction charge. It didn't take any longer, just a way to make $70. Real sad they rip everyone off!!"

— Healthgrades Patient Review

"I would come back for Dr Hawk time and time again, but would rather not have to deal with Tara."

— LocalityBiz Patient Review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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