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OphthalmologyMonterey, CA

★★★★★4.6/5147 reviews across 5 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Birdeye (Vantage Eye Center): 4.6/5 (110)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Philip Penrose): 4.6/5 (10)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Charles Whisler): 4.6/5 (9)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Keith Ballin): 4.5/5 (15)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Jennifer Sablad): 3.7/5 (3)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Thorough examinations and clear explanations
  • Knowledgeable and professional doctors
  • Effective surgical outcomes (e.g., cataract surgery)
  • Friendly and helpful front-office staff
  • Well-organized office environments

Common complaints

  • Rushed appointments
  • Difficulty scheduling appointments
  • Unprofessional or rude staff/provider behavior
  • Incorrect prescriptions or billing/insurance issues
  • Long wait times

In patients' words

"Dr. Penrose performed cateract surgery on both of my eyes... I now have 20/20 vision in both eyes. I highly recommend Dr. Penrose. It was a very positive and painless experience."

Healthgrades

"I went to Dr. Ballin's office... They herded me through like cattle for my eye exam... My glasses came back and were way too strong for my eyes... He was incredibly rude and Pompous."

Healthgrades

"Dr. Leland Rosenblum is probably the very best and most sought-after eye specialist on the Monterey Peninsula. The office staff are efficient and always helpful and thorough."

Monterey County Eye Associates

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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