Paul T. Urrea, MD

My 86 year old mother waited 2 hrs for an exam that lasted 5 minutes. Rude staff, filthy office. Recommended surgery that my mother did not need upon evaluation by a second ophthalmologist. Signed my mother out of the HMO that assigned this eye doctor to mom's plan. Horrible experience.

I don't know how good he is with children eye diseases. I went in with grandma to ask him how she lost her vision from cataract surgery. Just talking to other patients in the waiting room,during the one hour wait, it seems that they too are stuck with him because of their insurance HMO plans . We singed grandma out of her lousy plan. Too late.

Dr. Paul Urrea and his team of doctors are among the finest in the field. Dr. Urrea's expertise and care for his patients are worth the wait. I wouldn't trust my children's eyesight to anyone else. I drive 40 miles just to see him and I gladly wait as long as it takes. The reason for the wait - Dr. Urrea gives quality time to all of his patients.

I don't know about Dr. Urrea, but Dr. Evelyn Perez, who shares an office with Dr. Urrea, and her staff are highly unprofessional and disrespectful. Not only did the Dr, cancel her appointment with me twice, but her staff was completely unapologetic about it. The third time I made my appointment, I went in and the extremely rude receptionist informed me that the Dr. had just gone to lunch and that she'd be back in an hour. She didn't have the decency to apologize, or inform me as soon as she realized that the Dr. was going to lunch. Further, why does the doctor need an hour lunch when she is going to have to make patients, who've made arrangements to see her, wait longer than necessary. If this occurred once, I'd let it slide, but after the third time this was a completely infuriating experience. I would highly recommend against seeking this doctor's medical attention.

Dr. Urrea is the best Pediatric Ophthamologist. He is honest and really cares for his patients. He helps them get the best care possible and helps find resources for his patients.

PROS: The best in his field
CONS: Too many patients come at one time, allways packed, long wait