Cataract Surgeon Referral

[laura5121]

It would be appreciated if someone could make a referral for an experienced, highly recommended
cataract surgeon in Northern Colorado - specifically the Ft. Collins, CO area.  Is there any
information about the surgeons associated with the Eye Center of Northern Colorado?

Whatever information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Laura5121

[AudreyRose]

Laura, I would like to jump in here on finding a good and competent cataract surgeon.  Firstly call your state medical association and see what information they have on him/her.  Make sure you asked about malpratice suits. Next, ask everyone you know who has had cataract surgery and jot down how many times the same name pops up. I found that doctors do not always know how a eye doctor is if they have not had expereince with this doctor other than socially or bumping into him/her at a meeting.  I was dumb and went with a doctor I saw on a roster at a teaching university.  This was the dumbest think I have ever done in my life. I figured if his name was afflliated with the school..he had to be good. Yes, he may well be good but will a doctor be there for you should complications arise.  Mine was not.  So, this is very important to ask other patients... I learned the hard way.  I wish you all the best. .

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear laura5121,

You can look at the AAO.org website, find an eyeMD to find out more about the surgeons.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California