Nazlee Zebardast, MD
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4.736533 average rating from 375 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
- Stoneham, MA
Dr. Zebardast is a clinician scientist and full-time member of the Glaucoma Service at Mass Eye and Ear. She specializes in the treatment of adult glaucoma and combined glaucoma and cataracts, with a particular interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS).
She has received numerous awards and honors for her academic and research accomplishments and has published in top ophthalmology journals. She has made significant contributions to global epidemiologic research having established the Indian Family Angle Closure Evaluation with colleagues at Aravind Eye Institute in Southern India. Among other findings, this study determined that siblings of individuals with known angle closure have a greater than 1 in 3 risk of developing the condition. Additionally, she has worked with a many large datasets to understand the prevalence of eye disease and its impact.
Her current research focuses on machine-learning methods to characterize and define novel glaucoma endophenotypes to understand the genetic underpinning of vision loss in this blinding disease. Her goal is to develop novel imaging and genomics-based precision medicine screening and diagnostic tools to pre-symptomatically identify patients at high risk of functional vision loss and progression while avoiding unnecessary care of those unlikely to worsen.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ophthalmology/Glaucoma, 2018
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ophthalmology, 2017
- Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus, Internal Medicine/Transitional, 2014
- Medical Education: Yale University School of Medicine, 2013
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.736533 average rating from 375 reviews
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Went well
2026-07-08
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I was very happy with my consult. All questions were thoroughly answered.
2026-07-08
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It was a good!
2026-07-06
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I like Dr. Zebardast very much. She's one of the best doctors I've had at Mass Eye and Ear. She's very efficient. I'm always seen on time. She's very nice.
2026-07-03
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Very knowledgeable, easy to converse with. Respectful of my comments not hurried [redacted]
2026-07-01
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Everything was very well done. Thank you.
2026-07-03
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Nothing. I've seen her watch time. Everything is fine with her as my doctor.
2026-07-01
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Excellent service by Dr. Zebardast and the nurse. [redacted]
2026-06-25
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Very happy the way that I was treated.
2026-06-25
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Dr. Zebardast is so thorough and attentive. Her care and concern is always showing so you feel so safe and secure in her care. I just cannot say enough good things about her. The procedure she did for me was just exceptional and it was life changing. Am I probably gushing, YES I AM. I just adore her.
2026-06-24
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Wit time was at a minimum.
2026-06-24
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Dr. Zebardast and her staff are excellent!
2026-06-23
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She is a professional and is good at her area of expertise
2026-06-22
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Extremely professional and communicated procedure perfectly
2026-06-18
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Very professional and caring.
2026-06-16
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Dr Zebardast is very professional, yet approachable. She is concerned with her patients overall health, not just their eye disease.
2026-06-20
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Great experience
2026-06-18
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It was excellent.
2026-06-11
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Glad I have such an excellent doctor
2026-06-11
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Dr. Zebardast is always professional and focused on her job, yet extremely personable and friendly. She treats me as an individual where she listens, discusses issues/concerns and provides clear opinions and ideas on the best steps in my treatment.
2026-06-10
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Dr. Zebardast is a true professional and I feel comfortable in her care.
2026-06-05
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friendly, profesional, helpfull and very nice people!
2026-06-04
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Very understanding and informative
2026-06-04
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Dr Z ordered several tests prior to my visit with her I had plenty of notice this was going to occur. [redacted] Dr Z said I was stable and pleased with results
2026-06-04
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Dr. Z is the best eye doctor I have ever had the pleasure of knowing in my lifetime. Her expertise is unmatched. Her skills and knowledge are unsurpassed. She rocks!
2026-06-04
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Dr Zebardast is one of the best providers I've ever seen. She has followed me for many years and I'm grateful and thankful for her incredible patience and dedication. Simply put, she's one of the best!
2026-06-03
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Keep Up the good works!
2026-05-27
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Excellent Dr.
2026-05-26
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She wasdirect and honest, explained the problem very well and offered a solution that I could accept
2026-05-21
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great
2026-05-17
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Nothing. A great experience.
2026-05-13
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She was respectful and professional. Wish she would have spent avlittle more time to explain the diagnosis
2026-05-13
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I feel very well taken care of under her care. Shes an excellent opthmologist.
2026-05-15
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They were nice
2026-05-12
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Zebardast to any of my friends who might be considering surgery, either cataract surgery or glaucoma. I am 100% satisfied.
2026-05-14
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Another great experience w/ ME&E! Dr. Z is very timely, courteous and professional.
2026-05-14
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She was caring and a good listener.
2026-05-11
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Thank you
2026-05-09
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Dr. Zebardast was so patient with my husband. He wears hearing aids and even then he doesn't hear well, and she made sure that he understood what his issues were and how they could be treated. He was very nervous and she explained everything to him. She answered all of our questions and made us both comfortable with the next steps for him. He is going to need surgery for his glaucoma and now he is not the least bit nervous about his procedures.
2026-05-07
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Excellent, timely and reviews all tests with patient
2026-05-06
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Very detailed oriented
2026-04-20
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Professional
2026-04-19
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I'm very happy with my service provider, Dr. Zebardast, and I certainly would recommend her to anyone that I knew that had similar problems such as I do. And she's very forthcoming. She's very organized and she expresses an interest in your well-being and the techniques that you will be using to save your eyesight.
2026-04-17
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They are always good and courteous.
2026-04-16
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Nothing wrong to say
2026-04-13
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Everyone treated me well
2026-04-09
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She is excellent
2026-04-09
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Knowledgeable and empathetic care
2026-04-08
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Answer all my questions that I had
2026-04-08
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I've been seeing Dr. Zebardast for a few years. I she is always thorough and professional. I have complete confidence in her!!
2026-04-02
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I always very happy with my experience.
2026-04-01
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I am very pleased with this provider
2026-04-01
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I was enrolled in a glaucoma study and I thought the team was very efficient and careful and I was in and out in no time. So I would say it was a good experience. Thanks.
2026-04-02
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Great job
2026-04-01
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I've been with Dr. Zebardast (I can even spell her name,?) for several (many) years and she's excellent in communication and professionalism. I am very comfortable with her as my ophthalmologist.
2026-03-26
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Excellent care
2026-03-25
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I was treated with respect and provided the responses that I wanted to hear.
2026-03-24
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She doesn't explain things enough
2026-03-25
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She was very efficient, listened to me, told me about my eyes, told me my results. I got what I came for. I came for screening of my eyes. So yeah, I'm pretty satisfied and they listened to me. They were nice, polite, and nothing else to say. Yep.
2026-03-19
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I have the upmost respect for Dr. Zebardast's care. I cannot imagine anyone better or more qualified. I feel fortunate to be under her care.
2026-03-18
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Dr. Z was knowledgeable, kind and caring. I feel I can trust her to care for my eyes as if they were her own.
2026-03-15
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Always provides excellent care
2026-03-11
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I only had one appointment with the guy, [redacted] but I got a good feeling from him, [redacted]
2026-03-06
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The wait was too long.
2026-03-05
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She was caring. She explained my condition in words i understood. She suggested a solution I hadn't thought of. She explained follow-up again in terms i understood
2026-03-02
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I was there to participate in a Research Project regarding Glaucoma, of which I have been a potential suspect for many years. This was not a routine visit. Everyone who spent time with me was very smart, efficient and did an excellent job from my end - anyway! Quite a few tests were administered and all was very professional plus discussions about related issues.
2026-03-02
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Very good experience overall.
2026-02-19
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I really feel I am getting good care.
2026-02-19
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Extremely comprehensive assessment during this cataract evaluation visit.
2026-02-18
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I'VE SAID THIS MANY TIMES AND NOBODY SEEMS TO LISTEN TO ME.....IT WOULD BE NICE TO RECEIVE COFFEE AND DONUTS UPON OUR ARRIVAL , JUST BEFORE LEAVING A VOUCHER FOR THE LOBSTER ROLL AND GLASS OF WINE WOULD BE NICE...LOL...
2026-02-18
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Nazlee Zebardast has been my go to provider for years and is the best! Very easy to converse with and very attentive to my questions.
2026-02-17
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She knows what she is doing
2026-02-20
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I am very satisfied. I feel great, I felt great.
2026-02-19
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Excellent
2026-02-17
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This was a brief exam and not a testing session. Dr. Zebardast saw me early and everything looked fine. She is a great ophthalmologist and has been treating me for years. I can't say enough good things about her as a practitioner.
2026-02-16
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This was a clinical trial visit.
2026-02-16
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Pleased with the care I'm receiving. Understand much better the condition I have.
2026-02-27
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everything was fine no problems.
2026-02-26
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Excellent care, excellent knowledge
2026-02-27
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That is very good. Thank you.
2026-02-06
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One of the best, pleasant, knowledgeable, Helpful, listened to me and gives excellent feedback and advise. I pray she will always be my provider.
2026-02-05
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She is caring and listened to my concerns. I feel that she is thorough and is referring me to a retina specialist to be sure there is no additional issue with my eye.
2026-02-04
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Dr. Z is an excellent physician. Very knowledgeable and explains everything. Very responsive to questions. Wonderful Dr!
2026-01-28
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Everything was great, excellent.
2026-01-29
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This physician always acts in a professional manner and has an engaging demeanor.
2026-01-21
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She seems very caring and understandig
2026-01-14
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I would say that Dr. Zebardast is one of the best eye doctor that I ever met. And it's a wonderful feeling for me each time I meet with her because I seem to communicate well. She listened to me and she actually responded accordingly. And she really speaks fluently and straightforward so I could understand exactly what she's saying. And I appreciate that. So I would recommend her to anyone. She's one of the best eye doctors that I have ever met. Thank you.
2026-01-15
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My doctor was very good. She substituted for Dr. Zebardast, who could not be there.
2026-01-12
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My experience was good
2026-01-12
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Seemed very intelligent and was answered my questions thoughtfully. Not sure we covered all the bases after I read the visit summary. Did get a very quick follow up appointment which is great.
2026-01-08
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The provider is good. He provides a good treatment for me, so I can recommend him to follow him.
2025-12-28
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Exc ll my experience. I am always afraid of hospital visit but my fears were identified and I was put at ease.
2025-12-23
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Always explains so I understand
2025-12-16
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Dr Zebardast has been my Glaucoma Dr for over twelve years. She is very competent, very caring and very supportive. My prayer is that she would find the strength to continue providing the highest quality care possible for me and for her other patients.
2025-12-16
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I am a new patient and I was very impressed with the care provided from the moment I arrived. I highly recommended the provider to my family and friends.
2025-12-11
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I wish they could do more I moment he need surgery then not I don't understand
2025-12-11
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Very good.
2025-12-11
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Knowledgeable, informative and explained things in easy to understand manner
2025-12-11
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Dr. Zebardast is caring & expert. She's taken good care of my eyes for yesars.
2025-12-11
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Keep up the good as usual thank you ?
2025-12-11
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I believe I should have asked more specific questions about the seriousness and rate of progression of my condition and the specifics of the suggested protocol.
2025-12-03
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Dr Zebardast is Excellent She is thorough, very competent and understanding
2025-11-26
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This provider was very good. I would definitely recommend her. She's thorough, complete, and lets you know what's happening.
2025-11-21
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Excellent Doctor
2025-11-19
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The staff and Dr are great
2025-11-19
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Dr Zebardast always takes questions willingly and answers questions completely. She is patient and understanding.
2025-11-22
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I was very happy with my provider as well as the person that did my field test on my eyes. They were both very professional and was very respectful while answering all my questions. Thank You
2025-11-20
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Dr Z is amazing Thanks to her expertise I enjoy the gift of site. She is Awesome. [redacted]
2025-11-19
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I like Dr. Zebardast. I think she's a very good doctor.
2025-11-19
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She was thorough and knowledgeable. There was a lot of new information for me to absorb [redacted]
2025-11-12
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I feel blessed to be seen at MEE and for my Doctor
2025-11-05
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She is one of the best in the industry
2025-10-30
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Dr Zebardast is very professional, as well as kind and caring. She is an excellent specialist.
2025-10-29
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Zebardast is the BEST
2025-10-23
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Excellent as always. I appreciate the experience, time and attention during my visit.
2025-10-23
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She asked about any medical changes since my last visit, and listened as I told her. She was very caring.
2025-10-15
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All were very nice
2025-10-08
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The staff is friendly and courteous, this time I wasn't able to accompany my grandmother but she was well taken care of.
2025-10-06
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At this point, I feel we have established a strong, long-term doctor-patient relationship, important for continuity of care and optimal health outcomes.
2025-10-02
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I've been a patient of Dr. Zebardast for several years. I have always had full confidence in her!
2025-10-01
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My provider is an expert, but can take a moment to listen to the needs of the patient.
2025-10-01
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Caring and thorough
2025-09-26
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Dr. Z was very efficient, informative and attentive to my concerns regarding the surgery.
2025-09-25
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Dr. Z is a great doctor. I'm blessed to be under her care.
2025-09-24
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I have confidence in this doctor. She is the best!
2025-09-24
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Excellent
2025-09-17
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While Dr. Z, like most practitioners these days, has to move pretty fast, I felt that she brought interest and respect as well as professional expertise to our appointment. I felt very confident of her skills.
2025-09-17
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The time with the doctor was actually subsequent to testing provided by three other individuals. The first, whose name I cannot recall, spent the most time performing the testing. She was thorough and appeared to be very knowledgeable.
2025-09-17
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My experience went very well in the care provider certainly did a great job
2025-09-17
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Everyone, from the Office Receptionist (VERY nice & welcoming!), to the Nurses for the vision test & visual field test (competent & friendly), to Dr. Zebardast (she is the best!) were all AWESOME!
2025-09-17
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I always leave feeling great about the care that I received,thanks
2025-09-18
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Completely satisfied with surgical results
2025-09-18
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she was very good on explaining my condition
2025-09-17
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Great
2025-09-17
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I was put at ease from the very start and the entire experience was very delightful
2025-09-17
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The office place is sooooo crowded and soooo busy.
2025-09-12
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Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful
2025-09-10
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