John R. Wittpenn's Online Review Report Card

Dr Wittpenn performed cataract and cornea cell transplant on my eye. I had other opinions before I chose him. All of them explained to me that I could wind up blind in the eye and need a total cornea transplant rather than a partial due to the near total deterioration of my cornea and the need to remove a cataract during the same surgery. The surgeons I saw for second opinions on a treatment plan, both recommended Dr Wittpenn over their own practice acknowledging him to be an excellent surgeon, a leader in his field. Dr. Wittpenn explained my condition and the surgery, answered all my questions and always asked if I had any more before I left. The surgery Dr Wittpenn performed brought me amazing results that beat expectations, and there was no trauma to my eye. I am very grateful he was my surgeon.

Dr. Wittpenn was rude and inconsiderate/unprofessional to an elderly patient after the patient waited over 2 hours to see him. His response to the delay was a lecture that you don’t have to go to him and that it’s your choice. You can go to his associates or a competitor and ranted that if it was his choice he would raise the visit cost but he can’t since he is regulated. He made it sound like patients should be grateful to see him regardless of how long the wait?

I have seen Dr. Wittpenn for over 25 years and he (as well as his staff) is extremely professional.

The office visit was very efficient. Dr Wittpenn was polite,respectful and reassuring. Surgery at StonyBrook Ambulatory Surgery Center went smoothly. The entire staff was professional and caring. As a medical professional myself, I will highly recommend Dr Wittpenn to all my friends who ask for information and recommendations.

Because of some negative reviews here, I was a little apprehensive to see Dr Wittpenn today as a new patient. On the contrary, I found him to be very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain everything thoroughly and answering any questions that I had. Actually, the entire staff was a pleasure to deal with. So happy I found OCLI and Dr Wittpenn.

very professional and friendly

I have been there twice. Both times excellent care and feedback from the whole staff. I drive about 45 minutes each way and feel he’s the best. And the staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean. I’m fortunate to have found him. There also on time!

Arrogant and doesn’t wear a face mask.

Was seeing Dr. Wittpenn for 3 years. Recently have gone to another OCLI location closer to home. Did 2 DSEK surgeries and got my vision back. After surgery late in evening opened his office to make sure pressure was OK before sending me home. Was always kind, listened to me, gave me recommendation to see Dr. Laid about my Macular Degeneration. I would HIGHLY recommend him.

Extremely disappointed and disgusted. I would give 0 stars if I could. Self righteous and screams and yells at patients, more specifically minority women and he thinks he can get away with it. His own staff appears to be fearful of him. He Will talk over you, won’t listen, and will let you know that you are “Wasting his time”. Would never recommend this doctor, been a patient for many years and his ego gets bigger every year.