Gwori Pachigolla's Online Review Report Card

The day of my cataract surgery in my left eye, I agreed to their students being in the room, I thoroughly believe Dr.Pachigolla allowed one of the students to operate on me which I did not agree to. My eyelid was slit open to put in a lens that was too large for my eye and it has hurt everytime i put in all these different eyedrops. After that day I I had an appointment to see her the very next day where she reopened the flap and scraped for sometime and she tried talking me into her doing the same surgery on my right eye and i declined.. Since then my vision went from never in my life did I have the need to wear glasses to the point of going to another eye specialist to have the other cataracts removed from my right eye. Years later I finally found a dr. that i can trust over in Grapevine. Unfortunately my vision from that day of surgery has taken away most of my independent lifestyle, I cannot drive, read or make jewelry and other crafts that gave me joy and fulfillment .

Doctor made zero effort to communicate with me other than "all okay". No greeting, didnt even look up when i entered exam room. She should be working in a lab with petri dishes, not patients. Annoyed that I'm left not fully trusting her diagnosis, as I have a family history of macular. Will have to reschedule with a doctor that cares enough, respects their patients enough to spend 30 seconds explaining what they examined and accessment. The reception and other staff were professional.

Dr. Pachigolla is very fast, somewhat brusque. She has an excellent knowledge of Sjogren's, and other autoimmune diseases. She seemed to understand my rare Primary Immune Deficiency disease better than most doctors. She covered all the bases in my exams with her. I've seen her twice, and the rest of her staff three or four times.

If I could give this doctor a zero, I would. I have been to this doctor a few times, and each time she seems to rush through my exam and not provide any feedback on my eye condition. I am somewhat elderly and have several medications, so I asked her to slow down and explain to me what medications I need to take and when. She acted like it was an inconvenience, rolled her eyes, and told me to talk to her nurse. I have never had such a terrible experience with any doctor. I will not go back.

This review is more about EyeCare Associates then the Doctor. Be prepared to have a 2-3 hour appt. Deal with rude techs and not able to explain the results of eye test. I have had enough. Thought when the office moved to Cedar Hill problems and techs and office personnel would be nicer. Got worst. Be aware of what your are going into.

A few years ago, I was diagnosed with chronic dry eyes and severe eye allergies. My eyes keep giving me problems and I experience a loss of vision, which got much worse within the last year. This year, for my annual checkup, I have decided to go and see an ophthalmologist. After a thorough research online, I found Dr. Pachigolla and decided to schedule an appointment with her. My experience with her was the worse than with any other doctor I have ever seen. First, though, I must mention that the front desk ladies were very nice and patient and they welcomed me in a warmly manner. Also, the technician who performed the exam before I met with Dr. Pachigolla was nice and highly professional. She performed a thorough exam, she took the time to answer my questions, and she explained and listened to my concerns. Toward the end of my visit with her, she dilated my eyes and took me to the waiting room. She said that I needed to wait about 15-20 minutes before seeing Dr. Pachigolla in order to let my eyes be completely dilated and ready for the doctor's exam. Dr. Pachigolla, however, rashly called me into the room about 4-5 minutes later as she was already ready to start with her exam. She seemed to be in a hurry and my eyes were not completely dilated. Dr. Pachigolla never introduced herself. She did not smile and was extremely cold and apathetic. The exam, which she started immediately, took her about 2-3 minutes. She performed it so fast that I did not have the chance to ask questions or talk to her about my concerns. The only thing she did mention was that the drops I am using are considered to be a steroid-type and that I need to stop using it. When I asked for another solution for my chronic dryness, all she suggested was over-the-counter drops. I explained that I have already tried all the possible drops out there and that they never helped me. However, all she said was to try it again and to come see her in a month. I usually do not post bad reviews and the reason for this post is NOT because she did not agree to prescribe me the drops I am using. I, actually, immediately stopped using them after I heard they are a steroid-type. The reason for this review is because of her unprofessional way of examine and treating me as well as her angry attitude, rudeness, and impatience. Throughout my entire visit with her, she was in a hurry and spoke with an angry tone of voice. She never explained or discussed with me about her findings or about my condition and concerns. Her exam was unacceptable! The week later, I scheduled an appointment with a different doctor who immediately diagnosed me with pinguecula and a significant thin tear film (about 75% thinner than normal). She said that my dryness and allergies are so severe, that if I won't get on the right treatment, my vision will keep rapidly getting worse. I am so thankful for finding my new doctor and will NEVER go back to see Dr. Pachigolla and probably not any other doctor in the Eyecare Associates of Texas.

Dr. Pachigolla started with her exam when she was in a hurry and when my eyes were not completely dilated. She never introduced herself or smiled. She was extremely cold and apathetic. The exam took her about 2-3 minutes. She performed it so fast that I did not have the chance to ask questions or talk about my concerns. She had an unprofessional way of examine and treating me as well as an angry attitude. She was rude and impatient. She never explained or discussed with me about her findings or about my condition and concerns. Her exam was unacceptable! The week later, I scheduled an appointment with a different doctor who immediately diagnosed me with pinguecula and a significant thin tear film (about 75% thinner than normal). She said that my dryness and allergies are so severe, that if I won't get on the right treatment, my vision will keep rapidly getting worse. I am so thankful for finding my new doctor and will NEVER go back to see Dr. Pachigolla.

Very happy with her service. Other family members used her services and had cataract surgeries done by her. Will use her services again and services from Texas Eye Associates in Texas.