
The Eye Institute of West Florida
LASIK and refractive surgery · Tampa, Florida
- LASIK price per eye
- Not published
- Procedures
- 4
- Surgeons
- 12
- Offices in area
- 1
- Index score
- 6.9 / 10
What does The Eye Institute of West Florida offer?
The Eye Institute of West Florida is a LASIK and refractive surgery practice in Tampa, Florida. It performs LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL and refractive lens exchange. 12 of its surgeons are NPI-verified ophthalmologists.
The Eye Institute of West Florida uses EVO ICL technology for vision correction. The practice offers all-laser bladeless LASIK and wavefront or topography-guided treatment. Patients have access to a free consultation and may use financing through CareCredit or Alphaeon Credit. The Eye Institute of West Florida accepts HSA or FSA payments and provides vision-plan discounts.
The Eye Institute of West Florida includes 12 NPI-verified ophthalmologists. These doctors are Neel Desai, Janie Ho, Sejal Shah, Lewis Apter, Winston Cope, Richard Hairston, Chad Hummel, Leonard Kirsch, James Roberts, Joshua Roe, Robert Weinstock, and Stephen Weinstock. The Eye Institute of West Florida does not publish a specific price per eye for LASIK procedures.
How much does LASIK cost at The Eye Institute of West Florida?
The Eye Institute of West Florida does not publish a LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.
| Procedure | What it is | Offered |
|---|---|---|
| LASIK | A corneal flap is created and the tissue beneath it is reshaped with an excimer laser. | ✓ Offered |
| PRK | Surface laser treatment with no flap. The outer cell layer is removed and the cornea is reshaped with an excimer laser. | ✓ Offered |
| SMILE | A femtosecond laser cuts a small lens-shaped piece of corneal tissue, which the surgeon removes through a short incision. | Not listed |
| EVO ICL | An implantable collamer lens is placed inside the eye, behind the iris and in front of the natural lens. | ✓ Offered |
| Refractive lens exchange | The natural lens is replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, using the same technique as cataract surgery. | ✓ Offered |
Who are the surgeons at The Eye Institute of West Florida?
The Eye Institute of West Florida has 12 doctors on record. All 12 are verified in the federal NPI registry as ophthalmologists practising in Florida. NPI verification confirms identity and specialty. Licence status sits with the Florida medical board.
| Name | NPI status | Specialty | NPI number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Hummel, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1770877284 |
| James Roberts, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1568490407 |
| Janie Ho, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1710961487 |
| Joshua Roe, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology, Cornea and External Diseases Specialist | 1083988851 |
| Leonard Kirsch, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1669479325 |
| Lewis Apter, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1649215369 |
| Neel Desai, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1609957786 |
| Richard Hairston, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1871591065 |
| Robert Weinstock, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1376541664 |
| Sejal Shah, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1790919868 |
| Stephen Weinstock, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1841297686 |
| Winston Cope, MD | ✓ Verified | Ophthalmology | 1063609485 |
What laser technology does The Eye Institute of West Florida use?
A lens placed inside the eye without removing the natural lens.
What do patients say about The Eye Institute of West Florida?
- Several reviewers reported negative experiences with a specific staff member who acted in an unprofessional and dismissive manner.
- One reviewer expressed appreciation for the compassionate care received from a staff member during their visit.
- One reviewer noted a significant wait time for an appointment with a doctor and felt the physician was unprepared for the consultation.
I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience really disappointed me. My interaction with Alexa was uncomfortable from the start. She came across as irritated and spoke to me in a way that felt unnecessarily harsh over what was simply a misunderstanding. It made the entire visit stressful and unpleasant. While I respect that management stepped in and acknowledged the issue, the damage had already been done. As a customer, basic professionalism and courtesy should be a given, and unfortunately, that wasn’t my experience this time.
I had a very disappointing experience with Alexa. She was impatient, unprofessional, and quite rude during what was simply a misunderstanding. The way she handled the situation made me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome, and I left feeling pretty terrible about the interaction. I am giving 2 stars because the administration did take accountability for how the situation was handled, which I do appreciate. However, as a paying customer, the way I was treated left a very bad impression and an overall unpleasant experience.
Unfortunately, my recent visit did not go well. An interaction with Alexa quickly became uncomfortable due to her dismissive and unprofessional attitude. What started as a simple misunderstanding escalated unnecessarily, and I felt spoken to in a way that was disrespectful and uncalled for. I do want to acknowledge that management addressed the situation and accepted responsibility, which I appreciate. That said, the experience itself left a negative impression. As a customer, I expect to be treated with courtesy, and this interaction fell far short of ...
let me start off by saying that Leisa was so wonderful,Caring, compassionate and needs more than just a pat on the back. The amount of care she showed me was more than 5stars !!!!! I had so many fears and worries and She eased my mind. She told me to breathe In relax and smell the roses and breathe out and blow out the candles .and that I’m in good hands. She put all my worries aside and showed so much compassion . I thank God for her . She has the professionalism of a Doctor who’s been doing this kind of work all her life . LEISA KEEP BEING YOU . Your ...
I was in the very professional care of Dr. Martino and Dr. Tally during the last six months. Unfortunately they referred me to the ophthalmologist Dr. Ho who works in the same office. Now at my second visit with dr. Ho she made us wait more than one hour as she was late. I understand everyone can have a bad day, but Dr. Ho showed very little care, didn't review my file beforehand and had no interest in finding ways to improve my eyesight. There was no emphasis on exploring other avenues to curb inflammation in the back of my eyes. After almost two years ...
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Where are the The Eye Institute of West Florida offices?
The Eye Institute of West Florida
501 North Howard AvenueTampa, FL 33606727-581-8706
Questions about The Eye Institute of West Florida
Does The Eye Institute of West Florida publish its LASIK price?
No. The Eye Institute of West Florida does not publish a per-eye LASIK price. A quote means booking a consultation.
Who are the LASIK surgeons at The Eye Institute of West Florida?
The Eye Institute of West Florida has 12 doctors on record: Chad Hummel, James Roberts, Janie Ho, Joshua Roe, Leonard Kirsch and Lewis Apter and 6 more. All are verified as ophthalmologists in the federal NPI registry. Ask which surgeon would treat you, and check that surgeon's licence with the Florida medical board.
How is The Eye Institute of West Florida rated?
The Eye Institute of West Florida has a Google rating of 4.6 from 213 reviews and an Index score of 6.9 out of 10, which ranks it 3rd of 4 LASIK practices in Tampa.
Index score 6.9 / 10: google reputation, weighted by review count 3.6/5 · names its surgeons 0.75/0.75 · surgeon matched to the federal npi registry 0.75/0.75 · states procedures beyond lasik 0.75/1 · names its laser or diagnostic platforms 0.5/0.5 · hours and contact details on public record 0.5/0.5. Data verified . Sources and methodology


