Chapel Hill Ophthalmology: Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC
Ophthalmology • Chapel Hill, NC • Since 1973
About
Chapel Hill Ophthalmology is a small private ophthalmology practice based in Chapel Hill, NC, with 3 employees and three offices in Chapel Hill. Established in 1973, it provides general eye care services to the Chapel Hill/Carrboro/Durham area and is positioned as a leading local ophthalmology provider. Contact: ray.fligman@chapelhilleye.com or (919) 942-8701. Offices located at 110 Conner Drive, Suite 2, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, and other nearby Chapel Hill locations.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Chapel Hill, NC (serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Research Triangle Park and surrounding areas)
Phone
(919) 942-8701
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Opening Hours
8:00 am-5:15 pm
Website
Emergency Care
M.D. on call 24/7 for true eye emergencies
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Accepts Medicare, CIGNA, Aetna, BCBS, VSP, EyeMed, United Health, Superior, Spectera, Davis and most medical and vision/optical plans
Credit cards, Health savings accounts (implied), Cash, Check
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Office Hours
8:00 am-5:15 pm per Regular Schedule (appears on site as the hours shown for each weekday).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.0 out of 5 stars (40 reviews (for Dr. John Wood))
- Vitals: 3.9 out of 5 stars (6 reviews (for Dr. John Wood))
Patients praise
- Appreciation for the clinical expertise and care provided by physicians like Dr. Wood and Dr. Haas
- Some patients report friendly and helpful staff experiences
- Efficiency of eye exams in certain instances
- Strong loyalty from long-term patients
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, dismissive, or unprofessional behavior from front desk staff
- Long wait times and scheduling issues
- Concerns regarding billing, insurance filing errors, and transparency of charges
- Occasional reports of poor communication from clinical staff or physicians
"I have been going to chapel hill Opthalmology for about 7 years & I have always love how dr Haas & dr wood plus the staff in the back has treated me. They deserve 5 stars but The front desk service by Angel is horrible she’s rude, obnoxious and combative..."
— LocalityBiz (Patient Review)"Dad had cataract surgery. Every visit is over an hour wait time. 3rd and thankfully last visit. Appt at 2:45 and here we sit at 3:30 waiting... Has NO concern for the time he wastes of his patients."
— Vitals (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Jan N. Ulrich, MD - Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC — May 14, 2026
- UNC Kittner Eye Center Again Voted "Best of Chapel Hill" in Ophthalmic Care! | Department of Ophthalmology — Jul 11, 2025
- Dr. William Porfilio, MD, Ophthalmologist | Burlington, NC | WebMD — Aug 13, 2025
- Dr. Deborah Hudak, MD, Ophthalmologist | Raleigh, NC | WebMD — Jan 5, 2026
- Drs. Alice Zhang & Kathy Whitfield Named to 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors List | Department of Ophthalmology — Jan 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The UNC Kittner Eye Center is part of UNC Hospitals, a nonprofit health system based in Chapel Hill, NC. UNC Hospitals provides patient care and online services (secure messaging, online referrals, and access to medical records) and operates as a nonprofit organization founded in 1989. The main campus is at 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, with UNC Hospitals serving as a major eye care provider within the system. Contact options include main phone numbers for UNC Hospitals.
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