UNC Kittner Eye Center | Chapel Hill - UNC Hospitals
Ophthalmology • Chapel Hill, NC • Since 1989
About
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.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
2226 Nelson Highway Suite 220, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Phone
984-974-2020
volsvcs@unchealth.unc.edu
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Team
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FAQs
What is the main phone number?
984-974-2020
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UNC Medical Center internal site: 4.6 out of 5 (474 ratings)
- Birdeye: 2.9 out of 5 (189 reviews)
Patients praise
- High numerical ratings from internal UNC Health patient surveys
- Expertise of specific physicians mentioned by some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulties with scheduling, including long waits for appointments and cancellations
- Poor administrative communication, including unreturned phone calls and messages
- Staff demeanor perceived as rude or unprofessional
- Concerns regarding the depth and thoroughness of clinical examinations
- Billing/insurance disputes
"UNC Kittner Eye Center is a full-blown joke! Steer clear."
— Birdeye review"The front office staff has been consistently rude and difficult to deal with."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UNC Kittner Eye Center Again Voted "Best of Chapel Hill" in Ophthalmic Care! | Department of Ophthalmology — Jul 11, 2025
- Celebrate Healthy Aging & Healthy Eyes in September! | Department of Ophthalmology — Aug 4, 2025
- October Is World Blindness Awareness Month | Department of Ophthalmology — Sep 30, 2025
- UNC Eye: November 2025 Leadership Transition | Department of Ophthalmology — Nov 4, 2025
- Dr. Meredith Klifto Appointed UNC Ophthalmology Medical Director | Department of Ophthalmology — Mar 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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