Ophthalmology - Covington | KY - St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Vision/Optometry • Covington, KY
About
Summary: St. Elizabeth Healthcare is a nonprofit Roman Catholic health system serving Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and Southeast Indiana. Headquartered in Edgewood, KY, it operates six facilities across KY and IN (including Covington, Florence, Dearborn County, Ft. Thomas, Grant County, and Edgewood) and about 169 St. Elizabeth Physicians primary/c specialty care offices in KY, OH, and IN. The network employs over 10,000 staff and has a medical staff of roughly 1,600 providers. With a mission to provide comprehensive, compassionate care, it supports a broad range of health services through its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated physicians. Specific to Covington, KY, the relevant location is St. Elizabeth Covington (Covington area), aligned with the broader St. Elizabeth Healthcare system.
Clinic Type
Vision/Optometry
Address
Ophthalmology - Covington, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Covington, KY
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- St. Elizabeth Physicians website: 4.8 out of 5 (not explicitly stated for office total)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Zegary Allen II): 5.0 out of 5 (13 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Anthony Swanholm): 5.0 out of 5 (1 rating)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and professional doctors
- Calm and respectful demeanor
- Clear communication and explanations of conditions/treatments
- Patient-centered care (listened to questions)
Common complaints
- Rushed appointments
- Poor bedside manner/lack of personality
- Concerns about provider listening skills
"Dr. Allen has a calm demeanor that immediately made me feel at ease. Patiently answered all my questions, took me step by step through my upcoming cataract surgeries and aftercare."
— WebMD Care review for Dr. Zegary Allen II"Dr Allen is my primary doctor.Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly."
— St. Elizabeth Healthcare provider bio review for Dr. Zegary Allen"Thorough, but no personality and rushed faster than any physician I have ever seen. It almost seemed like a joke. I hope my prescription is correct."
— Healthgrades review (General experience with Ophthalmology department provider)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood/Covington named best regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report; with five more listed among best – Kentucky Health News — Aug 4, 2025
- Part 2: Beyond the Naked Eye | St. Elizabeth Healthcare — Jan 27, 2026
- Fifth Magnet® Designation for St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Covington and Grant Demonstrates 20+ Year Commitment to Nursing | St. Elizabeth Healthcare — Oct 24, 2025
- KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS: UK HealthCare and St. Elizabeth Edgewood-Covington Hospitals tie for best Ky. hospitals in U.S. News & World Report rankings — Jun 14, 2026
- Kelly Klimo, O.D., M.S. | Cincinnati Eye Institute — Aug 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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