Eye Doctor Morganton | Ophthalmologist Morganton, NC
Ophthalmology • Morganton, NC • Multiple locations including Morganton; details list several clinics (The Marion Eye Clinic, Forest City Eye Clinic, Cleveland Eye Clinic & Eye Surgery Center, Rutherford College Eye Clinic, Surgery Center of Morganton Eye Physicians, Eye Surgery Center of Shelby) locations
About
Morganton Eye Physicians is a private eye care practice based in Morganton, NC, with 3 offices in Morganton and Shelby. They provide general ophthalmology and medical eye services, led by a small team of specialists. The practice has about 8 employees and annual revenue around $23.8 million. Contact: 1-704-482-2020. Office locations: - 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 - 1622 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150 - 335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 Key angles for your search: - Eye doctor / ophthalmologist in Morganton, NC - Private eye care provider serving Morganton and nearby areas - Local ophthalmology specialists with multiple Morganton/Shelby offices
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
335 East Parker Road, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
828-433-1000
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Opening Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Office hours shown for Morganton location); Saturday hours vary (as noted for some locations)
Emergency Care
After Hours Emergency Number: 800-222-3335
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
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The doctors at Morganton Eye offer a complete range of Comprehensive Eye Care services.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jonathan Lowry): 4.2/5 stars (5 reviews) (5 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Richard Akers): 3.7/5 stars (20 ratings)
- US News (Dr. Jordan Margo): 5/5 stars (8 reviews)
- WebMD/Vitals (Dr. Philip Kath): 3.7 to 4.0/5 stars (6 ratings)
- Birdeye (Morganton Eye Physicians PA - Marion): 3/5 stars (36 reviews)
- Birdeye (Morganton Eye Physicians PA - Forest City): 3.2/5 stars (118 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Stephen Scott): 5/5 stars (1 review) (3 ratings)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and professional medical care
- Clear explanations of conditions and surgical procedures
- Compassionate and patient-focused bedside manner reported by many patients
- Success in restoring vision through surgery
Common complaints
- Long wait times for scheduled appointments
- Rude or arrogant staff/provider bedside manner
- Issues with prescription accuracy and follow-up care
- Perceived lack of respect for patient time
"Dr. Lowry removed a cyst from my eye, and he was excellent. He was super nice and professional and explained everything to me completely."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Jonathan Lowry)"Zero bedside manner. Reluctant to exam me for new glasses, said that wasn't his job, Rude, Arrogant."
— Healthgrades (Dr. William Walton II)"He is a straight forward doctor, surgeon that explains everything in detail that is understandable. Caring physician also."
— Vitals (Dr. Philip Kath)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Philip D. Kath, MD - Ophthalmologist in Shelby, NC — May 14, 2026
- Dr. William L. Porfilio, MD | Burlington, NC | Ophthalmologist — Feb 23, 2026
- Dr. Robert M. Bauer, MD - Ophthalmologist in Greenville, NC — Jun 11, 2026
- Dr. April Cotton, MD, Family Physician | Morganton, NC | WebMD — Aug 8, 2025
- Dr. Eliza N. Sangmuah, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Morganton, NC — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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