Saint Joseph Office - Great Lakes Eye Care
Ophthalmology • Saint Joseph, MI • Since 1987
About
Great Lakes Eye Care is a private ophthalmology practice headquartered in St. Joseph, Michigan. Founded in 1987, it operates 6 offices across Michigan (including St. Joseph, Niles, and South Haven) with a team of eight ophthalmologists and two optometrists and about 23 staff. The practice emphasizes personalized, compassionate eye care using up-to-date training and modern equipment. Key contact info for the Saint Joseph area includes the St. Joseph HQ address (2848 Niles Rd, St. Joseph, MI 49085) and main phone numbers: (269) 428-3300 and 1-800-424-2393.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
2848 Niles Rd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Phone
269-428-3300
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Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Apple Maps: 2.1/5 stars
- Vitals: 4.9/5 stars
- Facebook: 86% recommend (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- High ratings on some professional directories
- Compassionate service noted in select reviews
- Broad range of eye care services provided
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Perceived rude or unprofessional staff/technicians
- Lack of attentiveness from some physicians during consultations
- Disregard for patient time
"Totally not good from start to finish. I realize these folks are the only game in town and they act like it! The staff out front and checkout are ok, but "technicians" (high school grads) act like they are doctors."
— Apple Maps user review"They are the rudest place I have ever been. Patients time means absolutely nothing to them."
— Facebook group postSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Maximize Vision Insurance Before 2026 | St. Joe Vision Fort Wayne — Dec 3, 2025
- Great River Eye Clinic Announces Addition of Third Optometrist - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter — Jan 14, 2026
- Saint Joseph Ear, Nose and Throat Opens to Serve Michiana Community | Saint Joseph Health System — Sep 8, 2025
- Dr. Lauren Sanchez, OD - Optometrist in Mishawaka, IN — May 14, 2026
- Schedule corrective eye care with Specialty Eye Institute — Jan 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More ophthalmology clinics in Saint Joseph
Dr. Flood’s Vision Center (Go Vision) is a small, family-oriented eye care practice in Saint Joseph, MI. Key points: - Services: Comprehensive eye care including routine eye exams, eyewear fitting, contact lenses, treatment of eye disease/injury, and insurance/CareCredit options. - Locations: Three offices in Saint Joseph, MI (HQ at 206 Niles Ave) and nearby address on Niles Ave. - Staff and size: Very small practice with 2 employees. - Establishment and focus: Founded in 1980; positioned as a full-service vision center serving all ages with a large optical selection (designer to budget frames). - Eyewear and brands: Wide optical inventory featuring brands such as Gucci, Maui Jim, Costa, Ryban, and Cazal. - Billing/insurance: Offers insurance coverage and CareCredit financing. - Contact: info@govision.com; phone options (269) 408-8762 / (269) 408-8764. - Online presence: Website govision.com; modest web traffic with a strong local focus. If you’re specifically looking for a family eye doctor in Saint Joseph, Go Vision provides general eye care, an on-site optical, and financing options, with multiple Saint Joseph locations for convenience.
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