Ophthalmologist San Luis Obispo - Pacific Eye
Ophthalmology • San Luis Obispo, CA • Since 2004 • 1 (San Luis Obispo) locations
About
Pacific Eye Surgeons is a private ophthalmology practice on California’s Central Coast, founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Luis Obispo. They offer comprehensive eye care with board-certified ophthalmologists and an optometrist, serving San Luis Obispo and nearby counties from 8 locations (including San Luis Obispo HQ at 3855 Broad St, Ste B). Services and roles span surgical retina, comprehensive ophthalmology, medical optometry, and related eye care support staff. They operate as a 11-employee practice with about $10M annual revenue. Contact options include multiple local phone numbers and the San Luis Obispo area, with locations across Santa Maria, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Paso Robles, and more. If you’re seeking an ophthalmologist or eye surgeon in San Luis Obispo, Pacific Eye Surgeons is a principal option on the Central Coast.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
3855 Broad Street, Suite B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone
+1-805-545-8100
renaldo.johnson@uvpeye.com
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM Closed Saturday & Sunday
Emergency Care
Emergency eye care available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered at Pacific Eye in San Luis Obispo?
The practice offers comprehensive and routine eye exams and advanced care for cataracts, glaucoma, retina, dry eyes, diabetic eye care, laser eye surgery, and more.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp/Apple Maps: 3.2/5 (87 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. McRee): 5.0/5 (64 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. McRee): 4.8/5 (81 ratings)
- Vitals (Dr. Spiegel): 4.9/5 (62 ratings)
Patients praise
- professionalism and knowledge of physicians
- thorough and clear explanations of conditions
- successful surgical outcomes, particularly cataract surgery
- friendly and efficient support staff
- compassionate bedside manner
Common complaints
- billing and insurance processing inaccuracies and disputes
- long wait times for appointments and office visits
- communication challenges with office staff
- occasional negative clinical outcomes or perceived lack of follow-up
"Dr. McRee is an excellent surgeon. He completed 2 cataract surgeries and my vision improved dramatically. I opted for the multi lenses which I would certainly recommend to others."
— WebMD (Patient Review)"The surgery turned out badly. Dr. Jennifer A. Spiegel, who performed the surgery said: “it happens” and walked out."
— Trustpilot (Patient Review)"They want to charge $150 copay. I called my insurance and they said it should be $0 copay."
— Yelp/Apple Maps (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- John Burley Cotter, MD | Ophthalmology (Eye) | San Luis Obispo, CA — Mar 31, 2026
- Dr. Craig A. Merrill, M.D., Ophthalmology | San Luis Obispo, CA — Aug 13, 2025
- World Blindness Month | Advanced Eye Care at Pacific Eye Surgeons — Oct 13, 2025
- Community Involvement - Pacific Eye Surgeons — Dec 15, 2025
- Ophthalmologist San Luis Obispo | About Pacific Eye Surgeons — Mar 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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