Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Optometry | WVU Eye Institute
Ophthalmology • Wheeling, WV • 4 (Main Campus plus United Hospital Center, Wheeling Hospital, Summersville Regional Medical Center) locations
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Main Campus: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506; United Hospital Center: 1370 Johnson Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330; Wheeling Hospital: 1 Medical Park Road, Wheeling, WV 26003; Summersville Regional Medical Center, Northside Professional Building, 702 Professional Park Drive, Summersville, WV 26651
Phone
855-WVU-CARE
mediarelations@wvumedicine.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 4.1 out of 5 stars (for the broader WVU Wheeling Hospital) (1,230 reviews (for the hospital overall))
Patients praise
- access to specialized, board-certified eye care locally in Wheeling
- professional and knowledgeable medical staff for some patients
- effective long-term vision preservation and treatment for serious eye conditions
- clear explanation of treatment plans by some providers
Common complaints
- long wait times and perceived time management issues
- reports of uncommunicative or dismissive bedside manner from specific providers
- perceived lack of compassion or failure to explain procedures during visits
- dissatisfaction with specific surgical or treatment outcomes
"I found him to be uncommunicative and lacking in compassion. I left the appointment feeling dismissed and disrespected."
— Individual patient review regarding care at Wheeling Hospital Ophthalmology"5 star doctors, 1 star service. No matter what your appointment time, expect to wait 2 hours at the very least before you see your doctor."
— Patient review regarding wait times at WVU Eye Institute (Morgantown location referenced)"They’re also dedicated to trying to preserve my vision, which is a major, long-term approach."
— Patient testimonial regarding care received at the WVU Eye InstituteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- WVU Eye Institute focuses on prevention | WVU Medicine | wvnews.com — May 18, 2026
- Lions Club Donates Pediatric Vision Screener To WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital | News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer — May 21, 2026
- WVU Eye Institute outreach initiative provides residents with opportunity to deliver critical vision evaluation services to WVSDB students | News | West Virginia University — Apr 22, 2026
- WVU Eye Institute Ophthalmologist Dr. John Nguyen reaches underserved patients through local and global outreach initiatives | News | West Virginia University — Feb 16, 2026
- Rotations at local VA provide WVU ophthalmology residents with unique learning experiences and opportunities to give back to veterans | News | West Virginia University — Feb 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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