Ophthalmology: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Providence, East Greenwich
Most recent review: 1 month ago
4.8
310 Ratings
87 Comments
Dr. David Robbins Tien is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist and the founder of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Associates. Dr. Tien completed his fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital.
Dr. David Robbins Tien is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist and the founder of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Associates. Dr. Tien completed his fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital.
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Waited two hours to be seen awful experience. The waiting room was jam packed to the point people were sitting on the floor in the hallway!!! Double booking??? Possibly
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very long wait. Luckily I fed my newborn in parking lot before and after. But the appointment was about 2 hours from start of wait to finish. The exam room had a lot of hair stuck in the chair from previous patients.
Doctor Tien himself was great no complaints there.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very knowledgeable and professional
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
Very helpful and knowledgeable
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Despite the fact that the full duration of the appointment took 2 hours (for a routine eye exam) the 8 minutes or so that he actually spent with us felt rushed. Not very personable, otherwise he was fine
(3 months ago)
Jan-2026
I thought the communication was below average. He was defensive over reasonable questions and had a dismissive approach to addressing the questions.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
He has seen my daughter that has grave disease since 5 years old, she is now 16th. He is fantastic! Highly recommended.
(6 months ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional, has a great attitude, and so wonderful with children. Very informative and explains what everything is and what it means, I was very pleased
(7 months ago)
Oct-2025
Very good Dr
(9 months ago)
Jul-2025
First impressions are important- starting your day running a half hour behind on the first/second appointment with no explanation or apology is really unacceptable.
Dr. Tien graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. He is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist, and completed his ophthalmology residency at New York University and his fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He founded Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Associates in 1993 and was chief of ophthalmology at Hasbro Children's Hospital for 20 years. Dr. Tien is also associate clinical professor at Brown University Department of Ophthalmology. He has hospital appointments at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children's Hospital, and Women and Infants' Hospital, and has been named a Rhode Island "Top Doc" numerous times. Dr. Tien has lectured around the country and throughout the world on pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and is the author of numerous scholarly publications in the field. Click on Dr. Tien's photo for more information.
Waited two hours to be seen awful experience. The waiting room was jam packed to the point people were sitting on the floor in the hallway!!! Double booking??? Possibly
Very long wait. Luckily I fed my newborn in parking lot before and after. But the appointment was about 2 hours from start of wait to finish. The exam room had a lot of hair stuck in the chair from previous patients. Doctor Tien himself was great no complaints there.
Very knowledgeable and professional
Very helpful and knowledgeable
Despite the fact that the full duration of the appointment took 2 hours (for a routine eye exam) the 8 minutes or so that he actually spent with us felt rushed. Not very personable, otherwise he was fine
I thought the communication was below average. He was defensive over reasonable questions and had a dismissive approach to addressing the questions.
He has seen my daughter that has grave disease since 5 years old, she is now 16th. He is fantastic! Highly recommended.
Very professional, has a great attitude, and so wonderful with children. Very informative and explains what everything is and what it means, I was very pleased
Very good Dr
First impressions are important- starting your day running a half hour behind on the first/second appointment with no explanation or apology is really unacceptable.