Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D., focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina at Southwest Retina Specialists, where he is known as “Dr. Eddie.” In 1992, he graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio in 1996.
Dr. Eddie interned at UTHSC through 1997, followed by a residency in general ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (part of the University of Miami system) from 1997 to 2000. He completed a Retina/Vitreous Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in 2001 and served as chief resident and clinical instructor there through 2002.
Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D., focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina at Southwest Retina Specialists, where he is known as “Dr. Eddie.” In 1992, he graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio in 1996.
Dr. Eddie interned at UTHSC through 1997, followed by a residency in general ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (part of the University of Miami system) from 1997 to 2000. He completed a Retina/Vitreous Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in 2001 and served as chief resident and clinical instructor there through 2002.
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Great friendly doctor
Oct-2024
Great customer service
Oct-2024
Dr Eddy is an excellent Dr, but waiting to see him is ridiculous. Be prepared to stay at least 3-4 hours waiting
Oct-2024
He saved my eyes soye
Oct-2024
Great doctor. Easy to relate to.
Oct-2024
I feel i am in very competent and caring hands with Dr. Eddy!
Oct-2024
Great Doctor and nice guy.
Oct-2024
Just the BEST Always kind, informative. I’m pretty sure everyone love Dr Eddy
Oct-2024
Dr. Eddy was thorough and explained to me the procedures and what I need to do get thing's started.
Oct-2024
Todo muy vien muy amable y en el idioma de uno es bueno
Oct-2024
Excellent provider. Always takes the time to explain and answer questions. I have received the very best care from everyone at this practice for many years.
Sep-2024
Wonderful, as usual.
Sep-2024
Exceptional physician!
Sep-2024
Attentive, engaging and confident
Sep-2024
hes the best
Sep-2024
The service is great, it's the time consuming waiting to be seen. I was therev4hrs n I over heard some people they had been there 5 hrs. Dr Eddy is 100% great.
Sep-2024
Other than being there for a total of 3 hrs and 45 minutes with lovely clinical people, I did well. Dr Eddie is awesome!!! We needed a fast walk after our visit which we did. (2 miles)
Sep-2024
Really like Dr. Eddy, he is very knowledgeable & good with patients.
Sep-2024
Worth the 3 hour wait
Sep-2024
Thank you for having me and he a very nice eye Dr I like when explain everything and the staff was very helpful
Sep-2024
Doctor Eddie is truly a great one
Sep-2024
Best retina specialist ,
Sep-2024
I’m grateful to have such an excellent doctor helping me keep my eye sight. I appreciate the multitude of tests even it makes our visit longer. I am glad he’s so thorough.
Sep-2024
Very good Dr. Knows what to do to help keep your eyesight.
Sep-2024
Wonderful and personable doctor. Thank you, Dr. Eddie. You are much appreciated.
Sep-2024
He’s the BEDT❤️
Aug-2024
He was great. Great bedside manner!
Aug-2024
Good check up
Aug-2024
Dr Eddie is a blessing for the people of our area. He is caring, knowledgable, takes time to listen to his patients, n he has a great smile. He s a happy person n he cares. Thanks!!
Aug-2024
4 1/2 hour wait for a morning appointment is too long NT.
Aug-2024
.great with his patients
Aug-2024
best doctor ever
Aug-2024
I enjoy his straight forward attitude when discussing my eye problems. He is very easy to talk to too!
Aug-2024
Did a good job on my surgery. I haven't had problems since. Explained everything well. Very personable.
Aug-2024
He is very good at what he does. He helped me so much. Couldn’t ask for better.
Aug-2024
Dr Eddy is an amazing kind doctor. I’m glad I was able to see him.
Aug-2024
Extremely caring.
Aug-2024
Dr Eddie is a delight, he’s very genuine and his knowledge is off the charts.
Aug-2024
Waiting rooms were packed but Dr. Ysasaga was warm and explained the diagnosis and answered all my questions. Very good appointment.
Aug-2024
Wisj there were more of him. He is attentive and fantastic with explaining what is happening with your eye and what the goals And plans are.
Aug-2024
I appreciate that Dr. Ysasaga always time to clearly explain my condition and answer my questions. I’m so thankful he is in Amarillo and my doctor!
Aug-2024
Real like the Dr
Aug-2024
Dr was good a little un personable today but he was busy but not any more than usual...
Aug-2024
An excellent repoire with patients.
Aug-2024
Dr Eddie is phenomenal. Always upbeat, friendly & positive
Aug-2024
He is great. He saved my eye sight.
Aug-2024
Too rushed to answer my questions. Left message with front desk to tell the doctor what optometrist to send message about my eye exam. Dr. Anderson because Eyeglass World no loner has a doctor. Am still having trouble seeing after my tests at your office. Thanks.
Aug-2024
Had a very timely appointment today! Staff & Dr.Eddie bc were spot-on & all went great!
Brenda Warren
Aug-2024
Long wait- over two hours-
Aug-2024
My rating has almost always been excellent. However, my recent appt did not go well- drops instilled, was an hour ‘til Dr. Eddie came, inj. was extremely painful, even for several hours after. I’m ok now.
Aug-2024
He is very thorough and treats his patients very well. Plus he is always optimistic and very nice.
Aug-2024
I love Dr. Eddie
Jul-2024
Amazing doctor. Thorough and informative. A true professional.
Jul-2024
Always very professional and friendly and informative!
Jul-2024
The best.
Jul-2024
Good doctor
Jul-2024
I always appreciate Dr Eddy! Efficient, knowledgeable, friendly!
Jul-2024
Great physician
Jul-2024
He is a excellent Dr. Very busy but that is expected with the best.
Jul-2024
He was very good at explaining what was happening with my eyes. I trust Dr.Yasaga and will continue to see(pun unintended), him in the future.
I wish I could name his assistant who was very helpful also.
Jul-2024
The only thing we dislike is the excessive wait time. 3 hours for today’s visit
Jul-2024
He Isa reat Dr. Very understanding.
Jul-2024
Staff are wonderful, thoughtful and caring. They go out of their way to help the patients. Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga is a pleasure. He makes all of his patients feel comfortable and he is a very good Doctor.
Jul-2024
Dr Eddie is a wonderful doctor and I’m very grateful for his knowledge and expertise in taking care of my eyes.
Jul-2024
Dr. EDDIE is very nice, he explains everything with great detail. Spends time yo listen to any questions or concerns!
Jul-2024
Great guy. Wonderful personality and takes time to let you know what condition you’re in.
Jul-2024
Dr. Eddie is always kind, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable.
Jul-2024
The wait to see Dr. Eddie is very long but may be unavoidable.
Jul-2024
Dr Eddie and all of his staff are very caring and friendly. I would recommend him to anyone.
Jul-2024
The best, hands down.
He truly care for all his patient.
Jul-2024
I really appreciate Dr Eddie and his knowledge on the care of my eyes.
Jul-2024
Dr Eddie is great. I would highly recommend him to anyone with retina problems
Jul-2024
Love Dr Eddie he is a great caring doctor!
Jul-2024
Fr eddy is amazing and very good.
My appointment as at 11:00 but i waited in f 1 for 1 1/2 hours before being called back. I was getting one injection in my right . Finally got the shot and left the building at 1:30
TOO LONG WAITING TIME
Jul-2024
Excellent Dr.!!!
Jul-2024
Great doctor he explains everything where you can understand what he’s doing. He has saved the sight in my right eye you can’t find a better caring doctor
Jul-2024
Dr. Eddie is kind and patient, always explains what is happening with my eyes. I feel blessed to have him caring for me.
Jul-2024
Dr. Ysasaga is very personable and very, very smart. I trust him completely. And I can’t say enough good things about him. I would recommend him to anyone.
Jul-2024
I am STILL WAITING
3and a half hours Later and have NOT SEEN DR
Jul-2024
Very professional and nice staff.
Jul-2024
Office visits takes too long. Eye examination less the a hour. Waiting to see the doctor 3 hours. Should be able to schedule a visit in less than 2 hours.
Jun-2024
Takes too long
Jun-2024
Dr Ysasaga took the time to listen and explain my situation to me. He also assured me that the path forward was the right way to go.
Jun-2024
To long in waiting
Jun-2024
Excellent manners towards patient
Jun-2024
Dr Ysasaga is the absolute best in Amarillo, I wouldn't go to anyone else , I have been a patient since 2006
Jun-2024
Always a 5 Star!!
Jun-2024
The best!!
Jun-2024
He is my favorite doctor , that I have to see ! He has been very good to me ! Wouldn’t go to any one else !
Jun-2024
Great positive attitude!
Jun-2024
Personable as well as professional!
Jun-2024
Wonderful and caring!!!
Jun-2024
The man is great at keeping me seeing!
Jun-2024
Confused about return visit -
Dr complained the last was “too long !”
Please ask Dr Eddie to review for me .
Jun-2024
Good visit all around
Jun-2024
We just love Dr. Eddie. Very professional and fun to talk to.
Jun-2024
He is the best. Caring, listens, and so intelligent.
Jun-2024
Great Dr piss poor office ⚕️
Jul-2024
He is very kind and patient when explaining a needed procedure and uses pictures to help us understand.
Jun-2024
Thorough, kind, efficient
Jun-2024
He always takes the time to explain everything
Jun-2024
Great Doctor
Jun-2024
Dr. Eddy is the best! He genuinely cares about you and your vision problems and is up to date on the latest treatments and medications. He’s also personable and makes you feel at ease.
Jun-2024
Not only is he an excellent Dr, but he is also very kind.
Jun-2024
Very exceptional doctor
Jun-2024
He is very meticulous with his exams. Heis staff are very good at their jobs.
Dr. Eddy displays a very caring manner and is encouraging when I goof and get a high A1C
Jun-2024
Dr Eddie is great!! Very knowledgeable and thorough. Even though he sees dozens of patients a day, he will still take time answer questions.
Jun-2024
He is an excellent doctor but you wait at least three hours to see him 12 minutes!
Jun-2024
Professional.. .extremely proficient. None better
Jun-2024
Always a positive experience
Jun-2024
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Southwest Retina Specialists
7411 Wallace Blvd Amarillo, TX 79106
Dr. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D., focuses on diseases and surgery of the retina at Southwest Retina Specialists, where he is known as “Dr. Eddie.” In 1992, he graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSC) in San Antonio in 1996.
Dr. Eddie interned at UTHSC through 1997, followed by a residency in general ophthalmology at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (part of the University of Miami system) from 1997 to 2000. He completed a Retina/Vitreous Fellowship at Bascom Palmer in 2001 and served as chief resident and clinical instructor there through 2002.
He returned to Texas in 2002 to open a vitreoretinal private practice in Amarillo
Great friendly doctor
Great customer service
Dr Eddy is an excellent Dr, but waiting to see him is ridiculous. Be prepared to stay at least 3-4 hours waiting
He saved my eyes soye
Great doctor. Easy to relate to.
I feel i am in very competent and caring hands with Dr. Eddy!
Great Doctor and nice guy.
Just the BEST Always kind, informative. I’m pretty sure everyone love Dr Eddy
Dr. Eddy was thorough and explained to me the procedures and what I need to do get thing's started.
Todo muy vien muy amable y en el idioma de uno es bueno