Ophthalmology: Cornea, External Diseases, Refractive Surgery
Idaho Falls
4.8
792 Ratings
157 Comments
Dr. Jason Hooton is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Cornea Society. He has special interests in partial thickness corneal transplants, dry eyes, and complex cataract surgery.
Dr. Jason Hooton is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Cornea Society. He has special interests in partial thickness corneal transplants, dry eyes, and complex cataract surgery.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
I was very pleased with Dr. Hooton and his staff. They were very friendly and took care of me. Dr. Hooton explained what we could do with my eyes and I walked away understanding everything. he said.
Oct-2024
Very kind and through
Oct-2024
Always professional, engaged in doing what is best for his clients, explaining the what and why's. Will always recommend his services to those that need his expertise
Oct-2024
Friendly, efficient and on time.
Oct-2024
Very understanding and helpful
Oct-2024
Provided a good overview of my eyes and and the questions that I had.
Sep-2024
Dr. Hooton listens to my questions carefully and answers them clearly.
Sep-2024
Thank you for clarifying the concerns I had with my eye. Top notch care and compassion!
Aug-2024
The very best in my humble opinion.
Aug-2024
Answered all our questions and very professional. We loved him!
Aug-2024
Exceptional job
Jul-2024
He’s by far the best doctor I’ve ever had in my life, and I’m 80 years old. He knows what he’s doing, very effective in relating it to me so that I understand it, and doesn’t leave the office until he knows that I’m ready to go. OUTSTANDING SURGEON!
D. Perdue
May-2024
I was given great care by both Dr Hooton and his staff! They were all very kind and professional in a very comfortable setting.
May-2024
Everone was so nice and helpful.
May-2024
Excelente staff.
May-2024
Very attentive and thorough
Apr-2024
Very friendly.
Took all the time I wanted
Feb-2024
He is so personable- answers your questions, presents your options clearly and calms your fears.
Feb-2024
Very nice and explained everything in a way that I could understand.
Feb-2024
Absolutely a great experience
Jan-2024
Excellent care 7th
Jan-2024
I really appreciate his candid honesty!!! We also appreciate that he explained things to us instead of talking over our heads. Thank you
Jan-2024
Very encouraging bisit
Dec-2023
Always enjoy my visits and trust his care.
Nov-2023
Very thorough and informative.
Nov-2023
Very thorough.
Nov-2023
He is polite, professional and caring. I have to go back on Friday for a follow up.
Nov-2023
He went over procedure and answered my questions
Sep-2023
Excellent service, highly recommended.
Sep-2023
Very fast, excellent service.10/10 everyone is pretty friendly and thorough with their job.
Aug-2023
high tech common sense
Aug-2023
Dr. Hooten was very knowledgeable and so patient with my father. I highly recommend him!
Aug-2023
My optometrist said I would get a more personal consultation with Dr. Hooton than with another clinic, but Dr. Hooton was very rushed through my evaluation and did not explain much about my overall eye health or show much concern for my fear of drugs after chemo damage.
His staff didn't have me come in earlier than the appointment for paperwork for a new patient. I should have known, but I didn't think about it. Maybe filling out forms took away from the time I had with him.
Jul-2023
Everyone was very helpful and friendly and Dr. Hooton gave excellent service.
Jul-2023
Dr. Hooting is the best. He takes time for questions after the exam. He’s very knowledgeable and kind.
Jul-2023
Knowledgeable, articulate, caring.
Jul-2023
Dr. Hooton was so kind to my mother, an excellent doctor!
Jul-2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable. I trust Dr. Hooten explicitly.
Jun-2023
Thorough in all communications and it was nice to see a maskless face.
May-2023
Dr. Hooton is always kind, knowledgeable about me and my eye health!
May-2023
So grateful to your office for getting my daughter in last minute and for Dr Hooton’s patience, willingness to answer all our questions and for going the extra mile to make sure my anxious daughter felt comfortable and well-cared for. Thank you.
May-2023
Careful explanation of all procedures done. Gives suggestions for keeping eyes healthy.
May-2023
After preliminary, annual testing, was sent to a central waiting area for over an hour prior to seeing the Dr. Additionally, my chart had been swapped with another patient. The Dr is good — the patent flow is sub-optimal.
May-2023
Explained all my questions well. Didn't feel like he was pushing me to a more expensive cataract type lens even when I was ready to get the more expensive one. Very polite and a good listener!
May-2023
I was two hours early and they got me in right away!!
May-2023
very professional
May-2023
Very personable and easy to engage on conversation. Seems a bit rushed so is there over booking?
Apr-2023
The only complaint I have is very long wait times.
Mar-2023
It's obvious he just wanted to operate. He got annoyed and left in a whirlwind. He wasn't even curious about my particular case, and he didn't know about the technology available for my issue, reading approaching traffic signs. Establishment medicine inside the box. Yeah, no guaranty the operation would solve my problem, he said. Disappointing. He didn't appreciate my complimenting his family. Self-serving.
Mar-2023
He is always friendly b
Mar-2023
Love Dr. Hooton. I have been seeing him for four years and am always satisfied. Thank you!
Feb-2023
Common sense was easy to understand.
Jan-2023
Exceptional service and treatment
Jan-2023
Wonderful clinic. Thanks so much.
Nov-2022
He was great and friendly
I was afraid but he made me relax with his smile waiting time was very fast@
Nov-2022
Covered all concerns
Oct-2022
He is very knowlegable and a very nice person. I'm glad I am going to be going to him for my eyes.
Oct-2022
Very good
Oct-2022
Very professional and thorough. Takes time to communicate and does so clearly. Friendly and easy to talk too.
Oct-2022
I didn’t feel that he was very thorough in his exam. I didn’t feel that he took my concerns very seriously. He was not very personable.
Sep-2022
Very thorough and helpful!
Sep-2022
Knowledgeable, Explained eye condition and different options for treatment, concise, answered questions and asked if I had any other questions.
Sep-2022
He's great. Takes the time to answer any concerns.
Sep-2022
Everyone was personable and very helpful. Got in quite quickly and done in about 35-40 minutes. I thought they did a good job getting me in and out, but still thorough, very nicely.
Sep-2022
Absolutely phenomenal care from literally everyone there, everyone is so kind and Dr. Hooton has helped me a TON in the short time I've been there. Recommend 1000 times to everyone!!
Sep-2022
Dr. Hooton was fantastic and answered all of my questions. I have absolute confidence in him. My only concerns are regarding the extensive wait times between the tests and actually getting to see the doctor.
Jun-2022
He explained things clear so I understood what was going on.
Jun-2022
Great care!
May-2022
Excellent and very thorough!
May-2022
Explains things well and wants to be sure all your questions and concerns are addressed
Apr-2022
I have every confidence in Dr. Hooton. He is knowledgeable, thorough and caring. He takes time to answer my questions. It's always a pleasure to visit with him. Thank you.
Mar-2022
Jason has been very patience with me.
Mar-2022
Dr Hooten was very professional, thorough and kind.
Mar-2022
Very thorough very personable staff were very good as well looking forward to my next visit. Bruce Beardsley
Feb-2022
Very informative and professional.
Feb-2022
He did a terrific job of explaining everything and answering our questions.
Jan-2022
Great doctor and the staff is wonderful!
Dec-2021
I didn’t get hardly any time or word in edgewise considering I was there almost two and a half hours. He seemed to just want to get on to the next patient like he was walking through a revolving door.
Dec-2021
Thank you for working me into the day's schedule of patients. My eye has healed well and I am free of discomfort. DT
Dec-2021
He seemed to have no idea of who I was and why I was there.
Nov-2021
This was my first appointment and the service was "OUTSTANDING"
Nov-2021
Excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable and explained everything to me in understandable terms. I would recommend Doctor Hooton highly you everyone.
Nov-2021
After a long and busy day Doctor Hooton made time to call late in the evening and ask how I was doing. I appreciate the concern and personal attention. I am elated with the early results of the cataract surgery.
Nov-2021
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Will refer to everyone I know!
Nov-2021
Very patient and thorough. Didn’t understand why we couldn’t have a patient copy of report due to hipa. Have to pay social security for information didn’t like that. But dr was awesome and so was the technician
Oct-2021
We had a very good service at your facility and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Dr Hooton is a good informative person answering all our questions.
Oct-2021
Didn’t even give me a chance to ask one question. Other than that he does seem knowledgeable and confident which is nice
Oct-2021
Dr. Hooton is professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Fantastic staff as well.
Sep-2021
He even remembered that we were remodeling and asked if we were finished!
Sep-2021
Very pleased. Dr. Hooton was very thorough and very informative in the exam.
Sep-2021
Takes his time, answers your questions
Sep-2021
Very good communicator and a pleasure to have as my eye doctor
Sep-2021
I have been a patient of both Dr. Traynor and Dr. Hooton and both have been outstanding. We also highly recommend Kathleen for her skills in doing the preliminary testing.
Sep-2021
Excellent doctor. Very informative.
Aug-2021
Thank you for helping me to better understand the cataract surgury and what could and could not be done!!
Aug-2021
He was very professional, thorough and friendly.
Aug-2021
Everyone from check in to check out went great!!! Thank you Dr Hooton and Staff!! Mom
Aug-2021
Got me right in. Got right down to business. Answered all of my questions clearly. Very upbeat office environment.
Aug-2021
Very good. So professional and answered questions completely.
Aug-2021
staff was quick. doctor was nice
Aug-2021
No complaints. Dr Hooten came to the same conclusion I already had--No obvious cause for my temporary white out, need to wait and see.
I think he would be better served to slow down a bit and speak a bit softer.
Jul-2021
He gave me answers after the last four years without any
Jul-2021
Dr. Hooten was very good about explaining all the options for treatment of my cataracts. He conveyed what choices were best for me, but let me make the decisions. Very personable, professional and competent.
Jul-2021
Professional, Personal, the "go to" Doctor for quality eye care!
Grateful for such great care!
Jun-2021
Really listens to and answers my questions. I have total confidence in his approach to my medical issues.
Jun-2021
Jason took the time required to properly examine my eyes and then went the extra mile to explain everything In a understandable manner. Much appreciated.
Jun-2021
Excelente!!
Jun-2021
Super caregiver! While on vacation in Idaho, developed a possible retinal tear. He agreed to see me within the next hour and provided a diagnosis for treatment and to allow us to continue on safely. He also contacted my home provider with his diagnosis. When I called my home provider, they had already received his report!
Jun-2021
Did a good job explaining everything. Had some waiting time so the eye drops could have time to dialate my eyes. It was a good experience.
Jun-2021
Awesome Doctor!
May-2021
Very knowledgeable & had good explanations of procedures, options & associated risks.
May-2021
Dr. Hooton has been a big help with my eye condition and very good at explaining what is happening and how to deal with it. Very intelligent and thorough.
May-2021
Dr. Hooten is the best! He has been very dedicated to our care. He is very kind and knowledgeable. He never seems like he is in a rush and always willing to answer our questions. Thank you Dr. Hooten for your amazing care
May-2021
Very helpful in answering all questions I had concerning an eye problem.
May-2021
Wonderful!! Answered all my questions!!
Very thorough & also very kind!
Apr-2021
Knowledgeable and caring!
Apr-2021
Personable. Respectful. Explained everything well to me.
Mar-2021
Dr. Hooton is always thorough in his examinations and wonderful about taking time to answer questions and explaining procedures...he is always cheerful and smiling while being honest with his patients... I recommend Dr. Hooton to anyone needing an excellent opthalmologist.
Mar-2021
Excellent service!
Mar-2021
Personable, informative, and succinct.
Mar-2021
Gave me plenty of time ... answered all my questions ... straightforward. Excellent!
Jul-2020
This is THE BEST office, support staff, optical department, and of course the best ophthalmologist I (we) have EVER had any experience with.
Jul-2020
Fantastic all around great experience. Will highly recommend to everyone wanting better eyesight.
Jul-2020
Very, polite, I liked that he started off trying to save me money. Also I got right in which was great.
Jul-2020
Thank you for the thorough exam.
Jun-2020
Very high tech atmosphere. Good first time visit. looking forward to next appointment. Thank You to all employees for wearing a mask!
Jun-2020
New patient and had emergency. He worked me in immediately for diagnosis and treatment.
Jan-2020
This my first encounter with Dr. Hooton seemed rushed, detached, in notable contrast to my previous experiences with Dr. Thompson.
Jan-2020
Dr. Hooton was very thorough; and kind
Jan-2020
Very knowledgable. Dr. Hooten explained each step as we went along.
I was very pleased with our success. It is a blessing to see again.
Sep-2019
Nice job!
Aug-2019
Very professional, very knowledgeable, Dr. Hooten and staff are always very caring and easy to talk to. I always leave my visits feeling positive and feeling that I have received exceptional care.
Aug-2019
Felt like he rushed his assessment, will find out in a few days I suppose.
Aug-2019
Very helpful and courteous
Aug-2019
Saw me on short notice. Very informative. Super nice.
Jul-2019
Dr. Hooton is very friendly and personable. His empathy and concern are outstanding. In addition, he is extremely knowledgeable and skillful in ophthalmology. He answers all questions and never seems rushed. He takes great pride in his work.
Jul-2019
Was very great DR.
Jun-2019
First time I went to him liked the eye appointment plan to go back again
May-2019
Very streamline and good care. Thanks
May-2019
Took time to answer questions and explain things well. Gave me options for long-term care as needed.
Apr-2019
Very informational. Professional
Mar-2019
My husband and I weren't very impressed with Dr. Hooton. We were not familiar with my husband's diagnosis and he made us feel stupid when asking questions.
Mar-2019
Dr. Hooton was extremely friendly, he couldn't discuss details as this was an SSI court ordered appointment, but he was very empathetic towards my feelings and Im hoping after my SSI hearing he will be able to help me with all of my unfortunate eye c
Mar-2019
I only got to shake his hand. Then he had me see his partner in the office. Dr. H. But in the time I did talk to him he was very nice.
Mar-2019
We have seen him four times and he’s very thorough very informative and pleasant his staff is good to
Jan-2019
Dr. Hooton is very knowledgeable
and very personable. He makes sure he explains options clearly and puts you at ease.
Jan-2019
Dr Hooton is not only a very capable, caring doctor but also very compassionate about his work. He is always willing to answer questions-someitmes probably several times until I understand. I have already recommended to several friends,
Jan-2019
Dr. Hooten is really invested in my eye health . Very professional, knowledgeable and caring.
Jan-2019
Friendly and personable!
Jan-2019
He was great. Bud
Jan-2019
Excellent choice for eye surgery I have perfect vision again Steve Sanders 68 years young
Jan-2019
Talked too fast. Too much information to assimilate and he wanted me to commit to having surgery before I had time to process.
Jan-2019
Very intelligent, personable, professional and easy to trust and have confidence in. An excellent Doctor.
Jan-2019
Excellent, thoughtful, reassuring
Jan-2019
Very Nice New Doctor. Seems to be very though. Happy to have him as my Dr.
Jan-2019
He got me in that same day because I was afraid I’d lost a contact in my eye. He explained what he was doing and answered all my questions.
Jan-2019
Dr. Hooton is a good listener, empathic and asked questions and did the diagnostic testing that enabled him to make a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan and care for my eyes.
Dr. Jason Hooton was born in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He attended medical school as an Idaho “WWAMI” student at the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his internship in Spokane, Washington.
Dr. Hooton received his ophthalmology training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he was selected Chief Resident by faculty and peers. His desire for further training led him to complete a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. While there, he was awarded a research fellowship to study how the latest corneal transplant technology can be safely used in underserved areas around the world.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Cornea Society. Dr. Hooton has special interests in partial thickness corneal transplants, dry eyes, and complex cataract surgery.
He and his family are excited to be back in Idaho and to take advantage of all it has to offer.
I was very pleased with Dr. Hooton and his staff. They were very friendly and took care of me. Dr. Hooton explained what we could do with my eyes and I walked away understanding everything. he said.
Very kind and through
Always professional, engaged in doing what is best for his clients, explaining the what and why's. Will always recommend his services to those that need his expertise
Friendly, efficient and on time.
Very understanding and helpful
Provided a good overview of my eyes and and the questions that I had.
Dr. Hooton listens to my questions carefully and answers them clearly.
Thank you for clarifying the concerns I had with my eye. Top notch care and compassion!
The very best in my humble opinion.
Answered all our questions and very professional. We loved him!