Ophthalmology: Eye Exams, LASIK Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery
Buffalo, Orchard Park
4.9
630 Ratings
158 Comments
Dr. John Hammersmith is a licensed Optometrist at Eye Care & Vision Associates and regularly performs comprehensive eye examinations, including prescribing eyeglasses and diagnosing eye conditions.
Dr. John Hammersmith is a licensed Optometrist at Eye Care & Vision Associates and regularly performs comprehensive eye examinations, including prescribing eyeglasses and diagnosing eye conditions.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Eye Care & Vision Associates through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr. Hammersmith is the best eye doctor I've ever seen and I've had glaucoma for over 20 years ago I've seen many eye care specialists.
Aug-2024
A well trusted and helpful professional
Aug-2024
Excellent customer care and quickly
Aug-2024
Professional and courteous and keeping on thop of my eye problems.
Aug-2024
Dr. Hammersmith is always so friendly yet professional. His calming demeanor puts me at ease.
Aug-2024
Awesome Experience Great Staff.very helpful with all questiond.
Aug-2024
Knowledgeable, personable are a great combination to have in a Doctor !
Jul-2024
Very pleasant & very professional 👍⛳️
Jul-2024
I always feel comfortable going to ECVA and seeing Dr. Hammersmith.
Jun-2024
Very friendly, informative and professional. He took his time checking out my issue and informed me of ways to find relief.
Jun-2024
Dr is extremely professional and nice along with his office staff
Jun-2024
Everyone was very welcoming, plesent
May-2024
Extremely professional, knowledgeable and thorough.
Apr-2024
He is the best!! He is very nice and explains everything so you can understand. He is very knowledgeable. Takes time with his patients to answer any questions you may have.
Apr-2024
Dr. Hammersmith was very professional and really nice. Explained everything to me where I could under. He had a very pleasant demeanor and a friendly smile.
Apr-2024
Very efficient and on time.
Apr-2024
The best, Dr. Hammersmith truly cares for his client!!!
Mar-2024
As always, a perfect gentleman and a wonderful physician
Feb-2024
Very professional and experienced. Great demeanor.
Jan-2024
Everyone was super kind and patient
Jan-2024
Amazing doctor. He took a great care of my four years old daughter.
Jan-2024
Friendly. Took time to answer questions
Nov-2023
Dr. Hammer smith was amazing with my son. He was very kind.
Nov-2023
Great job, very personable & professional.
Oct-2023
I feel taken care of there. Everyone is polite and seem to be genuine.
Oct-2023
Dr. Hammersmith is so kind and so knowledgeable. His technician, Nick, is also extremely personable and skilled.
Oct-2023
Dr Hammersmith is the most nicest person in the world
Sep-2023
Very good
Sep-2023
Great visit! Personable, responsive, and engaging. Quick visit no long wait.
Sep-2023
He' always pleasant and professional as is the entire staff
Sep-2023
Great customer service8
Sep-2023
Excellent Service
Aug-2023
Nice Doctor pleasant
Jul-2023
Excellent staff and very nice Doctor
Jun-2023
Attention to detail, great listener, and good staff.
Jun-2023
Very kind, patient, helpful. I’m grateful for his care.
May-2023
Professional and friendly, has an amazing staff as well. Haven’t had an eye exam in many years and went smoothly beyond expectations!
May-2023
Wonderful personality. Kind, gentle and well spoken. Communicates clearly
Apr-2023
Excellent
Apr-2023
Dr. Hammersmith is excellent!
Apr-2023
LOVE Dr. Hammersmith!
Mar-2023
Been seeing John for years. He is a really great guy.
Mar-2023
Very professional and personable.I felt very comfortable during my visit.Office staff was equally courteous and caring.
Mar-2023
He was great at communicating and made me feel very comfortable. He had a gentle approach and was very knowledgeable. I would recommend Dr. Hammersmith.
Feb-2023
Very pleasant, informative and thorough.
Feb-2023
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Jan-2023
Excellent 💕💕💕
Dec-2022
Listens well and then relates well
Dec-2022
Kind , respectful and insightful Explains thoroughly and invites questions.
Nov-2022
Love Dr Hammersmith and the staff at ECVA!! Always thorough and efficient.
Nov-2022
He knows what he’s doing, he does it very well and he is very pleasant. Recommend you keep him. Oh, and he probably deserves a raise!
Nov-2022
Friendly, informative and answers questions. No wait. No complaints. Highly recommend this practice
Oct-2022
Very friendly and likeable. Gives thorough exam then explains your eye health well, and gives plenty off opportunity for questions.
Oct-2022
Dr hammer smith is friendly and answered any questions I had
Sep-2022
Dr. Hammersmith listens to your concerns and will do his best to fix the problem.
Sep-2022
Love Dr Hammersmith @
Sep-2022
Very professional and friendly! Takes the time to answer questions. Very thorough with examination!
Aug-2022
Personable and efficient. Pleasant visit.
Aug-2022
He is so diligent in his duty and professional, kudos to the wonderful staff too.
Jul-2022
Didn’t enjoy my time
Jul-2022
Dr. Hammersmith has been my eye doctor for many years. He is very professional, takes time to explain procedures, answers my many questions and seems interested in my eye health. I do not feel rushed during a visit. I cannot think of anything that needs to be changed.
Jul-2022
Everyone, from check-in to check-out is wonderful here. I'm so happy to have made the change to ECVA where I feel I'm listened to. Dr Hammersmith is wonderful, as is everyone who works with him.
Jul-2022
Dr. Hammersmith always gives you a thorough eye exam and his expertise provides you with solutions to any problems you may have. He is very kind too and listens to his patients.
Jul-2022
Thanks
Jun-2022
Dr Hammersmith is always very cordial and my child feels very comfortable when the Dr. Examines his eyes .
Jun-2022
A tech did my exam; the dr only checked my retina health. My husband also went and they weren’t able to find a prescription that worked for him; the dr’s attitude seemed to be “Oh, well.” They never told us that we needed to go see the optician to get a contact lens prescription. We were half an hour toward home when we realized that. We called back to ask what to do. They told us to go to another one of their offices closer to where we were; we did, and they were closed. All in all we both had a really disappointing experience with frustrating service.
Jun-2022
Very nice!
Jun-2022
Dr Hammersmith is wonderful.
May-2022
Friendly professional great staff 5 stars
Apr-2022
Just a normal and Quick consult.
Mar-2022
Super Friendly doctor. I love the staff there and can not say enough nice things about them!
Feb-2022
Very good and gets you in quickly.
Jan-2022
Pleasant and friendly manner.
Jan-2022
Doctor Hammersmith is knowledgeable, courteous and professional.
Dec-2021
Very informative, so nice and answered all my questions and concerns.
Dec-2021
He was so wonderful with my very shy 5 year old. Helped make her laugh to get her more comfortable. Very professional and kind. Would definitely recommend!
Dec-2021
I’ve been going to Dr Hammersmith for years and he not only very professional but kind. The staff was friendly but Kyle went above and beyond with his understanding of my anxiety towards anything going by my eyes I really appreciated his technique.
Dec-2021
I had Very good experience there and looking forward to my next visit.
Dec-2021
Very professional and helpful!
Dec-2021
Thumbs up got his stuff together I am healing slower than I expected and he but me back in a good mind set
Dec-2021
I love Dc. Hammersmith! I’ve been seeing him for 8 years always friendly and knowledgeable
Nov-2021
Very polite, kind. Provides good explanation of findings. Allows whatever time I needed.
Nov-2021
It was my first visit and I didn’t know what to expect. The staff was wonderful. I was in and out in a timely manner. Dr. Hammersmith explained everything to me in detail and made me feel comfortable. Would give 10 stars if I could.
Nov-2021
Kind and knowlegable
Nov-2021
Doctor John is an absolute professional,personable,kind and has a staff that mirrors those core values...From Dr. Sass almost 60 years ago to the present with Dr. Hammersmith my family's eyesight has been preserved...I WOULDNT THINK OF GOING ANYWHERE ELSE PERIOD!
Oct-2021
Always very friendly & professional
Oct-2021
Very personable, seems to really care about his patients
Oct-2021
Great personality and explains issues very well.
Oct-2021
Great doctor…..thorough and informative.
Sep-2021
Doctor Hammersmith was very pleasant and cheerful. So sweet and genuine..
Sep-2021
Dr Hammersmith is very thorough. Very friendly and takes the time to answer any questions I may have
Sep-2021
Dr Hammersmith is very professional and personable.
Sep-2021
He was very good with my daughters and I am thinking of going back for my own eye care.
Sep-2021
This was my first time seeing Dr. Hammersmith. He was VERY cordial and thorough. He made me feel very comfortable. I would definitely see him again if needed. I would also recommend him to family and friends.
Aug-2021
Been Dr He’s patient for 7 years. Caring and professional, could not ask for better.
Aug-2021
Very caring and knowlegable.
Jul-2021
Dr. Hammersmith always makes things simple and efficient while providing the best possible care for my eyes. He’s a super nice guy, a true professional, and a master of his craft. I can’t recommend Dr. Hammersmith enough.
Jul-2021
Excellent experience
Jul-2021
Always professional and kind .
Jul-2021
Very pleasant man not very confident and a five star rating to your business my granddaughter felt very comfortable with him thank you
Jul-2021
Very courteous and thorough.
Jul-2021
Dr. Hammersmith is a great doctor and very personable!
Jun-2021
MADE ME FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE
Jun-2021
Dr Hammersmith is fantastic. I’ve been a patient of his more or less for the last 15 years, and I would never go anywhere else. He is truly exceptional.
Jun-2021
John was extremely thorough and professional!
Jun-2021
I had an appointment on May 13th at 3:15 PM as a new patient. The check-in was easy, fast and efficient. However, I waited for over 45 minutes and everyone who came in after me was seen immediately. While I patiently waited, I witnessed a Caucasian female patient who came after me whose appointment was at 3:30 PM, trying to reschedule her appoint because she could no longer wait, and overhearing her conversation with the help desk, was called immediately and was seen first.
I am a Black Muslim woman who wears the Hijab (head scarf) and clearly, this doctor and his team are Islamophobic and Xenophobic. I'm still upset by the way I was treated. No apology, no we're busy and we'll get back with you soon, all I got was an attitude that I was not welcomed and that I did not belong there. It’s hard to remain professional when one has so much hatred in their hearts. I can’t cure this disease, but just do me and people like me a favor, refuse to do business with us instead of mistreating us.
May-2021
Very good experience... from the receptionist to the Doctor... everyone was pleasant and efficient. No wait time... clean waiting room and Exam room.
May-2021
Highly professional
Apr-2021
Very caring. Professional
Mar-2021
Always professional, informative & caring
Mar-2021
Very professional and answered my questions.
Feb-2021
Dr. John Hammersmith I would recommend him to anyone.
Feb-2021
Amazing doctor who delivers great service
Feb-2021
He is the nicest! Soft-spoken and just totally chill. It is a pleasure to be in his presence. And he explains everything as he’s examining. I definitely recommend!
Feb-2021
He’s always very friendly when he greats me. He’s soft spoken and really cares about what’s going on with my eyes. He’ll ask me questions to see if I feel anything different going on with my eyes. I hope he never retires because I’ll never find another doctor to trust like I do with him
Jan-2021
He was congenial, thorough and efficient.
Jan-2021
Very knowledgeable and professional while being friendly as well.
Jan-2021
Very happy with your service. Thank you
Dec-2020
Dr. Hammersmith was very nice and thorough. He told me what to do to make my eye feel better. Aaron his assistant was also very thorough. I felt like I was in good hands with them.
Dec-2020
He took time to explain issues and was very personable.
Dec-2020
Very well done.
Dec-2020
Very professional and courteous
Nov-2020
Wonderful exam-he’s so nice and reassuring.
Oct-2020
Very pleasant .
Oct-2020
Very congenial and professional. The staff at the NF office follows his lead.
Oct-2020
Best Eye Doctor I’ve ever dealt with!!
Oct-2020
He is very kind and knowledgable. I enjoy coming to see him and he always puts my mind at ease.
Oct-2020
Professional/friendly/answered questions readily—
Office is very nice & welcoming—
Staff was exceptional; very friendly to many other patients
Oct-2020
Quick, efficient, informative service.
Oct-2020
A relaxed professional. He knows his business and is thorough. Very kind and understanding. Always puts me at ease.
Oct-2020
Very efficient.
Oct-2020
Dr. Hammersmith and his office staff is very professional and efficient.
Dr. Hammersmith explains and educates on eye care and eye health.
I felt comfortable during the office visit/ exam
Oct-2020
very thorough and nice.
Oct-2020
Excellent demeanor! Great with children.
Oct-2020
Very professional
Oct-2020
The Dr. Seemed qualified. He was easy to work with, answered all my questions. All in all a very pleasant experience
Sep-2020
Dr. Hammersmith is the best. Will only make my appointments with him. He is clear and precise in everything he says and does.
Sep-2020
Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Sep-2020
Great Doctor!
Great Doctor's Assistants!
Great Office and Office Workers!
Great Eye Glasses Crew!
Sep-2020
Very professional and personable.
Sep-2020
Doctor Hammersmith took his time with me and answered all my questions.
Sep-2020
He was brief, to the point, but I had to ask a few questions to get info re status of cataracts & if there was a change in visual acuity. He’s very pleasant!
Sep-2020
Always a good and very informative visit
Sep-2020
The doctor was friendly and the office staff was welcoming
Aug-2020
Friendly and effecient
Aug-2020
Very nice. Friendly & very professional.
Aug-2020
always gives me time to make a choice
Aug-2020
Dr. Hammersmith is a caring professional who provides quality service to his patients!
Aug-2020
Super professional. Good communication skills. Fast service.
Aug-2020
My son who has Down syndrome and is a diabetic is a patient of Dr Hammersmith. He is kind and patient with my son. Very thorough
Aug-2020
He was helpful in explaining what to do after my surgery.
Aug-2020
The Doctor was professional and kind.
Aug-2020
Dr. Hammersmith is very personable and knowledgeable. Though he is not my regular doctor, I would feel secure in his care at any time!
Aug-2020
Super kind and genuine doctor! Ive been a patient of his for over a decade! Would highly recommend Dr Hammersmith to anyone!
Aug-2020
Dr Hammersmith and his staff are wonderful.
Jul-2020
Very personable
Jul-2020
He does a thorough job! He cares about his patients.
Jul-2020
I was completely satisfied with this visit. All the staff were very professional, friendly and I will definitely continue coming here.
"I know that listening to our patients' individual needs helps me better understand what has to be done to help them maintain good eyesight."
Since December 2002, Dr. John Hammersmith has been performing comprehensive eye examinations, including prescribing eyeglasses and diagnosing eye conditions, on a full-time basis for ECVA patients.
A Tonawanda, NY native, Dr. Hammersmith graduated from SUNY Buffalo and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He received his Therapeutic Certification in 1996 and is licensed in the state of New York. A member of the American Optometric Association and the Western New York Optometric Society, Dr. Hammersmith had been on staff at ECVA since 1998.
Dr. Hammersmith resides in East Amherst with his wife, Julie, and their two sons, Jake and Timothy.
Dr. Hammersmith is the best eye doctor I've ever seen and I've had glaucoma for over 20 years ago I've seen many eye care specialists.
A well trusted and helpful professional
Excellent customer care and quickly
Professional and courteous and keeping on thop of my eye problems.
Dr. Hammersmith is always so friendly yet professional. His calming demeanor puts me at ease.
Awesome Experience Great Staff.very helpful with all questiond.
Knowledgeable, personable are a great combination to have in a Doctor !
Very pleasant & very professional 👍⛳️
I always feel comfortable going to ECVA and seeing Dr. Hammersmith.
Very friendly, informative and professional. He took his time checking out my issue and informed me of ways to find relief.