Champlain Ophthalmology

Dr. Heltzer is topnotch. I had a middle eye infection several years ago. He prescribed steroids to attack the infection and to avoid the possibility of glaucoma or worse. His prescribed treatment was very effective. He explained my condition and the treatment options very clearly, sought my inputs, and made his decision. I have had several minor cases of conjunctivitis since then. His new partner, Dr. Chaudhary, is also excellent in explaining his proposed course of treatment, the pros and cons of each treatment option, and being very responsive to questions. He is also easier to see on a short-​term basis although Dr. Heltzer is available for emergencies. I have never had to wait more than a few minutes beyond my scheduled appointment, and everyone in the office is very professional and courteous. I would give this practice my highest recommendation.

Dr. Heltzer is simply the best. I visited him with a concern about worsening vision and he diagnosed a cataract. His surgery was state of the art, fast, painless, and supremely effective. I rode away from the surgery seeing out of the eye that had the newly implanted lens, and ever since then I’ve had better vision than at any time in my life (excepting infancy I suppose).
He was prudent and reserved in agreeing to replace the lens in my other eye, waiting until it got bad enough that it was adversely affecting my activities. And this surgery was spectacularly successful too.
I’ve recommended Dr. Heltzer to several friends and all who have gone to him have been highly satisfied. He may be overkill for a simple eye exam, but if you have anything out of the ordinary, this is the ophthalmogist to choose.

If you want to wait two hours for a routine eye exam, pay a high premium & listen to a man try to sell glasses like a used car salesman, this is your spot. The office is so small and everyone talks so loud that you can hear every patient’s business — assuredly a HIPAA violation of some sort. Every time I come here it’s a waiting game NEVER worth the money.