Encino Optometric Center

Dr. Phoo was very thorough. Explained questions I had. Been going to him for years.

oh my goodness, what office did V H go to??? I have rarely been to any kind of medical appointment that went as smoothly and as pleasantly as my visits to Encino optometric center. I reiterate exactly what Phil N and Kate M say. excellent excellent excellent. Very thorough, virtually no waiting (and for what little waiting there was they had interesting, up-​to-​date magazines to read), and every single person I came in contact with was extremely professional and very polite and pleasant. I could not possibly give a higher recommendation. This place is great… The ONLY drawback for me is that I don’t live in the Valley and it is quite long drive, but really worth it.

Excellent service. I was taken on time and my exam was thorough under very pleasant conditions. the office st6aff is most agreeable.

There is a big difference between keeping an oath and being rude. First and foremost doctors should respect their patient’s freedom and choice, knowing it is ultimately the patient’s decision as to what goes forward and what doesn’t. You are neither their daddy nor their mommy. You are just an eye doctor and an unprofessional one at best. I have been to many doctors and have heard their opinions and recommendations, but was not subjected to an attitude or any kind of unprofessional behavior after I had made my choice. That line should never be crossed, or else you will be crossed off their list as a potential doctor. After you have made your recommendation go on your marry way. What would be the purpose of having an attitude with them? Keep in mind there are thousands of other eye doctors to choose from, so be mindful of your behavior towards your patients.

Friendly, caring, and thorough! I have been going to that office since the early 1980s and although the doctors have changed over the years the service remains impeccable. Dr. Escobar does an excellent job!

Just adding to the many 5 star reviews. Dr. Escobar is wonderful!

I love this place esp staff and Dr Phoo who has been helping me w my vision after a corneal transplant. He spends time w his patients in great quality and care. I am continuously visiting office and would highly recommend this place to everyone!

Dr. Escobar is very thorough and informative. My whole family sees her. Highly recommended!

I have been a patient at Encino Optometric Center for nearly 30 years. The doctors are all amazing, friendly and helpful. The Center provides care for me and for both of my children and my kids have only had positive experiences going to the Eye Doctor. Finally I cannot say enough good things about the support staff at the Encino Optometric Center, they are so helpful and kind and they take time to get to know you and your likes and dislikes so when you need to get glasses they are their to guide you and help you find the perfect pair. For me visiting Encino Optometric Center is like going to visit good friends.

Been going to this practice for over 20 years and have never had an issue. Dr. Gordon was great and Dr. Phoo is just as professional. Staff couldn’t be nicer !

I have been going to Dr. Kolom for years now and I have no complaints! He is always professional and courteous. He makes sure I understand any tests he does for my eyes, and he makes sure they are healthy and happy. The staff is also very knowledgable and extremely pleasant, even taking the time to acknowledge any exciting personal news. I would recommend Encino Optometrics to anyone and everyone! Thank you all for making my eye appointments the best they can be!

Dr. Phoo is the best medical professional I have ever met.
He has a knowledge base and welcoming approach to patient care that I haven’t seen anywhere else.

Oh my goodness!!! I thought Dr Phoo and his fabulous staff only treated me that way! (Just kidding). I drive from Santa Barbara on a regular basis to see Dr Phoo. I had been going to Dr Gordon since 1996. I would HIGHLY recommend Encino Op to everyone. i am a very hard to fit patient and the Dr. has my vision with contacts at ²⁰⁄₂₀. Love, love, love all of them!

Encino Optometric is an excellent practice. My husband and I have been going there for many years — probably about 15. We started out with Dr. Gordon who has since retired. We now see Dr. Phoo, as does our son. He is very thorough and when I leave, I feel that I have REALLY had an exam. I don’t know what more they could do. He is very patient oriented and never rushes any explanation or makes you feel like he is too busy. The rest of the staff is very kind and friendly too. I would definitely recommend this practice.

Wonderful and thorough care and Dr. Phoo is both knowledgeable and friendly. Have been a very happy patient here for a long time.

Great staff

Great place. Definitely reccomend. Friendly, but most important, the Dr. I did see, Dr. Escobar, was thorough, friendly and KNOWLEGEABLE.

I went to Dr. Phoo for bifocal contacts because he was supposed to be an expert in hard to fit contacts. After seeing him repeatedly for almost a year, and spending over $ 1500, I had contacts I was reasonably pleased with. I began wearing them regularly.
I then started experiencing sharp pain in my right eye and lesser pain in my left eye. I stopped wearing the contacts and called Dr Phoo. The office staff advised me to continue wearing the contacts to see if the pain returned. As I was still experiencing eye pain putting contacts on didn’t seem like a good idea.
I called my regular eye doctor and was told to come in IMMEDIATELY, that very day. It turned out the contacts did not fit correctly and had injured both corneas, more so on the right eye than the left. I was instructed not to wear the contacts, to put eye drops in both eyes once an hour, and to return for follow up.
I went back to Dr. Phoo to discuss this situation. Dr Phoo made light of the eye injury, stated that my corneas were fine, and generally acted very nervous. He repeatedly asked me what I wanted and stated that he «did not work for free.» However, he returned $ 1000 of the money I had paid him.
So to summarize, after almost a year of repeated visits I ended up paying $ 500 for injured corneas and persistant eye pain.
I’d give this guy a pass if you value your vision.

While visiting friends in LA, I suffered what every contact lenses wearer dreads: losing a contact lens. Even worse, the contact lens ripping in half, falling out, and doing the dreaded, «OMG I can’t see, get it out get it out!»
My friend grabbed her Iphone and did a Google search while I prayed to every religious diety out there because I smartly forgot my glasses at home and didn’t have an extra pair. We found Encino Optometric Center and booked it there. I told my story of woe to the receptionist who quickly brought me in. From the moment Dr. Escobar walked into the room, she was professional and calm – and more importantly found an extra pair of contact lenses and didn’t judge my lack of er, judgement (which is a relief in itself because without them I couldn’t see if my life depended on it). And to top it all off she didn’t charge me for the lens, only the visit!
Professional, friendly, and didn’t charge me and arm and a leg for contact lenses? A total win in my book! My only regret is that I don’t live in that area, but if I ever need any vision help, this is the place I will be going to!

I’ve been going to this office for more than 20 years. They are consistently friendly, knowledgeable, thorough and available. They take my insurance (VSP), remember my name, treat me nice and take the best care of my eyes. My questions are welcomed and answered fully. They have embraced technology as well. I get email reminders and newsletters. I can confirm my appointment via the internet, etc. I highly recommend them.