Jovkar Sayed, MD

I switched to Dr. Jovkar from an eye clinic where I never seemed to see the same doctor twice. That was OK for routine checkups and new eyeglass prescriptions, but when I began to develop cataracts I wanted consistency and experience.
Dr Jovkar did a wonderful job with my cataracts, from explaining things in advance through surgery and follow up care. I’m very happy with my new improved vision. (Not so new any more, actually; it’s been several years.)
I’ve been going to him ever since for routine checkups and adjustments to my prescription. (Yes, your eyes still change even after cataract surgery.) And I’ve been buying my glasses from his in house optician.
Because he’s small, with only one person dispensing eyeglasses, there are sometimes delays on that side, and perhaps less choice than I might get elsewhere — but it’s conveniently under one roof, and the optician has been an absolute genius at finding me glasses that look wonderful on me. So I’m happy doing this.
My only real complaint is that Dr Jovkar is older than I am. He’ll eventually retire and then I’ll have to find a new eye doctor. ;-)

I’m really disappointed with their billing and appointment scheduling people. I was told that my insurance covers my appointment fully at time of booking for just a routine checkup, but then I still receive billings. This are on going occurrences to where I’ve lost faith in this office.
I would not even give one star!

I would not recommend this doctor and this office. For one thing, due to their own logistics, they set up your annual check up as two appointments, so you have to come back for one of the tests and that way get to charge your insurance two office visits. I had to call and get them to bill correctly and let them know I or my insurance is not liable for their shortcoming and lack of adequate number of rooms to do all the tests in one visit. Also I had to wait more than 45 minutes each time to be seen. His assistant who does the tests does not observe proper hygiene. She has large acrylic nails which prevent her from properly wiping the surfaces where you as the patient often have to rest your chin on to get you eyes examined/​tested. When I asked her to please wipe the surfaces properly or adjust my chair so I could be sat comfortable to the peripheral vision test, she did not and was rude to me. When I brought it to the attention of the doctor, he did not seem to care and did not apologize. I will not be going back to see Dr. Jovkar or visit this office again

I was a patient of Dr Jovkar’s for several years and recently switched to another ophthalmologist. I realized that Dr Jovekar did not communicate well except talking checks and tests. He asked me to come every 6 months for last 3 – 4 years and performed too many tests, which I now believe were unnecessary. His staff focused on selling me expensive eyeglasses. My new ophthalmologist is great at communication and warm, discusses my issues at length, does not sell eyeglasses, and also suggested next checkup in 3 year. I wish if had switched earlier.

About 20 years ago my wife had a benign brain tumor that caused some damage to the right optic nerve. When her ophthalmologist, who ordered the MRI that led to the discovery of the tumor, retired many years after her surgery he turned his business over to Dr. Jovkar. She has been going to Dr. Jovkar for the past several years. She told him early on that her parents had both suffered from wet macular degeneration and she was concerned about getting it. So, every time she had an appointment she would ask if there were any signs of macular degeneration, and the answer was always no – until about 18 months ago when he said she was showing some signs of macular degeneration. It caught my wife off guard and she didn’t think to ask what she should do. I went with her to her next appointment. After the exam, when he didn’t say anything about macular degeneration, we asked if he saw anything signs of it. He said «No» and that he was watching for glaucoma and cataracts.
At her last annual appointment she had her vision tested, needed new glasses, and ordered them. Shortly after she got the new glasses she started telling me that she couldn’t see very well out of her right eye and blamed the new glasses. We went back to the optician in Dr. Jovkar’s office and my wife told her that she was seeing a lot of darkness and didn’t think the glasses were right. The optician said the glasses were not the problem and she told Dr. Jovkar about my wife’s vision problem. Without even examining her eyes, he told us that the brain tumor was probably coming back and she should go get an MRI to get it checked out. We then made an appointment with her neurologist, who has been monitoring her since the brain surgery, and told him that Dr. Jovkar had recommended getting another MRI because of a vision problem. He ordered the MRI, as well as an EEG, and when the results showed that everything was normal, he referred us to a retinal specialist. Nearly two months passed from Dr. Jovkar’s MRI recommendation until we could get in to see the specialist. The retinal doctor immediately diagnosed a case of wet macular degeneration and recommended a course of treatment, but warned us that at this point the treatments may or may not help. She may never see again out of her right eye.
We were of the opinion that an ophthalmologist should be able to diagnose macular degeneration. We are not sure why Dr. Jovkar was unable to diagnose the macular degeneration, when at one examination he apparently saw signs of it, and then later said there were no signs. But when he was told my wife could not see out of her right eye and incorrectly attributed it to a nonexistent brain tumor without even examining her, we lost all confidence in him. We’ll never know whether quick action at that time could have saved my wife’s vision or not, but we can’t imagine that the two month delay did it any good. One thing for certain is that we will never be in his office again.

Strange these poor reviews — sounds like a failure to communicate. I’ve been going there for two years, and always a very friendly low-​key environment. Yet he has plenty of modern, digital equipment and computers, and Dr. Jovkar is highly qualified. I would easily have him do any future necessary surgery.
His operation is highly organized and efficient. And he is a very compassionate MD. Two years ago I awoke one Friday with pain in one eye. I called every ophthalmologist around but only Dr. Jovkar told me to come right in! It was an eroded cornea that could be repaired with medication. Others couldn’t see me until the following week and were not interested in quickly ‘slipping me in.‘
I’ve found that Dr. Jovkar takes as much time with me as is needed. If he can measure my ocular pressure and a few other things, and get me out in under 10 minutes, all the better. I appreciate efficiency! And he’s always available by phone or email!

So very surprised to see the negative reviews. I have been going to Dr. Jovkar for over ten years and think the world of him. He is kind, compassionate and a wonderful doctor. The staff has always been professional and caring as well. He even suggested and referred me to a second opinion from a colleague of his at Stanford when I needed eye surgery. I ended up having the surgery in Dr. Jovkar’s office but I really liked the fact that he cared enough to have me see another doctor for another opinion. Once when I had an eye infection over the weekend I had called his emergency line, he told me to meet him at his office straight away. His office was closed as It was a Saturday afternoon. I am grateful to have him as my doctor. Honestly, you couldn’t pay me to see another eye doctor. He is the best!

I have been seeing Dr. Jovkar for a few years now. His is very friendly and knowledgeable. His staff too have always gone out of their way for me.

Surprised to see these reviews. The doctor was very friendly, and I had no issues with the office. He knew what he was doing, by treating my eye issue. He saw me until the infection was cleared up. If I had another problem, I would go to him again.

Probably the worst experience in my life.
I would AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
First I go there for a consult on a cyst I had in the inside of my eyes.
Pretty much a pimple in my eye socket.
Consult seems fine, but would like a follow up says the Dr.
When I go up to the desk to pay, they said I don’t have a co-​pay.
I know I do, so I say «TAKE MY MONEY!». Nope… they argue I don’t.
This goes on for 3 visits.
It’s also weird that I need 3 follows up in a span of 1.5 months.
The 3^rd visit, they suddenly found out that I DO have a co-​pay.
Bills me for 3 co-​pays.
Also tell me I now need surgery.
Tries to refer me to a surgeon, where it would costs me thousands of dollars.
When I try to back out of it, he suddenly says I can now have an inhouse procedure and it would cost me a few hundred.
Get the surgery to get it over with, but of course the upsell comes in.
Cost me $ 300 dollars + $ 60 in office visits, when it costed me $ 50 at a different doctor’s office in Southern California.
NEVER AGAIN!

initial appointments went fine but when mt insurance changed and i needed my records sent to kaiser it took over 5 phone calls and a month and a half and the issue is still not resolved.

Dr. Jovkar has been my eye doctor for several years. Dr. Jovkar has given me superior personalized service. He really listens to my concerns. He has educated me about about my eye problems. He is well organized. His office is very high-​tech His staff are well trained and caring. They have proved me with outstanding service.

I just had emergency surgery by Dr. Jovkar, My regular optometrist is on vacation and his office recommended Dr. Jovkar to me. I woke this morning with a very uncomfortable feeling in my eye. I thought I had a lash or something but the more I probed the more it hurt. Dr. Jovkar’s office made an appointment for me by 2 p.m. the same day. Dr. Jovkar discovered a very rare ingrown eyebrow in my eyeball and proceeded to remove it completely and painlessly right then and there. He also diagnosed very dry eyes which have been plaguing me for years and prescribed medicine that should offer some comfort in the future. Here I was, a referred patient with an emergency problem and was treated with sympathy and respect. The office staff were friendly and helpful. The office was immaculate. I was so happy that my doctor chose Dr. Jovkar as his on call doctor when he was on vacation. I would recommend him to my friends.

Dr Jovkar performed surgery on my right eye to remove a pterygum that had already been removed once. I cannot even describe what a great experience I had going though his practice for my surgery. My previous experience was awful and. Dr Jovkar made me feel very comfortable, he explained the procedure thoroughly and what I loved the most is that he uses the latest techniques so the surgery went extremely well and the recovery time was way shorter.
He has been on top of my case following up on my progress with several appointments, monitoring my eye sight, pressure and the overall healing. I really appreciate this since after my first surgery I only had one follow up and had regrowth within 2 months.
Dr Jovkar and his staff also go above and beyond caring for you, I moved to Sao Paulo Brazil couple weeks ago so he made sure he saw me up to the last day I was in the US and ensured my recovery was going well, he also searched for local doctors for me who specialized in the cornea so I can work with them locally for future follow ups.
I am so glad I went to Dr Jovkar’s practice, him and his staff are great!

I went to this guy two years and I felt like he was trying to upsell me on him. According to him I needed to come back and see him far more often than any other eye doc would recommend. I am in the market for a new provider.

When I was unable to sleep because of eye irritation at night I sought an ophthalmologist. I found Dr. Jovkar on Unilocal,and decided to make an appointment. Though I had not been a previous patient I was seen the same day. After a brief exam I was found to have calcium concretions under the lid of my eyes. Dr. Jovkar removed them the same day, and I had the first good night’s sleep in weeks. Dr. Jovkar was very caring in his demeanor and explained everything he was going to do to me before he proceeded. I was at complete ease under his care. Dr. Jovkar is a pleasant, well-​mannered, talented ophthalmologist.
I found his entire staff to be courteous and competent. I ordered some reading glasses for the computer, from the in-​house eyeglass store, and was very happy with the service I received.

I started going to Dr Jovkar when he took over Dr. Weinstein’s patients and I have been VERY pleased. He is very competent, explains everything well and has a very nice nature. He diagnosed pterygiums in my eyes which I hadn’t realized were only getting worse. He did the surgeries, one at a time last fall and is a excellent surgeon as well. He has impressed upon me the importance of lubricating my eyes too.
His office staff Rosemary & Trisha are just wonderful and I feel well taken care of. Leisha, the optician cares about style when fitting glasses and has been very helpful in selecting frames for me over the last few years.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else for such an important part of my medical care. My vision!

Does not know how to measure for a glasses prescription…
I too loved and miss Dr. Wand. Dr. Jovkar is running a factory. 3 exam rooms where very young and inexperienced nurses prep and dialate you. Then he comes in for 5 minutes — spending 3 telling you how great his new computerized auto-​prescription maker is, 1 telling you how Dr. Wand was getting old and about 1 more minute writing your prescription.
His prescriptions were so bad, I could not use the glasses. They geometrically distorted everything so badly it was worse than not wearing them. I went back a year later (like a moron) and tried to tell him this. He told me I was wrong, bragged a bit, and walked out.
It was getting to the point where I could not use my computer which I need for work so this was becoming a career problem…
Out of desperation, I asked my pharmacy clerk about the optometrist next door and she said he was great. I went in there and asked his assistant if he’d be willing to talk to me about problems I had with other prescriptions. She said, «Of course. You can’t shut him up…» :)
I made the appointment and he spent over an hour with me and I ended up with two perfect pairs of glasses.
First thing to note, Dr. Jovkar is very proud of himself, his accomplishments, and his cool gadgets — turns out he got an engineering degree before heading off to med school.
Second point, seems that real eye doctors kinda suck at setting you up for glasses. An Ophthalmologist goes to med school for years and takes about a semester in what’s called «refraction and focus» measurement — the things they do to fit you for glasses. An Optometrist goes to school for years learning how to fit for glasses. Do the math on that.
I wish I could plug the new guy, but that would discredit this review. There are so many eye doctors and optometrists in the Los Gatos area, all I can do is urge readers to try any one who’s not Dr. Jovkar.
P. S. Agree with the previous post. I waited over an hour every time because he’s intentionally overbooking to rake in the dollars.

Dr. Jovkar took over Oscar Wand’s practice a few years ago. I really liked Dr. Wand because he was friendly, really got to know his patients, pleasant, and not too late (as doctors tend to be.)
I figured if Dr. Jovkar was taking over, it shouldn’t be too bad of a transition.
WRONG WRONG WRONG.
I managed to book an 8:30AM appointment, which I needed since I had a meeting at 11AM that day. What time did I see the doc? 10:30. How long did he see me for? 2 minutes (not including the 10 minutes it took to dilate my pupils.)
Why the hell was he running so late? BEATS ME. Something about some patient emergency. They should have at least told the overstuffed waiting room that maybe they needed to reschedule. Sure, we might be a little angry at having to reschedule, but 2 hour wait? I think all the veins in my head popped. Needless to say, I did not make it to my meeting on time.
I’m sure he doesn’t run 2 hours late all the time, but the lack of care for all his other (waiting) patients reflects poorly on him and his front desk. Two hours is really, just too much.
Only star for cleanliness and friendly staff. Need to find a new eye doc :(

This is my only review on Unilocal.I had such a bad experience that I specifically signed up on Unilocal to make sure no one else makes the same mistake. They are unprofessional, disorganized, inefficient and dangerous.
My doctor recently retired and all of his patients went to Dr. Jovkar. First, I had to wait over 20 minutes to see him. On my visit, he did a brief exam and dilated my eyes. After ten minutes longer than they said it should take, they invited me back in. He said I should have the same prescription, then wrote THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION. I only noticed this when 1−800-Contacts said that it was not the same one I had last time. Had he been writing a drug prescription, he could have seriously injured me. When I told them, they DID NOT APOLOGIZE but explained how the mistake was made. They did not offer to pay for the incorrect contacts I was sent. I had to request it and follow-​up to get it.
While I was in the office waiting, one of the nurses asked to dilate another girl who was waiting. She needed to inform the nurse that she had already been dilated 20 minutes ago. The nurse had no clue what was going on.
While I was with the girl to order glasses, she took three full phone calls while she was sitting, talking one-​on-​one with me. She did not offer to call anyone back or let the voicemail take it.
So, to get an exam and order glasses I was in the office for TWO AND A HALF HOURS! That is ridiculous.
I just went in today to request my file because I am obviously going to another eye doctor. While I was there, a man had to go to the desk to tell them it had been half an hour since his eyes were dilated.
They do not know what they are doing over there.