Ron P Gallemore, MD PhD

I have been here several times. The assistants are professional and friendly. But their admin is terrible. when I got referral from my optometry, they lost the fax that was sent from the office multiple times claiming they never got them. I finally decided to obtain a hard copy of the letter and bring it in person for the first appointment.
Then the wait is usually very long. 2 – 3 hours to get your 3min check-​up from a good looking Dr. who hangs his own portrait photography in the waiting room.
Oh and every time they send me a bill, there is a mistake. I suppose the doc might be a good retina specialist, but try to avoid here unless you really serous condition that require a surgery or so.

Let me just preface this by admitting all medical care is, and I think should be, highly personalized to the many different wants and needs of each individual patient. That being said, this place won’t be for everyone because it isn’t your everyday run-​of-​the-​mill practice, it’s quite unique, and some people may be turned off by the doctor’s no-​nonsense approach. I however, think the world of this man: He is absolutely incredible.
There is no doubt a better place online to dissect and share medical advice, but I can’t stand not putting in a good word for this doctor after reading some of these feeble-​minded Unilocal reviews. (I would like to think that those who are complaining about waiting an hour to be seen are not contending with the idea of losing their sight. As my father said, «If I had to, I’d walk the 50 miles it takes to get here.» You’ve got bigger problems on your hands folks!)
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Dr. Gallemore is exactly the type of surgeon I would want to see for something as crucial to me as my eyesight. He is kind and extremely attentive, beyond knowledgable in this field, and meticulous to no end. His time is in high demand, (I once counted fifty appointments on the receptionist’s computer screen slotted between morning and noon) — he will not sit with you for an hour and talk shop. What he will do is explain precisely, and entirely, what is going on with your eyes, and will expect to see you every single day if it is necessary.
He works directly with a lot of people who are economically disadvantaged who require the best results achievable outside a hospital. (His in-​office laser technique is exact and distinct; during time spent at the much heralded Jules Stein Institute, I met not one doctor who could perform manually what he does.) All of the technology at the Retina Macula institute is the most up to date: get ready for an onslaught of tests that will be carefully explained to provide you with understanding of your condition, and as a result, some satisfaction in an anxiety-​ridden time of your life. This guy writes the most detailed notes for every visit — it’s amazing for someone as busy as he is to provide you with such accurate records.
*Dr. G also speaks Spanish, which I think is worth noting for anyone whose first language isn’t English.
The technicians at this office will spend lots of time with you, make sure you are communicated with, and most importantly, that all of your questions get answered. They are all also very kind and interested in YOU.
For any advanced cases of lattice degeneration, detached retinas (or multiple detachments), PVR, macular degeneration/​hole/​pucker — please see this doctor as soon as possible. There is a good chance he will save your sight.

Dr. G and staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. He is confident and thorough while trying to remediate my condition. There is state of the art technology in every room and plenty assistants to make his office run efficiently and effectively. Would highly recommend seeing Dr. G!

I was sent to Dr. G. as an emergency patient directly from another ophthalmologist. Arrived at 3 PM and waited until 7 PM. Thank goodness that Dr. G. stayed late to see me and many others who also found themselves in serious situations. Little did I know that those flashes and cobwebs I saw suddenly were tears in my retina that indicated that I would lose my vision if I did not have immediate treatment. Dr. G. performed a tedious (for both of us) and delicate laser procedure that has stopped my retina from tearing further. You will have the expertise of a retinal specialist who is adept at saving people’s sight! Yes, it’s an interesting and busy place with young assistants placing drops in your eyes, taking your history and noting the meds you take (have a list with you), photographing your internal eye in preparation for your examination and treatment by Dr.Gallemore. In contrast to one person posting here, I feel that Dr. G. is thorough, compassionate, and very capable. He is indeed the smartest person in the room when it comes to the retina and I am very grateful that he is available to help me keep my excellent vision ²⁰⁄₂₀. Just come prepared with a book, sunglasses, a list of all your meds, and patience — you will wait, but after having your eyes dilated and treated, you’re not going to feel like cramming a lot more activity into your day anyway.

Disregard any review of less than 5 Stars! Dr G is fabulous. It’s a busy place and you’ll wait 2 hours to get in even with an appointment, When done you will know exactly what your condition is, the recommended actions and what to expect. Dr G is straight to the point, no sugar coating. Very busy place. What may look like mass confusion is actually a well orchestrated operation. Very well know in the South Bay and highly recommended by optometrists.

Very professional Great staff (Ezzie) and quick with getting me in to see doctor. Great experience here at this office in Torrance you guys RoCk thanks again for getting me in and out and for all your help I can SEE big things in the future ;)

The best in the eye care field! He is amazing! He saved my eyesight, my husbands and my brothers eyesight also. I hope I won’t need surgery again. If I do, I only want Dr Gallemore to do it!

Just to clear up some previous reviews:
1. Dr. Gallemore’s assistants are college graduates interested in going to medical school. They are insanely busy but not scared of the doctor. Additionally, they are personable and confirming what the computer file says. Yes, they do ask questions. Good!
2. Assistants are required to run tests, put on drops, update files, etc., because Dr. Gallemore sees an incredible number of patients. Your time is brief with him But he is thorough, careful. And considerate. Go prepared with your questions and you will get answers. The best patient is a prepared patient.
3. I was sent by an optometrist very quickly after he saw something in one eye he was worried about. I got an appointment immediately but yes it took a long time because a lazer procedure needed done immediately. Yes it was a lot of waiting but worth the proactive and capable treatment.
4. I recommend him highly if you are looking for expertise.

Long wait from 2 hrs or more it doesn’t make any since whats the appointment for and he’ll see u for 5 min or less good luck and my mom is his pt her condition has no improvement

Dr. Gallemore is amazing, super brillant, compassionate and will even call you at 1130 at night to give you test results so you can have a good night rest and not worry.
CONS:
THE OFFICE IS A MESS. Everyone is running around with thier heads chopped off, no one knows what theyre doing, be preparted to wait 3 hours when you go, I hate that you have to pay for parking.
Everytime I go there, my appointment is booked for soemthing else than what they tell me. then they say.“oh you’ll have to come back for that”. NOOOO! Dont they understand, everytime I come here I either have to switch my shift at work, or take vacation day… then the medical assistance, ask me.“what did you have dont last time” What are you here for today?”. now, when I go, I tell them to go find out. I dont like that. If they looked in my file, they would know why I was there last time and what I am having done. TO be honest. im sick of going here. as long as I know im not going to die or loose my vision I really dont want to go back. waste of my time. And what is not fair. is for those of us with PPO, they try to charge you a $ 30 copay EVERYTIME you go. even for test to be done. I WAS PISSED… all these «tests» can be done in one visit, but they keep making you go back seperate times to have them done, I think its to collect more copays, the office tells me its to track my progres. then after all the money I spent and the $ 400 for and MRI, plus drops and scripts. he tells me I have dry eye. ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. save yourself.