Dr. Winston T. Cope, MD | St Petersburg, FL | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Winston Cope specializes in ophthalmology with over five decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions. They earned their medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed residency training at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Cope is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient community.

Dr. Cope practices at The Eye Institute of West Florida in St Petersburg, Florida, and maintains hospital privileges at HCA Florida Largo West Hospital. They focus on treating dry eyes and related eye surface conditions that can cause discomfort and vision problems. Patients commonly visit Dr. Cope for comprehensive eye examinations and diagnostic blood work when needed. They have earned an exceptional patient rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for their dedicated eye care.

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accepting new patients
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29 Ratings
54 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Duke University Medical Center
19 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Dr. Cope's Ratings and Reviews

5

29 Ratings with 19 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Dr. Cope was very knowing and showed concern for my eye problem. He was very thorough, and he recommended that I see another specialized doctor at the eye institute for my specific problem. All in all my experience with the Eye Institute of West Florida and Dr. Cope was very good.. I would highly recommend them to family and friends.

October 8th, 2021

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Very thorough exam

October 2nd, 2021

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excellent doctor

September 28th, 2021

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Very good doctor and extremely knowledgeable.

September 26th, 2021

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He was fantastic! He gave me a wonderful comprehensive exam and gave me a lot of information I actually didn’t know that has already helped me immensely. Highly recommend him.

September 4th, 2021

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Dr Cope is very professional. We really appreciated the time he took answering our questions and was exceptionally good at teaching us about taking care of our eyes, esp the dry eyes we both have. We are also both diabetic and he talked about the importance of maintaining a diabetic diet and the effect it can have on our eyes. Thank you Dr Cope!!

August 26th, 2021

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This is my long trusted professional for eye care. I had a thorough exam which found no current problems. I had neglected having my eyes checked, so was reassured that nothing had developed. From now on I'll see Dr. Cope on annual basis.

August 26th, 2021

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Has a good manner and explains conditions well.

October 28th, 2019

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Caring, professional and helps you to understand your eye condition.

October 24th, 2019

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He honestly cares about people. He and his team are kind, caring, knowdleagebale, takes time to listen to your concerns, addresses all your worries and make sure to give you an holistic approach to your whole health. I never thought of my overall health being so important for my eyes heatlth until he helped me, he gave me recommendations not only for healing my eyes but also to improve my overall health that ended up healing my eyes as well! Doctor Cope is simply amazing!

October 3rd, 2019

The Eye Institute of West Florida

6133 Central Ave Ste WeiSt Petersburg, FL 33710

Tel: (727) 344-3008

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Winston T. Cope, MD	Dr Abayomi Emmanuel Fabunmi, MD	Dr Esturado Alfonso Ponce, MD	Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (29 Ratings)	4.9 (21 Ratings)	4.8 (38 Ratings)	4.8 (369 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience		34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese
St Petersburg , FL	Tampa , FL	Tarpon Springs , FL	Zephyrhills , FL
Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Meharry Medical College	Med School: University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala	Med School: Vanderbilt, School of Medicine
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Where is Dr. Winston Cope's office located?: Dr. Winston Cope's office is located at 6133 Central Ave Ste Wei, St Petersburg, FL, 33710.
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What languages does Dr. Winston Cope speak?: Dr. Winston Cope speaks English and Spanish.
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