Dr. James K. Kreter, MD | Riverside, CA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. James Kreter is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 46 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. His extensive experience in eye care allows him to treat a wide range of vision problems and eye diseases. Dr. Kreter is multilingual, speaking Chinese, Spanish, English, Korean, and Arabic to better serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Kreter practices at Riverside Community Hospital and sees patients in Riverside, California. He specializes in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive vision tests, visual field testing to assess peripheral vision, and retinal imaging to examine the back of the eye. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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3.5

14 Ratings
46 years of experience
4 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Korean, Arabic
Ohio State University Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Excellent ophthalmologist!

November 11th, 2015

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This doctor is wonderfully kind and patient. He was amazing with my toddler and i would recommend him to anyone.

September 13th, 2015

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My experience today with Dr. James Kreter was the worst doctor visit I ever encountered. Not a pleasant greeting. He didn't show a pleasant attitude doing the examination. He didn't provide me patient privacy. He kept the examine room door open throughout the examination, I asked for a copy of written instructions he recommended, he refused by telling me he will mail them to me and walked out of the room. I'm looking for a new doctor. I have other doctors at Riverside Medical Center who are very professional. The Ophthalmology Department needs to clean house and startover with new doctors. This is the second time i have encounted poor professional service in this department.

August 11th, 2015

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He knows his fieldin appears to be knowledgeablebut I felt like I was just a number

May 18th, 2015

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Very caring and thoughtful.

March 28th, 2014

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I took my 6 year old daugther in to the office for an eye examination with Dr. Kreter and, it was the worst experience of my life as a parent. When the nurse had a difficult time putting drops into my daughter's eyes (because my daughter was scared and upset), Dr. Kreter came into the treatment room, pushed me out of the way, and forcefully held down my daughter by the neck choking her with the weight of his arm against her throat. Then, after the drops were in, Dr. Kreter left the room without saying anything. When the nurse told us to go to the waiting room for 10 minutes so the drops could take effect, I decided that I was not going to let Dr. Kreter complete the examination and, I told the nurse that I was taking my daughter (who was crying hysterically and visibly shaking) home. So, parents be aware that this is NOT the doctor that you want to see your children.

September 6th, 2013

Riverside Medical Clinic Brockton

3660 Arlington AveRiverside, CA 92506

Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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Dr. James Karl Kreter

6776 Redlands CtRiverside, CA 92506


Dr. James Karl Kreter, MD	Dr. Christopher Lyon, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.	Dr. Jonathan Pirnazar, MD	Dr. Deval Dave
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Other
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (14 Ratings)	4.7 (12 Ratings)	4.8 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Korean, Arabic	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Riverside , CA	Newport Beach , CA	Plata , CA	Santa Ana , CA
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
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Vision Issues

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Ohio State University Medical Center

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Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Does Dr. James Kreter accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. James Kreter has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. James Kreter affiliated with?: Dr. James Kreter is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Kreter?: You can find contact information for Dr. James Kreter here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. James Kreter speak?: Dr. James Kreter speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, Korean, and Arabic.
Where is Dr. James Kreter's office located?: Dr. James Kreter's office is located at 3660 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506.

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