Dr. John Alexander, OD | Rockford, IL | Optometry

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By providing thorough eye exams, I work with my patients to maintain their vision and prevent vision loss. I also find that educating patients about their eyes is very helpful in reaching this goal.

accepting new patients
4.9

11 Ratings
27 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Illinois College Of Optometry
11 written reviews
1 specialty
2 areas of expertise
2 office locations
Male

Patients consistently commend Dr. John A Alexander for his excellent listening skills, compassion, kindness, and professionalism, with many expressing complete trust in his clinical expertise. Positive reviews highlight his thorough examinations and the appropriate time he takes to explain check-up results and address any questions, making patients feel valued and understood. There are no negative reviews provided in the dataset. Overall, patients highly recommend Dr. Alexander to family and friends based on their positive experiences.

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Good experience

June 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Took his time explaining my check up results

April 2nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Alexander is an excellent listener.

February 17th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Alexander always takes the appropriate time to cover the exam results and any questions I have.

November 22nd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Alexander is always kind, compassionate, empathetic, professional, and I completely trust his clinical expertise.

October 29th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Satisfied

October 10th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Went petfect

October 5th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Alexander was very kind and thorough in his examination of me and I would Highly Recommend him to All of my family and friends.

September 25th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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It was nice to be treated like a person.

May 15th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Love Dr Gellada. Always makes me feel I am her priority

April 5th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Mercyhealth Vision Center–Rockton Avenue

2350 N. Rockton Ave.Rockford, IL 61103

Tel: (815) 971-2430

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Mercyhealth Vision Center–Perryville

3401 N. Perryville Rd.Rockford, IL 61107

Tel: (815) 971-2800

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. John Alexander, OD	Dr. Jonathan D Goulart, OD	Dr. Dixit P Patel, OD	Dr. Veronica L Roberts, OD
Optometry	Optometry	Optometry	Optometry
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.9 (11 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience		33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rockford , IL	Freeport , IL	ROCKFORD , IL	Machesney Park , IL
Med School: Illinois College Of Optometry	Med School: Illinois College Of Optometry		Med School: Illinois College Of Optometry
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Illinois College Of OptometryGraduated in 1999

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