Dr. Karl Golnik, MD | Phoenix, AZ | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Karl Golnik specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. With four decades of medical practice, Dr. Golnik brings extensive experience to patient care. He speaks English.

Dr. Golnik practices at Bethesda North Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He treats conditions such as increased intracranial pressure and double vision. His expertise includes performing vision tests and visual field testing to assess eye function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.2

15 Ratings
40 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
5 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
18 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

4.2

15 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Dr Karl Golnik is superb.

May 21st, 2026

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Dr Golnik was outstanding! The most efficient, informative and pleasant ophthalmologist we have ever experienced. He described the problems causing my double vision in a very understandable layman’s language. His associate was also outstanding. Dr. Golnik is an asset to your clinic!. We will highly recommend him!

March 28th, 2026

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Not helpful at all! Refused to do any testing for my condition....but he made sure I received a bill for my visit in less than a week! Not many of his kind to choose from unfortunately! I'd go elsewhere! His scheduling staff is the pits!

March 3rd, 2019

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Had an 8:45AM appointment today. As I arrived, I discovered that charts weren't ordered and they cancelled my appt. This is after I had to get a special approval from Anthem because Dr. Golnik is not in my Anthem network. Even when offered a appointment next week I refused. I was afraid the lack of professionalism in the office would carry forward to the quality of care for my eyes. I need to point out that I did not meet the doctor

August 4th, 2017

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Dr. Golnick ask my family Dr. to have a doppler done on my arteries due to headaches & vision problems. A Vascular Surgeon was consulted & I was found to have a 95% blockage in my subclavian artery. Under went stent surgery & I am typing this today because Dr. Golick along with the Vascular Surgeon saved me.

February 24th, 2013

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Dr. Karl Golnik

240 W Thomas Rd Ste 400Phoenix, AZ 85013

Tel: (855) 900-9975

Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Karl Golnik, MD	Benjamin Bakall M.D.,PHD	Jaime Gaitan, MD	Alan J. Gordon, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (15 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.6 (23 Ratings)	3.7 (27 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Phoenix , AZ	Phoenix , AZ	Phoenix , AZ	Phoenix , AZ
Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: Uppsala Universitet Medicinska Fakulteten	Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Aneurysm
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Macular Degeneration
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Ophthalmoplegia
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Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Medical School

Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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