Dr. Lewis I. Apter, MD | St Petersburg, FL | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Lewis Apter specializes in ophthalmology with nearly six decades of medical experience serving patients throughout the Tampa Bay area. They earned their medical degree from Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine and completed residency training at the Medical College of Georgia. With 58 years in practice, Dr. Apter brings extensive knowledge to eye care and vision health. They are fluent in Spanish and Arabic, allowing them to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Apter practices at HCA Florida Largo West Hospital and maintains locations in St. Petersburg and Largo, Florida. They focus on treating dry eye conditions and keratoconjunctivitis sicca, helping patients find relief from uncomfortable eye symptoms. Dr. Apter performs comprehensive eye exams and advanced retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients consistently rate their care highly, giving Dr. Apter an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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17 Ratings
58 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Arabic
Medical College Of Georgia
14 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations

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I feel scared for when I see Dr. Apter. He has a way about him that reminds me of my favorite family doctor growing up. He has a wonderful way of treating the patient. He has a calming manner and puts me at ease.

October 11th, 2019

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Dr. Apter is great. He is very knowledgeable, kind and caring.

September 20th, 2019

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I have never seem such a busy place! With all the people waiting for their appointments, everything seemed to go very smoothly. They had enough staff to handle the patients and the staff was pleasant and accommodating. Dr. Apter gave me a thorough examination. He explained his findings and answered all my questions. He also recommended against unnecessary tests which would have cost extra and on a fixed income was appreciated. I will return and tell my friends about him.

September 20th, 2019

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Lost vision in one eye several years ago. Dr Apter taking special care with me. Highly trusted and fun to visit with.

September 19th, 2019

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Doctor Apter is a very caring and competent doctor. I’m fortunate to have found him!

September 16th, 2019

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Very efficient and friendly. Dr Apter took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly and clearly.

September 5th, 2019

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I have been seeing Dr Apter for around 20 years. As far as I am concerned he do'es a great job. He is concerned as to how you are getting along, and he checks my eyes to make sure they are not getting bad due to my diabetics.

August 24th, 2019

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Never had such a thorough exam that i understood before. Amazing individual

August 23rd, 2019

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Have been going to Dr. Apter for more than 40 years. Have much confidence in him as he always takes time to explain everything he is doing and always show genuine concern for our eye health. Couldn't ask for better care.

August 16th, 2019

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Everyone there is always so nice and polite. Dr. Apter is extraordinary. He's very detailed oriented and kind.

August 1st, 2019

The Eye Institute of West Florida

6133 Central AveSt Petersburg, FL 33710

Tel: (727) 344-3008

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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The Eye Institute of West Florida

1225 West Bay Dr Ste ALargo, FL 33770


Dr. Lewis I Apter, MD	Dr Esturado Alfonso Ponce, MD	Dr Jeffrey Alan Wipfli, MD	Dr Brandon Rodriguez, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (17 Ratings)	4.8 (38 Ratings)	4.9 (49 Ratings)	4.4 (32 Ratings)
58 Years of Experience		30 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
St Petersburg , FL	Tarpon Springs , FL	Tampa , FL	St Petersburg , FL
Med School: Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine	Med School: University Francisco Marroquin, Fac De Med, Guatemala	Med School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok	Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Universite De Geneve Faculte De MedecineGraduated in 1968

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What languages does Dr. Lewis Apter speak?: Dr. Lewis Apter speaks Spanish and Arabic.
Is Dr. Lewis Apter accepting new patients?: Dr. Lewis Apter has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lewis Apter?: You can find contact information for Dr. Lewis Apter here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lewis Apter affiliated with?: Dr. Lewis Apter is affiliated with Hca Florida Largo West Hospital.
Where is Dr. Lewis Apter's office located?: Dr. Lewis Apter's office is located at 6133 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL, 33710.

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