Dr. Paul Ernest Finley, MD

My optician referred me to Dr. Finley for a glaucoma evaluation due to high eye pressures. Dr. Finley did a more sophisticated pressure test than my optician was able to do and found that my pressures were ok. He correctly diagnosed the real reason for my vision loss which was not glaucoma at all then he took a lot of time to explain to me the cause of my vision loss and what evidence supported the diagnosis. We also discussed what kind of progression I might expect. He gave very technical yet understandable explanations and answered my questions along the way, so it was more of a discussion not a lecture. As I was leaving he requested me to sign a release so he could get some additional information from my optician. When he got the information it confirmed he made the correct diagnosis. He personally called me to tell me the news and was very willing to spend time answering my questions and discussing my concerns. My personal impression of Dr. Finley is a smart and caring… professional and I highly recommend him if you are having vision problems.

The few available reviews a/b Dr. Finley were positive, so I thought I would try him . Perhaps he is a good surgeon ( I cannot report on that ) ,perhaps he has a great bedside manner ( I did not experience that either ) . I would never recommend this doctor because I found him to be arrogant & condescending.He sauntered in , 30 minutes late , moving towards the computer,never looking at me or shaking my hand . When I asked if he always made his patients wait that long , he spun around & told me to " get used to it" because that is" how it works around here". It was quite apparent he was annoyed with my question. I was quite astonished at his rudeness . He then began to lecture me about my eyelid-stye in a tone I would describe as condescending . I was to fly out of country a week later & did not appreciate him wasting my time. It might have been different had he apologized for his tardiness , but that did not happen ,nor did he give any relief , hope or good information .… Instead ,he told me there was "nothing that could be done" until my return 5 weeks later & that I needed a procedure that would be "extremely uncomfortable" & I would most likely " hate him for performing it". I did not have the time to inform him that " hating him " was already a fact & that he was fired .As I left, I determined I would post my first doctor review after returning from my vacation , but w/only a week before departure I scurried to find some relief. I visited my naturopath, who gave me good info & remedies to try . One week later my problem was gone ! I had a great vacation & my eye was healed . I highly recommend Dr. Mia Potter ( what a gem & a genius !) . I do not recommend Dr. Finley . I will also mention that when I returned ,5 weeks later,there were 2 letters from his office threatening me w/ collectors if I did not pay the $35.00 co- pay ,which they did not ask for at the time .A week later there was a 3rd warning .Honestly,I have never experienced quite like this . I paid the co-pay ,of course....but decided to let this rude doctor wait a bit first. I told him "get used to waiting ....that is how it works around here" .

Dr. Finley is an excellent surgeon and gentleman. I would recommend him for any eye problem.