Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD | St. Louis, MO | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Roddy Frankel specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at the Anheuser Busch Eye Institute. With 34 years of experience in the field, Dr. Frankel brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English.

Dr. Frankel practices primarily in St. Louis, Missouri, with locations at the Saint Louis University Eye Institute and the Center for Specialized Medicine, as well as serving patients in Libertyville, Illinois. He treats common eye conditions including cataracts and dry eyes. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health and detect vision problems. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.9

23 Ratings
34 years of experience
16 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Anheuser Busch Eye Institute
10 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
Male

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Love Dr. Frankel such a nice caring person.

January 11th, 2019

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Dr Frankel takes time to do a good exam and answers any questions very thoroughly. He has always treated me professsionaly.

March 21st, 2017

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He let me know that after Lasik surgery I should get the measurements of my eyes before the surgery. This will come in handy if I have cataract surgery. No one else ever mentioned this.

January 7th, 2017

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The best eye doctor i have ever seen!

April 11th, 2016

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Evil, greedy doctor, a monster. Only cares about your money and will play a corrupt insurance game to leave the patient in the cold. Stay away from this physician if you're smart and read all of the negative reviews on this site and other sites (vitals.com, healthgrades.com, etc). Some of the reviews will shock you, such as his refusing treatment to a Hispanic patient whose eye was practically falling out just because he wanted to pay by check.

December 19th, 2014

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An evil ophthalmologist more concerned about your money than your well being. Will even call you and yell at you on the phone, which is shocking. Very unprofessional ophthalmologist and very tactless, in addition to being very lazy in the office.

December 19th, 2014

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Roddy did surgery on my eye several years agoCan't thank him enough as I did some serious damage to my corneaMy eye was restored completely. A great eye surgeon

July 2nd, 2012

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This Dr is very short. He needs a course in people skills. I wouldn't recommend at all.

March 2nd, 2011

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This is the most agregious human being I have ever met. While waiting in his office for an appt I hispanic gentleman came in with his whole family and his eye was almost falling out. The Dr.(if you want to call him that) refused treatment because he did not have insurance and would be paying by check. I was appalled at this treatment. In addition the other comments are true about his insurance ethics.Stay as far away as you can!

November 17th, 2010

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Dr. Frankel DOES NOT HONOR insurance coverages. You might as well pay out of pocket because that's what you'll end up doing. He knows how to play the insurance game-- he will put a different diagnosis code not covered by your insurance. One great advise? GO TO A DIFFERENT EYE DOCTOR. I wish somebody told me that.

February 26th, 2010

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1225 South Grand Boulevard GL - Door 4-5St. Louis, MO 63104

Tel: (314) 617-2600

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Dr. Roddy Frankel, MD	Dr. Julianne Marie Matthews	Dr. Sara Joy Krachmalnick	Dr. Jessica Yang Walia
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
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34 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
St. Louis , MO	Youngstown , OH	Saint Louis , MO	Saint Louis , MO
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine	Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University	Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

Medical Doctor, Missouri, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Anheuser Busch Eye Institute

Medical School

University Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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