Top reviews
Excellent staff, very professional from beginning to end of my appointment. Everyone was friendly and understanding. Very pleased with the assistant that dilated my eyes and prepped me for my doctor exam. Dr V has a very calm quieShow moret demeanor and explained everything about my eye condition and the effects of diabetes, gave me encouraging words to go forward in the battle against diabetes to protect my eyes and retain my vision. I felt very comfortable with the staff and the doctor and went out of your office today. Feeling very relieved that he's going to repair the problem in my right eye with my retina and the encouraging words he gave me for the Jim, that I'm working out and the diet that I'm using and to keep doing. What I'm doing. It made me feel good about my progress. I'm so glad I had this visit with this team today. I won't go anywhere else. I had a doctor who was very educated as my Dad in my family. So I know what professional treatment is like. Great job today by all involved with my appointment at atlantic retina consultants.
I routinely consult with Dr. Vaishnav for my eye health care and have greatly benefited from the consultation he provides based on specific tests and results. Dr. Vaishnav and his team work together to provide excellent care for mShow morey vision. They work with great patience and diligence. The new office in Melbourne is coming together with continuous improvements. Dr. Vaishnav’s speciality is challenging area of vision care and they are working hard to bring on board qualified professionals to add to their team. This, I hope, will help reduce wait time in the lobby area. I would continue to seek the quality treatment options with Dr. Vaishnav and I have believed that the wait time in the lobby area is worth the high quality treatment and care offered to me.
Physician & Surgeon
Dr. Hetal Vaishnav is a fellowship trained Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon, specializing in treating complex diseases of the eye. He is a Diplomate and Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Vaishnav is a Member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, a by-invitation-only society whose members include 57 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. Dr. Vaishnav holds professional memberships in the American Medical Association and the American Society of Retina Specialists, and is the only ophthalmologist in Brevard County to be a member of the American Society of Preventative Medicine. Dr. Vaishnav graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor in Science prior to attending and graduating from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Vaishnav performed his General Surgery Internship, his Ophthalmology Residency and pursued Advanced Fellowship Training in Vitreoretinal Surgery at University of Florida-Gainesville.
Academician & Professor
Dr. Vaishnav is an adjunct lecturer and instructor at both the University of Florida and the Florida Institute of Technology. He has also been invited to speak at various meetings including the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Lions Club, Doctors Goodwill Foundation, Aging Matters Symposium, One Senior Place Symposium and BIMDA. He has also appeared on a popular radio show called Your Visual Health on AM1060, and on Helping Seniors Television.
Clinical Scientist, Author and Innovator
In addition to teaching, Dr. Vaishnav is a clinical scientist with research experiences and collaborations at world renowned institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID), the University of Florida and the Diabetes Clinical Research Center (DRCR.net). He has also been a scientific investigator for some of the latest medications used to prevent blindness. Dr. Vaishnav has created innovative patient centered programs such as Healthy Eye, Healthy I TM Integrative Eye Care and Retain Independence of SEniors (RISE) TM Fall Prevention Program to serve the patients of Brevard County. He is currently working on a series of educational books for patients.
Humanitarian
Through his involvement with Non-Profit Organizations like the Lions Club International, BIMDA, Doctor’s Goodwill Foundation, and the Brevard Health Alliance, Dr. Vaishnav works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for his many patients and for the Brevard County Community, in general. His efforts include raising awareness of preventable diseases and encouraging patient participation in their health care. His contributions to the community include participating in health screenings, volunteer work, fund raisers, education, providing medical care on a pro bono basis, and other grass roots efforts. Dr. Vaishnav was recently awarded the Melvin B. Jones Humanitarian Fellowship Award by the Lions Club International for his many contributions towards the prevention and treatment of blindness.
Extracurricular Activities
Dr. Vaishnav enjoys spending time with his family, and writing books on medical and non-medical topics. Additionally, he enjoys traveling, sports and the great outdoors.
Blurry Vision
Cystoid Macular Edema
Diabetic Eye Care
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exams
Eye Inflammatory Diseases
Eye Injuries
Flashes and Floaters
Glaucoma
Integrated Care
Intravitreal Injections
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular Pucker
Ocular Disease
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Tear
Retinal Vein Occlusion
Locations (5)
Atlantic Retina Consultants
175 E. NASA Blvd
Suite 201
Melbourne, FL, 32901
Atlantic Retina Consultants
150 S. Woods Drive
Rockledge, FL, 32955
Atlantic Retina Consultants
250 N. Courtenay Pkwy
Suite 101
Merritt Island, FL, 32952
Atlantic Retina Consultants
5055 Babcock Street N.E.
#6
Palm Bay, FL, 32905
Atlantic Retina Consultants
1709 Garden Street
Titusville, FL, 32796
More About Dr. Hetal Vaishnav, MD
Practice
Specialties
NPI Number
1750319331
Provider's Gender
Male
Reviews
Excellent care by a caring and knowledgeable doctor and outstanding staff. I'm blessed to have found him. I'm always treated courteously by the staff and am seen by the doctor as soon as he is available. I understand that sometimes an appointment may seem to run behind schedule, but I'm thankful that Dr Vaishnav does sometimes run a bit behind. Let me explain. The extra time that I sometimes need may cause someone else to have to wait a few minutes longer. I'm grateful that Doctor Vaishnav does take the time needed to actually help his patients, not just see them. He has helped me tremendously.
Excellent staff, very professional from beginning to end of my appointment. Everyone was friendly and understanding. Very pleased with the assistant that dilated my eyes and prepped me for my doctor exam. Dr V has a very calm quiet demeanor and explained everything about my eye condition and the effects of diabetes, gave me encouraging words to go forward in the battle against diabetes to protect my eyes and retain my vision. I felt very comfortable with the staff and the doctor and went out of your office today. Feeling very relieved that he's going to repair the problem in my right eye with my retina and the encouraging words he gave me for the Jim, that I'm working out and the diet that I'm using and to keep doing. What I'm doing. It made me feel good about my progress. I'm so glad I had this visit with this team today. I won't go anywhere else. I had a doctor who was very educated as my Dad in my family. So I know what professional treatment is like. Great job today by all involved with my appointment at atlantic retina consultants.
Excellent
Excellent staff and Doctor, but wait times can be too long.
This was the first time coming here and I was very impressed with the office and staff. I was previously going to the eye institute seeing Dr Vaishnav. Time spent was way less than the other. All the staff was nice.
Dr. Vaishnav is a very knowledgeable and thorough eye doctor specializing in retina care. I have been under his care for a number of years and fully credit him for making sure my eyesight is not affected by my diabetes.
Awesome always
Everyone was very friendly. Very efficient and professional. Dr. Vaishnav was clear with the plan going forward.
It went well
HAD A TO WATE A LITTLE TIME BUT AS USUAL HAD A GOOD TIME WITH THE STAFF AND THE DR. THEY ARE DOING A GRAT JOB WITH MY EYES. LOOKING FORWARD TO 2025.
Very Professional.
ALL GOOD, JUST DONT LIKE THE WAIT, BUT IT IS WELL WORTH IT.
Very impressed with Dr Vaishnav. He listened to what I had to say, he explained what he thought the issue is and the steps that he wants to take to resolve the issue. Very easy to talk to and a good listener. Did not try to over shadow my thoughts and opinions.
Dr. Vaishnav is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Dr. Vaishnav is a highly professional, knowledgeable retina specialist who may have saved my eyesight in my left eye. I’m a bit of a split personality - one eye has dry macular degeneration, the other eye has wet. Having someone inject medication in ones eye is not a pleasant thought, but he delivered beyond my expectations. I will need injections for the rest of my life, but now there is no more fear, actually, it’s a walk in the park!
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Great service
He is attending to me very professional explaining everything what is happening and what to do. He wants things to be done, tests, floureceint andiogram aa soon as possible so that he can administer the necessary treatment.
I experienced excessive wait times. I am assuming over booking causes this situation. After waiting. More than two hours I had a very successful meeting with my doctor. Consultation was very good and his recommendations and. And proposed remedies were very satisfying. So to summarize time with the doctor very very pleasing, waiting time before I could see the doctor was very excessive. Maybe his practice should be expanded with another qualified doctor in order to cut down the waiting times.
The staff are very professional and pleasant
Was a pleasure! A great doctor , expertise! Pleasant experience with all there
Muy buen Dr. Se preocupa por la salud del paciente y se toma el tiempo de explicar.
Excellent doctor and staff but the wait is very long. Usually 2-3 hours from sign in to vision and pressure check, scan and to finally get the injection. Staff seems to rotate frequently and I hear staff members saying they are short staffed frequently. Dr V always listens to my concerns and addresses them and he seems to do a lot of research which is encouraging.
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Vaishnav for 13 years. He has treated me for a detached retina and currently for AMD. I have received excellent care! Dr. Vaishnav carefully explains treatment options and closely monitors my condition. I have complete faith in hrs skills and advice and recommend him highly.
I have a health care background. Service was excellent in all aspects!
Dr. Vaishnav never rushes through his appointments. He actually cares and takes the time to answer my questions. He has saved my eyesight to this point. Thank you, Dr. V.
Doc is great , maybe the best , BUT the wait time is out of anything described as normal!! 1 hour after arriving before even the preliminary work begins. Another hour till I see the Doc . 5 very good minutes with Doctor Vashivanav and out the door in 2 HOURs for a routine yearly exam ! You have clean up the patient schedule procedure as a business practice to be professional about the practice.. this is meant to be helpful not a anger filled complaint. I really like the Docs and just want them to be successful… Clean up the schedule management.
Dr V is good. Kind. Explains things. But I suffered all night through early morning - eyes burning very badly for 12-14 hours after appt. I believe the tech rubbed betadine soap into both eyes instead of gently wiping it off. Both eyes burned fiercely and swelled almost shut. Had to use cold compresses 30-40 times to cool the burning and swelling in both eyes. It’s been almost 24 hours and my eyes are still irritated and swollen. Scary.
Waited a bit for appt but it was not long.
Dr V is wonderful. From his knowledge to his bedside manner he is truly the best! It’s hard to find a doctor who is so well rounded. Lindsey, the manager, may also be one of the kindest humans I have ever met. This team is worth the hour and a half drive from where I live. Thank you!
