Reviews for Encino, CA Ophthalmologist Brad Elkins, M.D.

Dr. Elkins and his team did a great job in preparing me for my cataract surgeries and successfully completing for both eyes. My vision is again 20/20 and I am amazed at the depth of color and brightness I again can see.Thank you!Ric C More

Ophthalmology Associates Of The Valley is the absolute best! Dr. Elkins was beyond amazing and really took the time to educate me through all my options. Dr. Elkins did my Lasik surgery. It was quick and painless! He walked me through the entire surgery which helped me feel very comfortable. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Also, I don't want to forget to mention Ana (Dr. Elkins surgery coordinator) she was professional and very sweet. She coordinated everything seamlessly which I appreciated. I'd definitely recommend them to all my family and friends. More

Ophthalmology Associates Of The Valley is the best. It's the first place I have ever been that made me feel like I had options. Dr. Lilia Babakhan is very kind and makes you actually want to see the letters clearer. Dr Zeegen and Dr Elkins are beyond amazing and really took the time and steered me in the right direction. Dr Elkins did the cataract surgery for me and it went better than expected. If I lived across the country, I would fly back to LA to have them take care of my eyes. More

Dr Brad Elkins is the best ophthalmologist ever!!! The Dr is very comforting and compassionate and was very thorough. He is excellent at what he does and really takes care of his patients.  I would recommend Dr. Elkins to any eye care needs Thank you Dr. Elkins for being a caring doctor. We need more Doctors like you More

Dr Brad Elkins is the best ophthalmologist ever!!! The Dr is very comforting and compassionate and was very thorough.  He is excellent at what he does and really takes care of his patients.  I would recommend Dr. Elkins to any eye care needs Thank you Dr. Elkins for being a caring doctor. We need more Doctors like you More

Ophthalmology Associates Of The Valley is the best. It's the first place I have ever been that made me feel like I had options. Dr. Lilia Babakhan is very kind and makes you actually want to see the letters clearer. Dr Zeegen and Dr Elkins are beyond amazing and really took the time and steered me in the right direction. Dr Elkins did the cataract surgery for me and it went better than expected. If I lived across the country, I would fly back to LA to have them take care of my eyes. More

Dr Brad Elkins is the best ophthalmologist ever!!! Dr Elkins performed my mom’s cataract surgery and she’s very satisfied with the results. The Dr is very comforting and compassionate and really took care of my mom. He is excellent at what he does and really takes care of his patients.  I would recommend Dr. Elkins to anybody who needs to get cataract surgery or any other surgery. Thank you Dr. Elkins for being a caring doctor. We need more Doctors like you More

Dr Brad Elkins is the best ophthalmologist ever!!! Dr Elkins performed my mom Khalida’s cataract surgery and she’s very satisfied with the results. The Dr is very comforting and compassionate and really took care of my mom. He is excellent at what he does and really takes care of his patients.  I would recommend Dr. Elkins to anybody who needs to get cataract surgery or any other surgery. Thank you Dr. Elkins for being a caring doctors. We need more Doctors like you More

Very organized practice! The people who work there are knowledgeable and nice! Dr Elkins is very professional and person... Read More More

Very organized practice! The people who work there are knowledgeable and nice! Dr Elkins is very professional and personable! More

Quick and helpful. Theresa, Dominico, and Dr. Elkins were super nice. More

Always top notch, I feel very well taken care of by Dr. Elkins More

From check/in to preliminaries to actual f2f time with Dr Elkins who was was attentive to my concerns and questions. Overall my annual exam was reassuring I have the best possible in eye care. More

From check/in to preliminaries to actual f2f time with Dr Elkins who was was attentive to my concerns and questions. O... Read More More

From check/in to preliminaries to actual f2f time with Dr Elkins who was was attentive to my concerns and questions. Overall my annual exam was reassuring I have the best possible in eye care. More

Dr. Elkins is the Ultimate Professional! He is knowledgeable, caring, accommodating, and listens! I feel lucky and priv ... Read More More

Dr. Elkins is the Ultimate Professional! He is knowledgeable, caring, accommodating, and listens! I feel lucky and privileged to have him in my corner..Thank you,Zita Simoes More

Every time I go here, I am treated by the best staff a Doctor could have. They are professional, helpful, courteous, and a pleasure to be around. I want to thank all of them for their service and thank Dr. Elkins for choosing such a wonderful group of people. Don Fetner More

Brad is great. He is a terrific diagnostician, thorough in his exam and explanation. The office on the other hand is awful. I was used to waiting 45-90 minutes pre-Covid and accepted that to see him. But during Covid, I was told that fewer doctors were working at the same time so there would be fewer people waiting in the waiting room and much shorter wait times as patient visits would be scheduled further apart. None of that was true. I still had to wait 45 minutes to get into a room. And a person working in the office said that they never had said that to anyone. They get to everyone eventually, when they have the rooms and personnel available. If you are only going once a year, and plan for a long wait (bring a jacket because it can be quite cold while waiting), then it is worth seeing him. More

Brad is great. He is a terrific diagnostician, thorough in his exam and explanation. The office on the other hand is awful. I was used to waiting 45-90 minutes pre-Covid and accepted that to see him. But during Covid, I was told that fewer doctors were working at the same time so there would be fewer people waiting in the waiting room and much shorter wait times as patient visits would be scheduled further apart. None of that was true. I still had to wait 45 minutes to get into a room. And a person working in the office said that they never had said that to anyone. They get to everyone eventually, when they have the rooms and personnel available. If you are only going once a year, and plan for a long wait (bring a jacket because it can be quite cold while waiting), then it is worth seeing him. More

Brad is great. He is a terrific diagnostician, thorough in his exam and explanation. The office on the other hand is awful. I was used to waiting 45-90 minutes pre-Covid and accepted that to see him. But... Read More None of that was true. I still had to wait 45 minutes to get into a room. And a person working in the office said that ... Read More More

Brad is great. He is a terrific diagnostician, thorough in his exam and explanation. The office on the other hand is a ... Read More More

Dr. Elkins is very informative and makes you feel at ease. More

Dr. Elkins is attentive and informative - ready to answer any and all questions. More

Dr Elkins always thorough and affable. More

Dr. Elkins is very knowledgeable. More

Dr. Elkins always listens to my concerns and has the ability to diagnose the issues quickly and thouhtfully. More

Dr. Elkins always listens to my concerns and has the ability to diagnose the issues quickly and thouhtfully. More

Dr. Elkins and his staff are excellent and provide a very thorough exam and consultation. More

I keep coming back because the staff and Dr. Elkins are top notch. I have confidence that I am getting the best possible... Read More More

I keep coming back because the staff and Dr. Elkins are top notch. I have confidence that I am getting the best possible treatment. More

So happy I went in for what I thought was pink eye. Turned out to be a stye and Dr Elkins quickly diagnosed, gave me dir... Read More More

So happy I went in for what I thought was pink eye. Turned out to be a stye and Dr Elkins quickly diagnosed, gave me directions, and prescribed medication. I’m on the mend. More

Dr. Elkins and the team were professional, courteous and informative. The visit was arguably painless and the Crew had me in and out in no time at all. Thank you OAV! More

Dr. Elkins and the team were professional, courteous and informative. The visit was arguably painless and the Crew had ... Read More More

Dr. Elkins and the team were professional, courteous and informative. The visit was arguably painless and the Crew had me in and out in no time at all. Thank you OAV! More

Dr. Elkins is and always has been, consistent and reliable in his outstanding knowledge and care. I feel fortunate to be... Read More More

Dr. Elkins is and always has been, consistent and reliable in his outstanding knowledge and care. I feel fortunate to be one of his patients and know my eye health is in good hands. More

I am new to the office and delighted with the care I got. The experience I had was very different than the previous office I went to. I was treated professionally, Dr. Elkins took time to explain my issues to me, some I had never known. Lauren, the tech who did the primary exam is efficient, affable and created an atmosphere of caring. Certainly, I am a happy patient.As far as the staff...very professional, clean, attentive. Meeting Jason at the front door is a perk. More

I am new to the office and delighted with the care I got. The experience I had was very different than the previous office I went to. I was treated professionally, Dr. Elkins took time to explain my issues to me, some I had never known. Lauren, the tech who did the primary exam is efficient, affable and created an atmosphere of caring. Certainly, I am a happy patient.As far as the staff...very professional, clean, attentive. Meeting Jason at the front door is a perk. More

I am new to the office and delighted with the care I got. The experience I had was very different than the previous office I went to. I was treated professionally, Dr. Elkins took time to explain my issues to me, some I had never known. Lauren, the tech who did the primary exam is efficient, affable and created an atmosphere of caring. Certainly, I am a happy patient.As far as the staff...very professional, clean, attentive. Meeting Jason at the front door is a perk. More

The most efficient patient oriented office ever ! Dr Elkins is the best professional . His bedside manner is amazing and his analysis impeccable . More

Dr. Elkins is a great doctor in an excellent office. More

The office is the best run of all the doctors I have been to.Dr Elkins is the best! More

The office is the best run of all the doctors I have been to.Dr Elkins is the best! More

Dr Elkins is the best. More

Have been coming to this office for many years Clean, efficient and organized. Each person Is friendly, especially the doctors who take the time to explain what they are doing and why. The optical department is very convenient and patient with me. During this challenging time, the experience feel very safe. Thank you Dr. Elkins as always! More

Been coming to Dr. Elkins for 10 years. He's amazing and I am very happy with the office. More

Dr. Elkins is a superior eye doctor. His manner is kind, thorough and caring and his expertise is excellent! More

Dr Elkins and the staff at OAV are outstanding. I could not be more pleased. More

DR. Elkins had been my Valley ophthalmologist for a number of years now, and I've always been satisfied with the care he's given me and the concern he has in monitoring any disease of the various eye disease I may be subject. In addition, he has successfully performed cataract surgery and without any subsequent issues. All in all, I will continue to see Dr. Elkins and trust that if any eye problems develop that he will be able to treat them with a successful outcome. More

DR. Elkins had been my Valley ophthalmologist for a number of years now, and I've always been satisfied with the care he... Read More More

I would highly recommend Dr. Elkins. More

I have been a patient of Dr. Elkins for over 20 years and I would not see anybody but him. More

I am always pleased with my appointments with Dr. Elkins. He is thorough, not rushed and friendly. More

Arrived before my appointment time & taken for some tests by Jessica. Following those tests my eyes were photographed by... Read More It was a very thorough examination and all the technicians & Dr. Elkins were very courteous & professional & answered an... Read More More

Arrived before my appointment time & taken for some tests by Jessica. Following those tests my eyes were photographed by Adam & then additional eye tests with Judy in Dr. Elkins exam room. Dr. Elkins reviewed all the tests & told me which lenses would be best for my cataracts. Following his evaluation I spoke to Ana Robles who scheduled all of my procedures & surgeries.It was a very thorough examination and all the technicians & Dr. Elkins were very courteous & professional & answered any question I might have had. I couldn't have been more pleased with the experience. More

Arrived before my appointment time & taken for some tests by Jessica. Following those tests my eyes were photographed by Adam & then additional eye tests with Judy in Dr. Elkins exam room. Dr. Elkins reviewed all the tests & told me which lenses would be best for my cataracts. Following his evaluation I spoke to Ana Robles who scheduled all of my procedures & surgeries.It was a very thorough examination and all the technicians & Dr. Elkins were very courteous & professional & answered any question I might have had. I couldn't have been more pleased with the experience. More

We've trusted our vision care to Dr. Elkins and OAV for almost 20 years now. This is a best-in- class practice that is not afraid to embrace new technologies while still providing a personal touch. The staff is unfailingly nice and accommodating. While we're lucky to have them in our neighborhood, I'd drive from anywhere to see Dr. Elkins. More

We've trusted our vision care to Dr. Elkins and OAV for almost 20 years now. This is a best-in- class practice that is ... Read More More

We've trusted our vision care to Dr. Elkins and OAV for almost 20 years now. This is a best-in- class practice that is not afraid to embrace new technologies while still providing a personal touch. The staff is unfailingly nice and accommodating. While we're lucky to have them in our neighborhood, I'd drive from anywhere to see Dr. Elkins. More

Have been seeing Dr. Elkins for at least 15 years. The best care. We are blessed to have such talented doctors like Dr. Brad and other doctors at OAV. These are the people we should celebrating for their sacrifice and dedication to helping people. Thanks so much More

Have been seeing Dr. Elkins for at least 15 years. The best care. We are blessed to have such talented doctors like Dr. Brad and other doctors at OAV. These are the people we should celebrating for their sacrifice and dedication to helping people. Thanks so much More

Have been seeing Dr. Elkins for at least 15 years. The best care. We are blessed to have such talented doctors like Dr. ... Read More More

I was given the VIP treatment. From the moment I walked into the office and was greeted by the world's best greeter. He made me feel like the entire office had been waiting for me to arrive. Each staff member I encountered also treated me as if I was the only person in the office that mattered to them even though the office was busy. The office flow was good and I did not have to wait for my appointment or any of the tests I received. I was able to see the staff sanitizing everything after each person left an area.Let me tell you about Dr Elkins, he looked at my tests and at my eyes for 3 minutes and was able to tell me what no other Doctor could in years. We came up with a plan and I left the office feeling so much better and hopeful.I am very happy to be able to give this review and am sure you will have a great experience too. More

Definitely trust my vision to Dr. Elkins. His office uses the most advanced equipment. More

I have been seeing Dr. Elkins for years and he is very thorough and professional and I enjoy meeting with him. More

I was given the VIP treatment. From the moment I walked into the office and was greeted by the worlds best greeter. He made me feel like the entire office had been waiting for me to arrive. Each staff member I encountered also treated me as if I was the only person in the office that mattered to them even though the office was busy. The office flow was good and I did not have to wait for my appointment or any of the test I received. I was able to see the staff sanitizing everything after each person left an area.Let me tell you about Dr Elkins, he look at my test and at my eyes for 3 minutes and was able to tell me what no other Doctor could in years. We came up with a plan and I left the office feeling so much better and hopeful.I am very happy to be able to give this review and am sure you will have a great experience too. More

I was given the VIP treatment. From the moment I walked into the office and was greeted by the world’s best greeter. He made me feel like the entire office had been waiting for me to arrive. Each staff member I encountered also treated me as if I was the only person in the office that mattered to them even though the office was busy. The office flow was good and I did not have to wait for my appointment or any of the tests I received. I was able to see the staff sanitizing everything after each person left an area.Let me tell you about Dr Elkins, he looked at my test and at my eyes for 3 minutes and was able to tell me what no other Doctor could in years. We came up with a plan and I left the office feeling so much better and hopeful.I am very happy to be able to give this review and am sure you will have a great experience too. More

Dr. Elkins is exceptionally professional, caring, recognizing patient’s concern with in-depth knowledge and experience, and finding a solution/treatment. My vision decline was immediately corrected after following his recommendation. The staff was very pleasant and professional, the office was nice, clean and well prepared for Covid protocol.I had a superb experience during my visit and highly recommend him and OAV. More

In all the years my wife and I have used Brad, he still remains an excellent doctor and person. More

Definitely trust my vision to Dr. Elkins. His office uses the most advanced equipment. More

Dr. Elkins is exceptionally professional, caring, recognizing patient’s concern with in-depth knowledge and experience, ... Read More The staff was very pleasant and professional, the office was nice, clean and well prepared for Covid protocol. I had a superb experience during my visit and highly recommend him and OAV. More

Dr. Elkins is exceptionally professional, caring, recognizing patient’s concern with in-depth knowledge and experience, ... Read More More

I was given the VIP treatment. From the moment I walked into the office and was greeted by the worlds best greeter. He m... Read More Let me tell you about Dr Elkins, he look at my test and at my eyes for 3 minutes and was able to tell me what no other D... Read More I am very happy to be able to give this review and am sure you will have a great experience too. More

I was given the VIP treatment. From the moment I walked into the office and was greeted by the world's best greeter. He made me feel like the entire office had been waiting for me to arrive. Each staff member I encountered also treated me as if I was the only person in the office that mattered to them even though the office was busy. The office flow was good and I did not have to wait for my appointment or any of the tests I received. I was able to see the staff sanitizing everything after each person left an area.Let me tell you about Dr Elkins, he looked at my test and at my eyes for 3 minutes and was able to tell me what no other Doctor could in years. We came up with a plan and I left the office feeling so much better and hopeful.I am very happy to be able to give this review and am sure you will have a great experience too. More

Dr. Elkins was very prompt, efficient and professional, but still warm and approachable. More

Been coming to Dr. Elkins for 10 years. He's amazing and I am very happy with the office. More

This was my first time with this doctor. I came for both a contact and Ophthalmology exam.I was greeted at the door by a welcoming person who took my temperature and asked standard Covid questions and directed me to my seat. Dr Stephanie Ivor-Smith conducted the contact exam and there was no change to my contacts. I felt like she was very thorough and explained everything she was doing in detail.Dr Elkins did my eye exam. He also communicated well and I felt he was thorough. The office was efficient and handled my medical information. The cost was reasonable and the experience pleasant and as good as can be expected. I feel like both doctors were concerned about me and the health of my eyes. There was some excess waiting, but hey! I was not in a rush to go anywhere anyway! More

This was my first time with this doctor. I came for both a contact and Ophthalmology exam. I was greeted at the door by a welcoming person who took my temperature and asked standard Covid questions and directed ... Read More Dr Elkins did my eye exam. He also communicated well and I felt he was thorough. The office was efficient and handled ... Read More More

This was my first time with this doctor. I came for both a contact and Ophthalmology exam.I was greeted at the door by a welcoming person who took my temperature and asked standard Covid questions and directed me to my seat. Dr Stephanie Ivor-Smith conducted the contact exam and there was no change to my contacts. I felt like she was very thorough and explained everything she was doing in detail.Dr Elkins did my eye exam. He also communicated well and I felt he was thorough. The office was efficient and handled my medical information. The cost was reasonable and the experience pleasant and as good as can be expected. I feel like both doctors were concerned about me and the health of my eyes. There was some excess waiting, but hey! I was not in a rush to go anywhere anyway! More

Dr. Elkins is great. He takes the time to explain how things are going and makes it easy to understand. I appreciate his... Read More More

Dr. Elkins is great. He takes the time to explain how things are going and makes it easy to understand. I appreciate his work. More

Dr. Elkins is simply the very best eye doctor you can have. He is an expert in his field and is personable as well. He treats each patient with the care and consideration as if he is treating a family member or loved one. More

Dr. Elkins is simply the very best eye doctor you can have. He is an expert in his field and is personable as well. He t... Read More More

I was very pleased with the eye exam. Dr, Elkins and his staff are all so professional and friendly and courteous. I w ... Read More More

I was very pleased with the eye exam. Dr, Elkins and his staff are all so professional and friendly and courteous. I would recomend him to all my friends. More

My office visit with Dr. Elkins was excellent--very competent and pleasant. He patiently and thoroughly answered all my ... Read More More

My office visit with Dr. Elkins was excellent--very competent and pleasant. He patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions and explained some suggested options. We decided to go ahead with a minor procedure, which went fine. I switched to Dr. Elkins from another ophthalmologist and am very glad I did. I highly recommend him. More

I was very pleased with the eye exam. Dr, Elkins and his staff are all so professional and friendly and courteous. I would recomend him to all my friends. More

Always excellent treatment by Dr. Elkins. Wonderful staff and the finest medical care. More

Dr. Elkins and the technicians are patient and courteous, listening to my questions and explaining things clearly. More

Dr. Elkins and the crew, including reception and technical personnel excellent service, efficient and personable service. Highly recommended. More

Dr. Elkins and the crew, including reception and technical personnel excellent service, efficient and personable service. Highly recommended. More

Dr. Elkins and the crew, including reception and technical personnel excellent service, efficient and personable servic... Read More More

I was seen efficiently. The staff reviewed my chart and did tests that dr Elkins needed to evaluate me. Everyone was thorough and pleasant and all covid precautions were followed. More

THE WHOLE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND DR ELKINS WAS THE BEST.THANK YOU.MARTIN SMITH. More

Dr. Elkins will have always my respect and trust. Great Surgeon and great doctor.But, medical staff lack of correct and proper information. More

Always know I’m getting the best eye care from Dr. Elkins More

Annual scan with Dr. Elkins was excellent as always. The highest level of competence and professionalism. More

Simply outstanding check in and all the tests + Dr. Elkins! More

Dr. Elkins was personable and professional. He answered all my questions with empathy.I still have problems with how the office runs. I waited 45 minutes to be seen. Once I was taken everything went well. More

Dr Elkins is highly professional and was able to diagnose and solve my problem immediately upon examination. More

I always enjoy seeing Dr Elkins. I am always aware that I am just one short stop along the way through the trenches of a busy day. However, he is cordial and always professional.The doctor who performed the initial exam and testing was succinct and fairly agreeable while better needing to explain what was required of me to participate. In measuring the pressure of the eye, I would recommend that she inform the patient that she will be touching the eye as opposed to simply getting close to it. I kept pulling away and she kept correcting me. Finally I asked, you want to touch my eye? She replied yes. It also took some attempts before I was positioned behind the contraption to read the chart and to successfully fit me into the head brace for the eye pressure reading as well. I was perpetually too far from the equipment, causing me to strain forward through out the exam. I was sitting in an ophthalmologist's chair. Why not come to me? At the end of the exam I asked her, her name. Going out the door she hesitated, then replied Doctor ..... and disappeared. I could have replied that my name was Doctor......as well. I did not. More

Dr. Elkins is a great Opthalmologist! He is very caring and thorough! He really cares about the best interest of his patients. I would highly recommend him!!! More

Dr. Elkins is a class act. Always friendly and professional. More

Dr.,Elkins is very professional, yet very down to earth. I phoned in with a concern which he promptly responded to. More

Couldn't be happier to be with this organization. Dr. Elkins is the best. Everyone who works there is positive, professional, and friendly. Saul, in the glasses department, was extremely helpful when I ordered now lenses. Highly recommend. More

Dr. Elkins is a very caring doctor. He has a very pleasant peronality. More

To start with, Covid was addressed completely in how everything was handled.The doctor who took my history did so thoroughly and it was a pleasure to speak with her.The technicians who did the various tests to provide background for Dr. Elkins' review and discussion with me, were professional, thorough and very pleasant.Meeting with Dr. Elkins was also a pleasure. His knowledge, professionalism and manner were all excellent. Since he had been referred to me by my friend Carol Knee, I expected as much and was not disappointed.Julia M. Davis More

There was a bit of a long wait before I was seen, probably due to the Covad protocols that now need to be followed. And the seating in the waiting room was open (all seats available). But they seemed to be controlling the number of patients that were scheduled so there were no issues with keeping our distance. Otherwise everything went smoothly. I especially liked the physician that completed my refraction exam. She was patient and communicated very clearly. I have been a patient of Dr. Elkins since he first came to this practice to provide Lasik treatments. He is quick but thorough. I especially appreciate that he communicates clearly. More

I have been going to Dr. Elkins for years he is a superb doctor. He spends time explaining Everything thoroughly.. He has done both my eyes for cataract surgery and he made it a breeze. More

I think the world of Dr. Elkins. He is so professional, thorough, considerate, patient, and so knowledgeable. More

Dr. Elkins is always complete, concerned, and friendly. Office uses the latest appropriate technology. All doctors and staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. Thank More

Dr. Elkins is very knowledgeable. And professional. More

All of his office staff was excellent, friendly, and very efficient. Dr. Elkins never made me feel rushed and answered all my questions, prior to my cataract surgery. More

Dr Elkins has been my doctor for over a decade. He’s good peeps and well versed in his practice. More

Have been a patient of Dr. Elkins for years. Have complete confidence in him and his great staff. More

Dr. Elkins and his office is wonderful. He pays close attention to concerns, gives pros and cons for potential interventions and never pushes for unnecessary procedures. More

As always, Dr. Elkins was extremely professional, friendly and patient. He always elicits the confidence I find so important in a doctor. More

arrived on time, waited less than 5 minutes to be taken; was greeted by a very nice staff member who took my temperature and supplied disinfectant for my hands; plenty of space in waiting room to feel comfortable; everyone wore masks; everything was wiped down as I entered a room; staff was both professional and personable; Dr Elkins is the best and new comer Stephanie was personable, professional, and a great addition to the staff. More

I love this practice! I am a medical director in Los Angeles and consult for many practices. This office is run brilliantly and Dr. Elkins and his staff are amazing! I am also a former Ophthalmic tech and my father is a retired Ophthalmic surgeon. I would not trust my vision with anyone else.Please make your eye appointments here. You will not be sorry. 10 stars for sure!!!!! More

I was delighted with Dr. Elkins. The wait to see him was too long. During COVID, I do not want to sit in a waiting room for 45 minutes. More

Dr. Elkinsand the staff of OAV are AMAZING. I have severe myopia and wouldn't trust my visions to anyone else. More

Dr Elkins was thorough and clear with his explanations of my concerns. I felt very comfortable in the office despite the ongoing Covid pandemic as they were very good with cleaning protocols. More

Both Dr lazar and Dr Elkins explained everything very well More

Everyone from the staff to the doctors were courteous, respectful, kind and professional. It was the best experience I’ve ever had at a Opthamology medical group. Dr Elkins is now my designated opthamologist. Thanks to all who helped me! More

Dr. Saulney was very kind and attentive to my issue. Dr Elkins is the most kind and nice Ophthalmalogist I have ever met. The staff of OAV are all veerery polite, kind, and nice. More

I've been a patient of both Dr. Saulny and Dr. Elkins for many years. I trust their assessments and care. Also, Dr. Saulny's PA, Lauren, and other staff members are friendly and efficient. More

Dr Elkins is extremely a great Dr and Has a very friendly staff More

Have been coming to this office for many years Clean, efficient and organized. Each person Is friendly, especially the doctors who take the time to explain what they are doing and why. The optical department is very convenient and patient with me. During this challenging time, the experience feel very safe. Thank you Dr. Elkins as always! More

Dr. Elkins is an excellent ophthalmologist who I’ve been ‘seeing’ for decades. He is informative and professional, along with projecting a caring manner. More

Dr. Elkins is a superior eye doctor. His manner is kind, thorough and caring and his expertise is excellent! More

My visit at Ophthalmology of the Valley went very well. Seeing Dr. Brad Elkins & discussing my personal situation helped me to get a better perspective on how I should proceed. He had a very balanced & direct approach to my concerns which I appreciate. More

I really like Dr. Elkins. I have been seeing him for about 4 years. The staff is professional and very nice. The office always runs on time. More

Dr. Elkins and his staff are always friendly and professional. When I arrived I only waited a few minutes before being called. My eye exam was very professional and I felt thorough. I would recommend Dr. Elkins to anyone. I will continue to see him. More

As always, Dr. Elkins & his staff are the best! Dr. Elkins is the most thorough & caring dentist, who does an amazing job each & every visit, missing nothing. More

Brad has provided tier 1 care for my family for the past 25 years. Nice guy., easy to talk to and full of knowledge. Always a pleasure. More

This an extraordinarily well run practice. At this time visits are conducted with appropriate concerns for safety. One is met at the door, and allowed in after confirmation of an appointment. Then body temperature is checked, and one is questioned regarding Covid symptoms and recent travel. Seating is then assigned to maximize the distance between others in the waiting room. (When one leaves, seats and the surrounding area are sanitized). Patients move through a series of "set-ups" with staff members in which they are questioned regarding current medications. Then preliminary photos and exams are conducted prior to a one-on-one session with Dr. Elkins. It's all very well done. More

Dr Elkins makes me feel that my vision is very well taken care of - I feel very well taken care off I already recommended family members to Dr Elkins More

Dr Elkins is great! From the 1st appointment with him to my most recent he always explains everything very well to me and is very nice. I trust his care. More

I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Elkins he is always very thorough and has answers for any and all of my questions. Bonus is he's a nice guy! More

Dr. Elkins is an excellent surgeon. I highly recommend him. He operated on me and did a flawless job with no complications. More

As always, Dr. Elkins & his staff are the best! Dr. Elkins is the most thorough & caring dentist, who does an amazing job each & every visit, missing nothing. More

Always have a great visit with Dr Elkins and his staff. And during this tough time they are well organized, keeping all areas sterilized and keeping us apart. Thank you! More

Dr. Elkins was very thorough and was warm and friendly. His staff was fantastic! More

Dr. Elkins is the most professional and skilled surgeon. More

Great experience! Dr. Elkins was wonderful and so was the rest of the staff. 10/10 More

Dr. Elkins was great but I waited about 45 minutes for the first test in preparation to see him. More

I was so nervous before my surgery but that was unnecessary, because Dr. Elkins is a wonderful surgeon and doctor. He is patient and kind and thorough. My whole experience at the surgery center and in his office was great. I wholehearted recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled eye ophthalmologist. More

Dr. Elkins is an outstanding ophthalmologist. Highly recommend! Office is also very well run with a pleasant and helpful staff. More

The office practices all of the guidelines re COVID-19.The staff is very efficient and personable. Dr. Elkins is also very thorough and personable. More

Dr. Elkins is an excellent and thorough ophthalmologist and we always feel well taken care of by him. More

As always, Dr. Elkins is amazing! He is patient, listens to you, and finds a solution. His staff is professional,courteous, and friendly. More

Office Covid safe and friendly. Dr. Elkins is very personable knowledgeable. I have complete confidence in his opinions and advice. More

The staff was very professional and thorough. Dr Elkins diagnosed a troubling issue with my eyesight. He was thorough in his exam, his explanation and treatment options and provided excellent referrals. More

Always feel I’m in good hands with Brad, he’s Very thorough, professional and honest. The only downside to the office is how long you wait to be seen once you sign in. More

Dr. Elkins is always a pleasure to meet with. More

Dr. Elkins has been my ophthalmologist for years. He sees my family members as well. I refer patients to him as often as I can. He is thorough and really good at explaining things. I feel cared for and no I am in excellent hands. More

My visit with Dr Elkins was great,hardly had to wait, everyone was so professionally, and took extra precautions to make me feel safe during these uncertain times. I highly recommend going to Dr Elkins, More

I find Dr. Elkins to be an excellent Opthamologist. He is caring & patient. I never feel rushed. More

I completely trust Dr. Elkins, He is excellent I have received excellent care and I have a difficult prescription, which he treated with excellence. More

Professional, great staff and Dr.Brad Elkinsis a great eye Dr. and surgeon.I highly recommend this Ophthalmology Associates of the Valley - Encino, Ca.Thank you.J H, Los Angeles, California. More

Everyone was very professional and Dr. Elkins is the Best Ever!!!! He takes time to talk and explain the problems so that you understand.. I truly feel blessed having him as my doctor!!!!! More

It was very annoying when I arrived for my appointment and was told that the repeated messages and requests for confirmation that I was coming were, in fact, inaccurate. I was told that the messages were to inform me that my appointment would need to be changes as Dr. Zeegen was not available. While I certainly understand the necessity of changing appointments and had my own reluctance of venturing forth, a request for confirmation of appointment is not a request to change my appointment. Luckily when I explained my position, the efficient and thoughtful individuals at the front desk were able to fit me into Dr. Elkins schedule. Once taken, everyone was careful, mindful of sanitary procedures and friendly. More

Dr Elkins is great. The support team are professional as well. However, it would be great if the crew would have the same smiling face and friendliness interactions as Dr. Elkins. More

I am so impressed with Dr Elkins. Even in this stressful time he is immediately responsive to phone calls and needs.My cataract surgery was a FANTASTIC success. I see colors I didn't realize were SO brilliant, they were so gray before, and I didn't even know it. I read the street signs I couldn't see before until I was literally on top of them when driving, and I read, even the computer, without glasses. What more could anyone want? More

Dr Elkins was very professional and thorough. I felt very at ease in his office and felt confident in his diagnosis. I needed a second opinion and was referred to Dr. Elkinsby a family member. I hope to recommend him to others based on my visit with him and his staff. More

Dr. Elkins is personable and through. Office staff is helpful More

Dr. Elkins is one of the excellent doctors I have ever met. I can’t imagine what other doctor could’ve done the surgery he did . I will be forever grateful to him that he gave me the vision that I have today, More

Dr. Elkins explains in clear and concise terms what is going on with my eyes. Very pleasant and helpful. The entire staff was very nice and they handled the sanitation for Covid-19 beautifully. More

Dr Elkins is wonderful! Appointment was well planned and the examination was thorough. More

I am very happy and grateful to Dr, Elkins and his staff for providing excellent care during and after my Cataract surgery. Thank you! More

As always Dr. Elkins and the staff were very helpful and in the face of this pandemic considerate of precautions to provide a safe environment. More

Dr Elkin's technician Judy was delightful. Though my time with Dr Elkins himself was brief, I knew that all in all I had a very thorough exam. Alny questions or concerns I had were addressed. More

As always, staff was great! All employees made me feel safe, welcome and appreciated. Dr. Elkins never disappoints- takes time to explain and I never feel rushed. More

Dr Elkins is always through and answers questions. He also has a pleasant personality. I also like the fact that he does not push products such as glasses or additional services when they are not needed. More

Dr. Elkins and his staff are total professionals and are respectful and kind too! More

I've seen Dr. Elkins regularly for the past 25 or more years. He is an attentive listener and examines my eyes carefully and thoroughly. I've had good experiences with cataract surgeries in both eyes. I cannot imagine a better ophthalmologist! More

DR. ELKINS AND THE STAFF ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! I HAVE BEEN A PATIENT NOW FOR OVER 20 YEARS. More

Dr Elkins was fantastic. I needed a new eye doctor having relocated, and was having issues related to wearing contact lenses. His knowledge and easy bedside manner made my visit very relaxing and eased my anxiety. The nurses and other staff in the office were also marvelous. I’ve seen physicians all over the world and this is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. My new eye doctor for sure.Highly recommended! More

Always excellent! I had tearing and discomfort and redness in my eye. never have problems, thought it might have been the mascara. woke up with same situation, called and gave info to person taking calls. Dr Elkins called me within half an hour, was able to look at my eye with face time and advised. It improved immediately . It was a very good experience . More

Only 1 out of three employees introduced themselves..In the office all patients and staff are required to wear masks. Staff and patients need to speak louder for those of us who have hearing impairments!Dr. Elkins and staff very thorough during exams. I would appreciate a printed sheet with test findings and some interpretations. More

I am totally pleased with Dr. Brad Elkins and his staff in Encino. He is knowledgable and professional and informative.I had been with my previous ophthalmologist for 40 years who was highly touted, but in the end missed a tear in my retna in one eye, along with a malignant iris melanoma in the other. So glad my eye surgeon referred me to Dr. Elkins. More

Dr Elkins listens to your concerns and is very thorough. More

Always an outstanding and thorough visit with this doctor. I like the West Hills office since it’s closer I me. Also had cataract surgery from Dr. Elkins and results were FANTASTIC!! More

Dr. Brad Elkins and all of the docs at O.A.V are absolutely amazing! My prescriptions are always perfect! His Optometrist, Dr. B is wonderful! I wouldn’t go anywhere else!Thank you, thank you, thank you! More

Dr. Elkins has always been a true professional. I feel well taken care of in his hands and and would recommend him to anyone needing opthamological advice More

I had a problem with my eye and my wife said to me my, goodness your eye is really red. i called Dr. Elkins office and was seen in 24 hours, after arriving at the office waiting area, I was seen within 15 minutes of my arrival. Dr. Elkins provided a complete exam and prescribed medication and a expiation of my condition that was easy to understand and took away my fear. More

This was quick and did not have to make a trip to the office to check out my eye I had hurt. Dr. Elkins called me right away and I sent him a photo of my eye for him to diagnose. I think this is a terrific way to practice medicine in these times. Linda More

I have always received superb service from OAV. The staff is exceptional and I feel I get the very best medical treatment from Dr. Elkins. More

Dr. Elkins performed my cataract surgery. My before and after appointments went smoothly, all the staff were professional and pleasant and I can’t say enough about Dr. Elkins.....I’m so relieved to find a forever ophthalmologist. More

Always a pleasure to have my eyes examined by Dr. Elkins and his supporting staff.The office does it's job in a timely manner and offers convenience to my home and facilitates care with high and courteous standards. I couldn't ask for more. More

Dr Elkins is a very kind and efficient Doctor. His staff is also very nice and make you feel at ease. More

Dr. Elkins is wonderful More

Professional and friendly. My mother and I live about 35 miles away and can never judge with any certainty what the freeway will do -- so we leave plenty early. We have arrived a half hour early several times and they still manage to call us in within 5 or 10 minutes. They are well worth the drive. We really like and trust Dr. Elkins. More

Dr. Brad Elkins and all of the staff are the BEST! More

I have complete confidence in Dr. Elkins. More

Dr. Elkins provides complete care with an outstanding approach. More

Again, I am thoroughly thrilled with Dr. Elkins knowledge and his treatment of my eye problems.I am totally confident in his methodologies and appreciate his candor in regards to my eye health. More

I am always pleased with visits with Dr. Elkins. He follows through on everything. More

The staff is always very nice. Dr Elkins is a true gentleman and good physician. More

Always a pleasure to have my eyes examined by Dr. Elkins and his supporting staff.The office does it's job in a timely manner and offers convenience to my home and facilitates care with high and courteous standards. I couldn't ask for more. More

Dr. Elkins was extremely warm and welcoming. I was very comfortable from the moment I arrived at the office by him and his entire staff. More

I always find my time with Dr. Elkins to be informative and thorough. More

Doctor Elkins is number one in my book. More

Dr. Elkins performed two lens replacements to treat my cataracts. I can now see perfectly, better than ever before. I no longer need glasses, and can see far and near. My night vision is fantastic. Being a photographer, I can see through the viewfinder without issue. I can read without fatigue, and watch movies, all with perfect sharpness. And Dr. Elkins is a nice guy, very friendly, and easy to work with. My overall experience here has been textbook excellent. More

Dr Elkins is detailed in the knowledge he provides always making sure my questions are answered in a straight forward professional manor spending the time until he knows im fully comfortable with the information More

I have been seeing Dr. Brad Elkins for over 20 years. Always a kind, understanding and knowledgeable young doctor, he has grown into an outstanding representative of his profession. I regard him very highly and would recommend him to anyone looking for an ophthalmologist. Five years ago he performed cataract surgery for me. He made me feel comfortable and not at all nervous during the procedure. The results were spectacular, and I credit this to him, also. His office is a precision-running operation with many qualified individuals each performing a separate job. They are kind and pleasant and reassuring making the patient feel comfortable. The equipment is always up-to-date, and each person explains his/her specific task.My most recent visit included having photographs taken of my eyes...not on the outside, but the insides. What an amazing addition to what was already a cutting-edge practice! More

My wife and I have been seeing Dr. Elkins for at least 20 yrs. He is a great ophthalmologist!!! More

Lovely staff, prompt service, Dr. Elkins has been my ophthalmologist for years, did my lassie 17 years ago and been doing great since! Thank you all! More

Dr. Elkins and the OR staff were great. My high expectations were surpassed. I recommended him to my friends and two have already had their procedures. Thanks!! More

As always, I walked in with many questions and by the time I left all my concerns were resolved. Dr. Elkins has all the state of the art equipment to thoroughly examine and get the facts he needs. With this information and his knowledge he took the time to re-examine my eyes and discuss his findings. He than gave me all the time to ask any further questions I had. Thank you Dr. Elkins for giving me all my answers and making me feel so comfortable. More

I came to Dr. Elkins for a follow-up exam. I found him, and his staff, to be professional, but kind. They made the process easy & easy to understand. I would definitely recommend Dr. Elkins & his office. More

While this is a larger practice, I've never felt like "just another patient" with Dr. Elkins or his team. OAV offers state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and a personal touch. We are grateful for the outstanding vision care he's provided to our family. More

On time, informative, pleasant. Ana was great in explaining all to come. Dr. Elkins exhibited knowledge and a sense of ease. Made all seem a snap.. More

Dr. .Elkins and his staff are friendly, efficient and highly professional. More

Dr Elkins is Always professional and the staff and equipment are top notch More

Dr Elkins is absolutely the best! ! More

Dr. Elkins was professional, thorough and knowledgeable. When there was a question about the magnification of a certain lense he was considering using in my case, he immediately researched the issue and provided me the information within minutes so that the appropriate decision could be made. More

Dr. Elkins is always personable. Each of the staff is friendly and professional. He did a YAG procedure on me and boy do I see clearly this morning! More

This was a terrific experience. They were on time, everyone was friendly and professional. Dr. Elkins was thorough about explaining how things would go. More

Dr. Elkins is a magician! I am EXTREMELY myopic and he has improved my vision like no one else. He explains things clearly and takes time to answer all my questions. But just as important, the front office and support staff are just as kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Great follow up too. Overall, a wonderful practice. More

It's pleasant, professional. Dr. Elkins and the staff are very nice and the beauty I was out of the office within one hour. Great More

Went for eye measurements for cataract surgery. Most of the technicians were friendly and made me feel comfortable. Dr Elkins is really good More

Very thorough and friendly service! I was impressed by the detail of the exam and felt confident that Dr. Elkins would be the right choice for a possible cataract surgery. More

I've been going to Dr. Elkins for quite a few years now always have good results with my eyes I do have one issue I have keratoconus disease other than that I'm doing good eyes are in great shape thank you More

I have been seeing Dr. Elkins for many years. He has prescribed and fit me with contact lenses, performed lasik surgery, performed cataract surgery on both eyes, etc. I think he's wonderful and so is all of his staff. More

Doctor Elkins has taken care of my eyes and the many problems I’ve had since 2002. He’s the best eye doctor there is. More

Excellent, lovely office, very professional experience. Highly recommend this office and Dr. Elkins. More

Dr. Elkins is very caring and considerate and is very careful to explain what is going on and what has to be done. Is very gentle during any procedures. More

Dr Brad Elkins is knowledgeable and very experience and confidence his office staff has excellent communication skill with customers andoutstanding customers service so I am very happy with my Dr and all his assistance. More

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Dr. Elkins makes one feel so comfortable and yet he is always the professional. He is the very best. More

Efficient office, and Dr Elkins will stop, listen and answer questions. More

Dr. Elkins is very friendly, thorough and provided me wit a few different options regarding my prescription needs. He also follows up on every detail to make sure every base is covered in case it becomes an health issue later. It's very easy to have my eyes examined by him. More

Thorough and complete exam. I recommended my friend Lawrence Lebowsky to Dr. Elkins. More

Dr. Elkins is always very sociable and keeps it real. The opthamologist before him was excellent too. More

My yearly exam was done in an extremely professional manner. I've been a patient of Dr. Elkins for over 20 years. I was very pleased with my experience. More

Dr Elkins is great. However my appointment was for 3 and I sat in the waiting room until 3;40. The tech that took the photos of my eye was very impatient and used a tone of voice I find unprofessional. She had trouble getting a good photo of my eyes and became as I said impatient and short. Perhaps a bad day but not a good example of customer service More

I was most satisfied with Dr Elkins More

Always a great experience with Dr Elkins and staff. Kind and very skilled. More

Dr. Elkins is the best! He is the reason I come back year after year.The woman helping me at the front desk when I was checking in, not so much. First she said I had no eye insurance and I said I did. She told me I was in the office 2 years ago and I told her I come every year and used Eye Med last year also. She kept saying this office rejects Eye Med over and over again in an office full of other people. All she had to say was you will have to pay for the refraction exam instead of embarrassing me by saying reject Eye Med.The person helping me at the end with the copay was awesome also. More

As usual wonderful experience.Extremely personable and knowledgeable highly recommend Dr. Elkins only problem i he is UCLA fan More

Dr Elkins is very supportive and clear in his explanations More

Dr, Elkins was, as usual, pleasant, thorough, and informative. I always learn something new and helpful whenever he examines my eyes. More

I like that Dr. Elkins is straightforward and does not push additional services or meds which could cause issues down the line. More

Very efficiently run office. Dr. Elkins is the best ophthalmologist I've ever had. More

Have been going to Dr.Elkins for over 15 years.Very courteous,professional and caring. More

Dr Elkins, Great personality knowledgeable caring been going to him for probably 10 or 20 years. More

Love Dr.Elkins and his office. Looks like he handpicks his staff , choosing only the best ones. They are all very polite, attentive, and productive. This is one of the very few offices, where you don't have to spend hours waiting when you have appointment scheduled. Dr.Elkins is very pleasant to communicate with and I love the fact that he isn't pushing for procedures, but rather explains all pros and cons in minor details and gives you time to make your own decision. Having pretty lousy vision since early childhood (and being in mid-40s now), I have changed many ophthalmologists, till I finally found this wonderful doctor, who I hope to keep for as long as possible. More

Dr. Elkins is wonderful. The entire team was through, friendly, and efficient.From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile. Thank you OAV!! More

I so appreciate how thorough Dr Elkins and his team are with the annual visit. The appointment took longer than I expected but I will remember next time to allow a couple of hours. I am never disappointed with the attention they give. More

Dr. Elkins is an expert eye doctor, whom I trust very much. He does excellent, thorough work and surgery. More

I've been seeing Dr. Elkins for about 19 years. I know that my eyes are in good hands with his knowledge and expertise. I could see an ophthalmologist free at Kaiser but I'd rather pay out of pocket and see Dr. Elkins. And everyone else in his office is nice, friendly and knows their stuff. I wouldn't go anywhere else. More

The office staff is always accommodating (on the phone and in person). The optometrist was so kind and wonderful and Dr. Elkins is always thorough and explains everything and he never makes me feel that he is rushed. I have been coming to Dr. Elkins for at least 15 years ( mostly for yearly exams) but the few times i had some more serious eye issues he was right on it and because of him and his expertise i was fine. More

Thank you Dr. Elkins for helping me to hit home runs! Now my vision is perfect.-Kat More

Thank you Dr. Elkins and team! More

What a wonderful experience from start to finish. The front office professional was so accommodating and friendly. All of the team was friendly and professional. Dr. Elkins was amazing, as usual. It was very efficient and we really appreciated that the whole family was able to be seen at the same time. Thank you!! More

Dr Elkins I believe is the best Ophamologist around.I have been treated by him for over 20 years and continue to recommend him to others. More

Dr. Elkins performed my cataract surgery and have been seeing him ever since. He's the best . . . The West Hills office and staff are excellent. Regretably I can't say the same for the Encino office. More

Everyone, from the moment we walked through the doors, provided efficient and caring services. All staff members were knowledable and helpful. Having worked in ophthalmology for over 40 years we came away with complete confidence in Dr Elkins and his staff. Thankyou very much. More

Very professional and friendly office. Dr Elkins was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me. Made me feel at ease. More

This is an excellent medical facility providing not only top-notch medical services but it is run like a well-oiled machine. You are seen almost immediately after arriving for your appointment. There is a virtual warren of well-equipped, specialized inner offices, each staffed with an experienced technician who performs a specific examination task that is inputed to the facility's computer. A staffer-at-large collects you in each examination office and escorts you to the next station where you are amiably anticipated At the end of the machine-examination process, Dr. Elkins reviews the computer examination results and performs an extensive examination himself. He thoroughly discusses his findings and patiently answers your questions. In the several years I have been a patient of Dr. Elkins--this includes two very successful surgical procedures--I have never felt rushed and have never been disappointed with the results of my visit. In short, Ophthalmology Associates provides a remarkably effective amalgam of high-tech expertise and traditional clinician-patient interaction. It's a good place to park your opthamalogical health. More

I have always received superb service from OAV. The staff is exceptional and I feel I get the very best medical treatment from Dr. Elkins. More

I travel from Las Vegas for treatment / checkup by Dr. Elkins. I think that says it all ! More

Dr. Elkins performed my cataract surgery. My before and after appointments went smoothly, all the staff were professional and pleasant and I can’t say enough about Dr. Elkins.....I’m so relieved to find a forever ophthalmologist. More

This is an excellent medical facility providing not only top-notch medical services but it is run like a well-oiled machine. You are seen almost immediately after arriving for your appointment. There is a virtual warren of well-equipped, specialized inner offices, each staffed with an experienced technician who performs a specific examination task that is inputed to the facility's computer. A staffer-at-large collects you in each examination office and escorts you to the next station where you are amiably anticipated At the end of the machine-examination process, Dr. Elkins reviews the computer examination results and performs an extensive examination himself. He thoroughly discusses his findings and patiently answers your questions. In the several years I have been a patient of Dr. Elkins--this includes two very successful surgical procedures--I have never felt rushed and have never been disappointed with the results of my visit. In short, Ophthalmology Associates provides a remarkably effective amalgam of high-tech expertise and traditional clinician-patient interaction. It's a good place to park your opthamalogical health. More

Dr Elkins provides thorough care. The staff is friendly, helpful and answers all questions. More

Dr. Elkins is the best ophtalmogist in the US. He is highly recommended for Laser Surgery. More

Dr Elkins is thorough, caring and an excellent surgeon. He spends time with his patients, asks questions, listens and cares. I can't conceive of anyone be better. My family wouldn't go to anyone else. The office does a good job of scheduling and making sure that waiting time is kept to a minimum. More

Very profession staff. Dr. Elkins is the best! More

Before touring Japan in May 2018, I decided to have cataract surgery done for both eyes in March 2018. Dr. Elkins has been my opthamologist for many years. He is very easy to talk to, and he (and his Surgery Coordinator, Ana Robles), will completely explain what you will experience in terms of what you will hear, smell, and feel during the course of the cataract surgery--before, during and post-op. Extensive tests are done on your eyes pre-surgery at Dr. Elkins' office, so that everything will go smoothly on the actual surgery date. In my case, my surgeries were done one week apart, at the Surgery Center near Dr. Elkins' office. Eye surgery can cause anxiety and nervousness--but Dr. Elkins and his staff do everything possible to minimize those feelings. More

Dr. Zeegen was able to see me the morning after I had called for an appoint with my Dr. Elkins, who is out of town, and Dr. Zeegen gave me a prompt diagnosis of Blepharitis and reassurance that I had not veered into territory of the scary, corneal ulcer that I had one year ago. Nice optometrist who saw me first. Everyone was prompt, which, I have to say, is not ordinarily what happens in your office, and I was pleased that there had not been overbookings that we, as patients, end up having to accommodate. Thank you for yesterday. More

The office is efficiently run. The staff is friendly and very helpful. My opthalmologist is Dr. Elkins who is knowledgeable, kind, and caring. It is also helpful that an eyeglass/contact lens dispensary is connected to the waiting room (one stop shop). I have been a patient here for at least ten years and have always left after my exam knowing that I have been given the best of care. More

Dr. Brad Elkins is the best. Couldn't' ask for better service. The office staff is always friendly, professional and always ready to help. More

Very profession staff. Dr. Elkins is the best! More

This is an excellent medical facility providing not only top-notch medical services but it is run like a well-oiled machine. You are seen almost immediately after arriving for your appointment. There is a virtual warren of well-equipped, specialized inner offices, each staffed with an experienced technician who performs a specific examination task that is inputed to the facility's computer. A staffer-at-large collects you in each examination office and escorts you to the next station where you are amiably anticipated At the end of the machine-examination process, Dr. Elkins reviews the computer examination results and performs an extensive examination himself. He thoroughly discusses his findings and patiently answers your questions. In the several years I have been a patient of Dr. Elkins--this includes two very successful surgical procedures--I have never felt rushed and have never been disappointed with the results of my visit.In short, Ophthalmology Associates provides a remarkably effective amalgam of high-tech expertise and traditional clinician-patient interaction. It's a good place to park your opthamalogical health. More

Dr. Zeegen was able to see me the morning after I had called for an appoint with my Dr. Elkins, who is out of town, and Dr. Zeegen gave me a prompt diagnosis of Blepharitis and reassurance that I had not veered into territory of the scary, corneal ulcer that I had one year ago. Nice optometrist who saw me first. Everyone was prompt, which, I have to say, is not ordinarily what happens in your office, and I was pleased that there had not been overbookings that we, as patients, end up having to accommodate. Thank you for yesterday. More

I have been going to Ophthalmology Associates in Encino for many years and have recommended many people to him. The office has a have a caring staff and many doctors who can handle any problem. I personally have had two very successful surgeries done by Dr. Brad Elkins and have been 100% satisfied each time. He has a caring attitude and takes time to address any questions or concerns concerns I might have. More

I was accepted as an "emergency" patient. Dr. Elkins examined me within 1 hour of my call, made the exam and prescribed a solution. Problem gone! I highly recommend OAV. More

Very professional and friendly office. Dr Elkins was very knowledgeable and explained everything to me.Made me feel at ease. More

Dr. Brad Elkins is the best. Couldn't' ask for better service. The office staff is always friendly, professional and always ready to help. More

Dr Elkins is thorough, caring and an excellent surgeon. He spends time with his patients, asks questions, listens and cares. I can't conceive of anyone be better. My family wouldn't go to anyone else. The office does a good job of scheduling and making sure that waiting time is kept to a minimum. More