Dr. Philip Taunton, OD | San Diego, CA | Optometrist

accepting new patients
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10 Ratings
speaks English
10 comments
1 specialty
18 areas of expertise
1 location

Good bedside manner

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Patients consistently praise Dr. Philip Michael Taunton for his exceptional care, professionalism, and personal approach, often noting his ability to handle complex cases and improve their vision. They appreciate his long-term dedication to eye health, often considering him a friend of the family due to his personable nature and attentive service over the years. While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a rare negative feedback mentions other doctors overcharging for complex prescriptions, suggesting high satisfaction with Dr. Taunton compared to others in the field. Overall, patients highly recommend his services, valuing both his expertise and welcoming demeanor.

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Dr. Taunton is a fantastic physician. The absolute best. He has been taking care of our family for more than 25 years and we consider him a friend of our family.

January 8th, 2025

5.0: Easy Appointment
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5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients
5.0: Appropriate Followup

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Dr. Taunton was awesome! He fitted me with RGPs quickly. Got me to 20/20!

November 20th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
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Exceptional care n service. Premier doctor with a personal n natural desire to help n instruct. Very pleasant n humane.

November 20th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
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5.0: Appropriate Followup

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Dr Taunton is wonderful. He has been taking care of our families eyes for over 25 years. Always so professional and caring! We love Dr T!

September 27th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
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5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients
5.0: Appropriate Followup

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Top shelf treatment! Great demeanor and very professional.

August 15th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
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5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients
5.0: Appropriate Followup

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I have always felt well taken care of by Doctor Taunton. Dr. Taunton kept track of my cataracts and let me know when it was time to have them removed.

July 12th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
5.0: Accurate Diagnosis
5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients
5.0: Appropriate Followup

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Dr. Taunton is an excellent optometrist. I wear contact lenses and have a difficult prescription to fill. I am long sighted and have astigmatism. Dr. Taunton has improved my vision and listens to my questions. He gives excellent advice. I thoroughly recommend him.

April 25th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
5.0: Accurate Diagnosis
5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients

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He was very professional, caring, accommodating and a great sense of humour.

March 19th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
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I needed an update in my contact lens prescription and my case is complex. Other eye doctors have overcharged and not resolved my issue. Dr Taunton and Dr Bokosky are excellent.

February 8th, 2024

5.0: Easy Appointment
5.0: Accurate Diagnosis
5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients
5.0: Appropriate Followup

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I have been seeing Dr. Taunton for several years for my eye care. He always remembers me & takes the best care with my eye health. I have so much respect for is knowledge & recommendations. I wouldn't go to anyone else with something as important as my eye health. Besides is professional abilities, he is very personable & I always look forward to seeing him for my eye appointments.

January 5th, 2024

5.0: Accurate Diagnosis
5.0: Bedside Manner
5.0: Spends Time With Patients
5.0: Appropriate Followup

Dr. Philip Taunton

3939 3rd Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Tel: (800) 765-2737

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

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Optometry

Advanced Lens Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Eye Care
Cornea Treatment and Surgery
Corneal Crosslinking
Corneal Transplant
Dry Eye Treatment
Fuchs Dystrophy Treatment
Glaucoma Management and Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Implantable Contact Lenses
Keratoconus Treatment
LASIK Surgery
Macular Degeneration Treatment
PRK & LASEK
Refractive Surgery (PRK & LASIK)
Routine Eye Exams
Vison Correction

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Is Dr. Philip Taunton accepting new patients?: Dr. Philip Taunton has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Philip Taunton speak?: Dr. Philip Taunton speaks English.
Where is Dr. Philip Taunton's office located?: Dr. Philip Taunton's office is located at 3939 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103.

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