Reviews of Derek Y. Kunimoto, MD, JD (Ophthalmologist)

Jan Long

Our appointment was for 2:25, we arrived 15 minutes early. It's now 4:45 and we have still not seen the Dr. If this were for me instead of my wife I would have cancelled and left 90 minutes ago. There are no excuses for this.

Sarah Panozzo

If you are a patient with an ERM that has been recommended to have vitrectomy surgery, I urge you to get a second opinion. If you do decide to proceed with the surgery, please make sure you’re very clear of the potential risks. I WOKE UP during my victrectomy surgery in December 2018, which would be on the anesthesiologist. The doctor simply but firmly said “don’t move” and then they knocked me back out. I was terrified waking up, knowing that he was in the middle of surgery. I ended up have a stoke in my eye (NAION), which has left me partially blind. When I called after the surgery to explain my concerns with my lack of vision, they were repeatedly dismissed by his office staff telling me that it can take 3-12 months to fully heal. At my three month follow up appointment, I was told by Dr. Kunimoto that I had the stroke and that explained my vision loss. He compared it to being stuck by lightning and was “no one’s fault”. I deeply regret going through with the surgery with Dr. Kunimoto and his staff. The follow up service of his staff (or lack of) is even more regrettable. As others have previously mentioned, carve out at least 2 hours for an appointment. All but one of mine have been significantly longer. Get comfortable with a large waiting room full of people and hanging out while you wait for your precious ten minutes with the doctor. The only appointment where I did not have to wait that long was the actual surgery. I hope that you, too, aren’t “struck by lightning” and left partially blind.

Susan Reynolds

Dr. Kunimoto has helped me keep my eye sight stable. He is an excellent doctor and I would recommend him to anyone. His staff travels to the area I live in or I would have a 4 hour drive to and from his office. He cares for many patients so you must be patient.

Ricky Rick

GREED! GREED! GREED! Every time ive been to see him he cycles thru so many patients. There are 50 patients waiting at any time. He only spends less than 5 minutes with me after going thru all the tests and waiting for hours. He isnt very forthcoming with any infornation concerning my eyes. Patient mill. Over 50 patients waiting in the waiting room. They are behind 2+ hours for thier appointments. I hate coming to this guy!

Patrick Sedona

Office staff is unable to handle the load. this is a very busy practice. wait times are very long. calls are not returned. very, very frustrating