Samih Elchahal, M.D.

Took an early morning appointment of 8. The doctor came in at around 8:40. Came in walking very fast. Was not much patient in listening to my problem. Checked my eye in a minute. While talking to me he was continuously giving notes to his assistant. No diagnosis. For the whole time he was in a hurry. Finally referred me to another clinic. I payed a high amount for this appointment which would be fine if I at least got some diagnosis, if not treatment . Though I must say his assistant is very good.
Mar 16th, 2022

Not happy at all he was so fast and couldnt talk to him !
Mar 14th, 2022

I been using this practice for years and all the doctors are great
Mar 2nd, 2022

I brought my Dad for eye check up no wait time front desk staff awesome the lady she is doctors assistant very nice doctor is good he checked my Dad properly. I recommend to this place.
Feb 18th, 2022

In my opinion and experience, Dr Elchahal is a terrible doctor! He scurries in and out like a freight train and is always rushed. I also found him highly impatient and rude. Last visit he was very short tempered and irritable. Someone else at Houston Eye Associates also shared the same sentiments about him, which says a lot. He failed to inform me of mild cataracts I have had since seeing him first in 2018. Even if mild, he has a responsibility to tell me. After multiple visits to the optical department following my recent appointment, because everything was still blurry, he looked again and suddenly found a very dense cataract that he says was not there 3 months before. He then sent me to Diagnostics who gave me a very dark and dismal run down of my eyes. It was very concerning. My husband (a highly respected physician in the Texas Medical Center) and I called Dr Elchahals office twice, to which he did not even bother to return the calls or follow up. One week later and still no word from him. He runs a money making business and is the single worst doctor I have ever experienced. Tammy, in the optical department is amazing and the rest of the office staff is friendly and nice. Go see someone other than Dr Elchahal if you care about your eyesight! He should be ashamed of his bedside manner and patient care! I have never complained about a physician ever before but feel it is my duty to share my experience with him for the past 4 years. Each time I hope for an improvement in his attitude, but sadly he only gets worse.
Jan 17th, 2022