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Our receptionist will help you navigate the confusion of HIPAA regulations with a smile and a friendly remark. There may be some forms to complete when you arrive, but you can make your arrival a little smoother by downloading the two-page Patient Information Form on this site and completing it to bring with you when you come in. Also, our staff resourceful will help you sort out the intricacies of your insurance coverage, so be sure to bring all your insurance cards and the social security number of the inured party with you, at the time of your appointment. Other acceptable methods of payment include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, at the time services are provided or when orders are placed. There is a map on this website to help you find our new office location, at Galisteo Center, as of August 2004. But, should you get lost, just call us and we have been known to give step by step instructions to patients on their cell phones.
Always ready to listen to vision care needs, Dr. Herrera is sure to make you feel welcome and comfortable in his office, with his caring and competent staff. As an Optometrist, he is trained and licensed diagnose and treat both visual problems, as well as eye diseases. He does not perform eye surgery, but works in concert with other doctors who do. He is often asked to consult with patients and their doctor's regarding LASIK or cataract surgery, which he will co-manage with the surgeon of your choice. This means you can come to our familiar, comfortable office for your pre-surgical work-ups and your post-surgical check-ups, where Dr. Herrera can take the time to answer any questions and concerns and prescribe any necessary medications or visual aids.
Dr. Herrera believes in educating his patients about their eyes and what to do to maintain their visual health. He is well known for spending time explaining, in detail, what is happing with your particular visual system. He welcomes your concerns or questions. The doctor may show you a computerized presentation of what your eye problems are to help your understanding. In any case, you will find Dr. Herrera a thorough, caring individual who is anxious to help with your particular eye care needs.
We believe in giving our patients the best that technology has to offer, and Dr. Herrera's highly trained staff can help you with the testing procedures. You will find they are a knowledgeable resource for your questions, and can take the time to help you to understand your visual disorder or eye disease. You will feel at ease, regardless of the testing procedure, and many of our patients look forward to return visits. |
