Dr. Crichton is an expert at what he does and delves right in appearing to have little beside manner, but if you get past this impression you will see how his uniqueness attributes to his expertise and trust that you are in excellent hands.
Posted Date : 12/03/2019
I think Dr Crichton is a modern miracle worker. I was close to being unable to drive Couldn’t trove at night at all. His staff are efficient many thanks Heather and Grace and front staff. Dr. Crichton Is efficient punctual and obviously Very skilled. I’m now 20/20. I didn’t go to him for a social experience and received such good care I’m thrilled Many Thanks I’m grateful Dr .Crichton and staff!
Posted Date : 12/02/2019
I am a physician and I would not send anyone that I cared for to this guy. He books 20-30 patients per hour, and in my opinion, has a practice that seems to prioritize billing volume over everything else; bedside manners? Some doctors don't have any, and that is OK. This fellow on the other hand is down right offensive and antagonistic, and will downright tell you are annoying him should you ask a question.
Posted Date : 30/10/2018
Very pleased with Dr. Crichton....could have better "bedside manners" but the BEST at what he does
Posted Date : 21/10/2018
I was hesitant to go to see Dr. Crichton after reading some of these comments. And i did see him few months ago but just had the time to write a review right now. He is extremely knowledgeable and efficient, about the bedside manner comments... he seemed friendly enough to me, at the end of the day he is an ophthalmologist not a therapist or a friend. He however cares a lot about his patients as I have seen and witnessed first hand, he made sure i got a lot of samples for my drops when i told him i dont have insurance for now.
Posted Date : 20/08/2018
Anonymous
Quite simply, Dr. Crichton saved what little vision I had due to glaucoma. With me, he has always been patient, thorough and genuinely concerned with my not only my eyesight, but also my overall well-being. He has performed seven surgeries and modified my eye drop regimen to keep my interocular pressure under control and allow me to retain what little vision I have remaining. In 1998, a different ophthalmologist told me that I would be totally blind by the year 2000. Well, it’s 2013 and while my visual field has deteriorated, Dr. Crichton has worked wonders to save what little visual field I still retain. Also, I have found his staff to always be professional and courteous at all times. He runs a very busy clinic and spends time with patients so he can be a bit late, but this is really a matter of priority and is completely understandable. He has also provided referrals, without hesitation, for my daughters to see ophthalmologists in other cities. He is the quintessential professional.
Anonymous
Doctor C. has been my eye doctor for over 20 years, & every year there seems to be more people in his waiting room. Some of the people have not taken the care to look after there eye sight, & some people just taken thier eye sight for granted. When the people check in at the front desk, ask the questions ( ie: sun glass, a driver for them, or any other none medical questions you have ). Remember people, there are 10 people behind you to see the Doctor C.. I ask, what are the pressures in my eyes, is there any thing I can do to protect my eyes? Doctor C, may not be the most talkative, but he knows what he is doing & he is one of the best eye doctors in Canada.
Anonymous
Highly competent with poor “bedside” manner. Heather, his assistant, however more that compensates with her knowledge, patience and compassion. I recommend Dr. Creighton, but do not feel comfortable addressing my concerns with hom.
Anonymous
This Docter practises assembly line medicine. Patients are in and out of his office with as little interaction as possible between him and his patients. He is not interested in answering questions regarding treatment, conditions, nor educating patients regarding glaucoma. He had a condescending attitude and asked if I ever used the internet because I should just research glaucoma on my own time. Well, I do use the internet especially review of service sites! And Dr Crichton does not get a very good review! Suggestions: place tv screens in office with large print giving info about glaucoma, have staff email info to patients about glaucoma, treatments available, have tech staff talk to patients about treatments. Take a course on Docter / patient communication, take a break and think about what practicing medicine should look like and how you can improve your performance. I can’t comment on his knowledge or professional skills because we didn’t see them.
Anonymous
He is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients.