What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.18
Average wait time
4.43
Bedside manner
4.32
“Had to be seen the same day because of a piece of metal in my eye. They made sure I was seen when lots of others told me no! Thank you !!”
Nicholas R.August 20, 2024
“Helpful and welcoming. I had many questions about eye health and everything was explained so I could understand.”
Sarilyn D.July 21, 2023
About Dr. Alan Margolis
Dr. Alan Margolis is a licensed ophthalmologist. He sees patients at Colorado Aesthetics and Dry Eye in Aspen, CO. He earned a medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical School and completed an ophthalmology residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Dr. Margolis is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He can diagnose and treat various eye-related health issues. He listens to each patient's concerns, thoroughly explains their conditions, and provides suitable treatment options.
Patients trust Dr. Margolis's expertise because he consistently provides high-quality care and treatment, leading to positive and lasting health outcomes. He keeps up with the recent developments in the medical field to provide patients with the most appropriate care.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Office location
Dr. Alan Margolis, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Sky Ridge Medical Center
Board certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education and training
- Medical School - SUNY Downstate Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Languages spoken
- French
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1275739864
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.18
Wait time
4.43
Bedside manner
4.32
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Helpful and welcoming. I had many questions about eye health and everything was explained so I could understand.
July 21, 2023Sarilyn D.Verified patient
Very state of the art equipment and Doctor was a great communicator
January 25, 2024David C.Verified patient
Excellent!Very informative and I felt took my concerns seriously
November 1, 2023Tim S.Verified patient
My appointment was very professional and doctor very knowledgeable
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Confirming that this provider accepted my insurance was impossible. Christian who works at their office stated on three different occasions that he would call or email me back with confirmation. I had to call him over 10 times and he never followed up with me via email or phone call. Dr. Margolis was very nice and called me directly which was appreciated. My visit to his office in Snowmass was a bit underwhelming as he didn't have the necessary equipment in this office to possibly treat me. His Denver office may be larger and may have all of the bells and whistles but his Snowmass office is very small and seems to be only capable of some minor medical procedures. I would recommend checking in before seeing him if what you are intending to go for can be done at this location.
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Had to be seen the same day because of a piece of metal in my eye. They made sure I was seen when lots of others told me no! Thank you !!
August 20, 2024Nicholas R.Verified patient
When first arriving the front desk reps were so friendly. Kat who was the doctors assistant was very friendly and walked through all the eye exams we were doing. Meeting Dr. Alan was different. He was not friendly when walking in, walked straight to the computer without asking how I was doing or getting to know who I was as a new patient. I started to ask questions and he kept saying give me a minute. Then when he was ready he started to explain things that I never heard of about my eyes, then he pivoted explaining that they do cosmetic work and said I should think about getting my eyes lifted because they are going to sag when I get older something like that. He was more concerned about his cosmetic business then my eyes when I had more questions. It was a total turn off and I felt very uncomfortable. Then proceeding to leave and go to the front desk, he was completely rude to his assistant for asking a question. I just need my contacts then I won't be going back.
July 19, 2023Sara M.Verified patient
I was asked on an first-time patient info gathering doc if anything was bothering me. I listed dry-eye. When I met dr, Margolis right after filling that out, he asked if I had any problems. I started to explain that my eyes get scratchy and he cut me off mid sentence and said that was a medical visit not for discussion on this visit. I was taken aback at how rude he was in cutting me off. He suggested I try some very expensive eye drops and come back. When I went back he suggested that I try a craze expensive procedure to maybe fix dry eye. I asked if it was cosmetic, he said no. I asked was it approved by FDA, he said no with a long explanation of why it wasn't. I asked why insurance wouldn't cover it, he said because it's considered cosmetic. What??? I wondered why he lied in the first place. The whole visit was so shady! So much more but no room to explain. He ended up charging me a lot of money even though I had insurance. I don't recommend this Dr!
January 5, 2023Jennifer O.Verified patient
look forward to meeting him. get my dry eye test and get the right prescription for glasses and weighted contacts for astigmatism
December 27, 2022Heather S.Verified patient
I have been coming to Dr. Margolis for years. He is always patient and kind and I love his team. Everyone is friendly and knows me by name! I would definitely recommend Dr. Margolis for anyone needing an eye doctor.
More than 1 year agoJB
Everyone is very nice especially Dr. Margolis. They took their time answering all my questions and I feel much better having come in to see the eye doctor. I never realized how serious my dry eye problem was and now I can take the right steps to treat it.
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Which hospital is Dr. Alan Margolis affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Margolis is affiliated with Sky Ridge Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Alan Margolis work with?
Dr. Alan Margolis works with Colorado Aesthetics and Dry Eye.
Where is Dr. Alan Margolis's office located?
Dr. Alan Margolis has 2 office locations in Aspen, view full addresses on Dr. Margolis's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Margolis have?
Dr. Alan Margolis is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alan Margolis?
Dr. Alan Margolis frequently sees patients for Cataract Removal, Dry Eye, Eye Emergency Visit, Glaucoma Consultation, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alan Margolis on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Alan Margolis speak?
Dr. Alan Margolis speaks French.
How do patients rate Dr. Alan Margolis in reviews?
39 patients have reviewed Dr. Alan Margolis. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.18/5. They have a 4.32/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.43/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.