What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.56
Average wait time
3.54
Bedside manner
4.64
“The doctor is solid and confident. Makes you feel comfortable but the operations of this office is a complete mess. No one knew were my doc was, waited an hour before anyone came into the room. And there just isn't a lot of communication between the office staff. Really wish this doc was at another practice. They always seem to mess up my appointment time even though it was book thru ZD. ”
Shawn B.July 7, 2016
“Wow. I love everything about his office. The staff was excellent. The decorations, furtinure. Just everything. It felt so comfortable. The technology today is awesome in this office. Grade A all the way.”
Jeanette B.March 23, 2016
About Dr. Fritz Allen
Dr. Allen grew up in Haiti and was the president of the Haitian Ophthalmological Society (SHO: Société Haïtienne d'Ophtalmologie, 1990-1992). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Institution Saint-Louis de Gonzague and his Doctor of Medicine from Université d'État d'Haïti Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center and a residency in Ophthalmology at Georgetown University. Growing up in Haiti infused a soft and laid-back calm in him that made Dr. Martinez immediately take a liking to him in medical school at Georgetown University. They have been lifelong good friends ever since. His personality is engaging enough that it makes his professional accomplishments and expertise seem almost at odds with the guy in front of you. He is a patient and office favorite. His passion for precision and gift of compassion accelerated his ability to rise to new challenges, having been the Chief Resident at Georgetown Medical School and the top cataract surgeon with Kaiser in the Mid-Atlantic region. As an active member and volunteer with the Friends of Children of Lascahobas Foundation (FCLF), Dr. Allen has traveled numerous times with the FCLF to Haiti, where he performs free eye surgery for the people of Haiti.
Dr. Allen conducts argon laser and many other treatments in the office for patients with conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
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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.
Visual impairment and blindness
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Visual impairment and blindness
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Glaucoma
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Université d'Etat d'Haïti Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Doctor of Medicine
- Harlem Hospital Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
- Georgetown University, Residency in Ophthalmology
- Institution Saint-Louis de Gonzague (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- Friends of Children of Lascahobas Foundation
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Creole (Haitian)
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1548332042
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.56
Wait time
3.54
Bedside manner
4.64
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Excellent - efficient and friendly staff; I was seen with minimal delay and the doctor was knowledgeable and professional.
More than 1 year agoAlain S.Verified patient
The team is highly professional and Dr.Allen is very kind and knowledgeable physician! Highly recommended!
January 22, 2014Rony P.Verified patient
El trato fue excelente lo único malo que me dieron la receta de las medicinas de otro paciente no la mía .
May 18, 2015Elsy O.Verified patient
It was great ,the staff was very friendly and knew what they were doing,would recommend anytime.
December 21, 2013Frederick G.Verified patient
Very considerate & professional. Took his time to answer all my questions.
More than 1 year agoSK
There is a fast and thorough team of physicians at this office.
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I loved how fast i was checked & the attention they gave me!
October 18, 2015Adrianne E.Verified patient
Excellent practice. Courteous staff and short wait time.
December 16, 2014Brian P.Verified patient
The doctor is solid and confident. Makes you feel comfortable but the operations of this office is a complete mess. No one knew were my doc was, waited an hour before anyone came into the room. And there just isn't a lot of communication between the office staff. Really wish this doc was at another practice. They always seem to mess up my appointment time even though it was book thru ZD.
July 7, 2016Shawn B.Verified patient
Wow. I love everything about his office. The staff was excellent. The decorations, furtinure. Just everything. It felt so comfortable. The technology today is awesome in this office. Grade A all the way.
March 23, 2016Jeanette B.Verified patient
Dr.Fritz is very competent.Very professional and treat his patient very gently. It is my first visit and will never change him. He takes his time, listen well to the patient and make him at ease. Thank you so much Dr.
February 18, 2016Beya G.Verified patient
Dr. Allen was great, quickly diagnosed my issue. I was able to get an appointment the day of but the office staff had issues with my appointment so it wasn't confirmed. That was the only frustrating part of the experience but the doctor was absolutely a pleasure. Very nice and instilled confidence my diagnosis and treatment.
January 9, 2016Shawn B.Verified patient
Good, professional staff who took care of things quickly, even first thing in the morning. They answered any questions I had along the way, speaking to me as though I were an intelligent layman--often a difficult talent for medical people.
They had a step-by-step approach, and they explained what they were doing and why as they went along.
I was given a real diagnosis (and course of treatment) for my vision difficulties, with a statement of things to look for in the future.
The team also clearly got along with one another very well, and I'm sure this was part of how they do so well with their patients.
More than 1 year agoBen L.Verified patient
Dr. Allen was very pleasant, my consultation took just 5 minutes but the wait was over 2 hours, I am not exaggerating.
My question, what's the point of making an appointment if they can't honor it.
Better organization, and stop overbooking people.
November 25, 2015J. Rocio C.Verified patient
This was my first visit to an eye doctor and I have to say it was quite exceptional. Despite the office being incredibly busy, everyone worked together like a well-oiled machine to ensure you were never waiting longer than 5 minutes for your next step. Everyone was incredibly friendly and took the time to explain every step of my appointment to me since it was my first time at an ophthalmologist's office. And while I spent the least amount of time with Dr Fritz himself, he was still very friendly and kind and took the time to ensure I understood the diagnosis and treatment. Definitely recommend!!
More than 1 year agoDanielle D.Verified patient
Waited for over two hours. Doctors
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I think Dr Fritz is a pretty good doctor, maybe even really good but I was turned off because he did not have enough patience for answering all my questions. I asked questions more than the usual patient but it was for a good reason, to remember what he said or to understand what exactly my issue was since I was not recording. I think that's a big turn off for a doctor, they should be patient and not make you feel rushed if you have questions at the end of session. They dialated my eyes so I could not see and that's why I had questions for the diagnosis slip after the session as well for the supplement I needed to get and the prescription I needed. Again I am thankful that he diagnosed my eye and gave me a treatment plan but that's the only negative I have.
May 24, 2015Christopher L.Verified patient
Nice guy, very efficient and professional
April 28, 2015Birgit F.Verified patient
Even though wait time was more than 2 hours, the team and Dr. Allen were very professional. Great experience, I will be back;)
August 15, 2014Initials hidden
This website should let people know what areas accept their insurance. My insurance was not accepted because I lived in another state.
March 11, 2014Rashiea M.Verified patient
Great
More than 1 year agoShamim V.Verified patient
I feel somewhat bad for attributing this rating to Dr. Allen, since he was perfectly fine, as was Dr. Hosseini, who was very nice and quite knowledgeable. Instead, this rating has more to do with their office staff, with whom both doctors also seemed exasperated.
First and foremost for people on this site, they do not handle Zocdoc users well. I filled out all my records on Zocdoc ahead of time to speed up the process, but no one ever read them (which was additionally problematic because the doctors did not know I wore contacts). When I tried to explain this to the front desk, the woman had never heard of Zocdoc and did not even know that you could schedule appointments with their office online.
After a few quick tests with one of the assistants, I waited over an hour before seeing Dr. Allen (it was very evident that the office had overbooked for this morning, as there were more people waiting than seats available). When Dr. Allen finally saw me, he had to immediately send me back because no one had given me eye drops, even though they told Dr. Allen to wait to see me, so my eyes could dilate. They must have then realized they forgot to do this for multiple people, because nurses began administering eye drops to people in the waiting room.
My appointment was on a Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. and I did not leave the office until 11:24 a.m. When I complained to the front desk about my simple annual check up lasting three and a half hours, they were not at all apologetic, which was both very inconsiderate and also alarming that they did not consider three and a half hours to be an unusual wait.
I would have to caution anyone considering going to this office to reconsider. This was easily the worst experience I have had in a medical office. To be honest, I've been to the DMV on many a lunch break, been to the post office on tax day, and traveled both United and Delta over the holidays, and never run into more incompetence and indifference.
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What practice does Dr. Fritz Allen work with?
Dr. Fritz Allen works with Visionary Eye Doctors.
Where is Dr. Fritz Allen's office located?
Dr. Fritz Allen's office is located at 11300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Fritz Allen?
Dr. Fritz Allen frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Fritz Allen on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Fritz Allen speak?
Dr. Fritz Allen speaks English, French, Spanish, and Creole (Haitian).
How do patients rate Dr. Fritz Allen in reviews?
39 patients have reviewed Dr. Fritz Allen. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.56/5. They have a 4.64/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.54/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.