Dr. Joy Bate, OD, PhD, FAAO

Dr. Joy Bate, OD, PhD, FAAO

Optometrist
1449 Avondale Haslet Rd, Haslet, TX 76052

At a glance

4.85 stars (26 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision, Medicare, more+ ·
Works at Joy Family Eye Care
Speaks English and Spanish
4.85
26 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.7

Recent reviews

This is my 3rd time to go here and have always had great customer service. Appointments are timely and this time, the person handling my eye glass prescription was really great about explaining my benefits so I could get everything I needed. I highly recommend them!
Verified patient
Very professional, and respectful of my time while providing a thorough exam and prescribing answers for my contact changes.
Verified patient

Office location

Joy Family Eye Care
1449 Avondale Haslet Rd, Haslet, TX, 76052

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Davis Vision
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Davis Vision

Popular visit reasons

Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Keratoconus
Pediatric Eye Consultation
Retina Consultation
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation

More about Dr. Joy Bate, OD, PhD, FAAO

Dr. Joy Bate believes in providing thorough ocular health and vision exams. She provides her patients with the latest in technology eye exams and provides the best products available in glasses and contacts. Dr. Bate has a varied background in vision research and optometric care and has taught students at the high school, college, and graduate school level. She uses her vast experience to provide a great experience and the highest level of care for her patients. Dr. Joy Bate is from the Rhome, Tx area and graduated as Salutatorian from Northwest High School. She has a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. Dr. Bate graduated as Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston College of Optometry with bot an OD and PhD degree. Dr. Joy Bate enjoys spending time with her two young children and her husband, Ted. In her spare time she likes to go flying with her family and husband. They live on an airpark with their own hangar and her husband is a S80 pilot at American Airlines. She also enjoys going for long walks with her family and their schnauzer, traveling, and reading.

Education & experience

Education

University of Houston, Doctor of Optometry
University of Houston, PhD in Physiological Optics
Tulane University (Bachelor’s)

Practice

Joy Family Eye Care

Professional memberships

American Academy of Optometry
American Optometric Association
Texas Optometric Association

Awards and publications

American Optometric Foundation, William C. Ezell Fellowship
American Academy of Optomery, Julius F. Neumueller Award in Optics
National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship Grant
American Optometric Foundation and Cooper Vision Innovative Research Award
Alcon Laboratories Clinical Excellence Award
Martin, J.A., Roorda, A. “Pulsatility of Parafoveal Capillary Leukocytes” Exp Eye Res. 88(3). 356-360 (2009)
Martin, J.A., Roorda, A., “Direct and Non-Invasive Assessment of Parafoveal Capillary Leukocyte Velocity” Ophthalmology 112(12) 2219-2224 (2005)
Tam, J., Martin, J.A., Roorda, A., "Non-invasive visualization and analysis of parafoveal capillaries in humans" Invest.Ophthalmol.Vis.Sci. 51 (3): 1691-1698. (2010)
Martin JA, Roorda A: Predicting and Assessing Visual Performance with Multizone Bifocal Contact Lenses. Optom Vis Sci 80(12): 812-819 (2003)
Roorda, A., Garcia, C.A., Martin, J.A., Poonja, S., Queener, H., Romero-Borja, F., Sepulveda, R., Venkateswaran, K., Zhang, Y., "What can adaptive optics do for a scanning laser ophthalmoscope?" Bulletin of the Belgian Societies of Ophthalmology (2005)

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1275536518

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
4.68
Bedside manner
4.96
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26 reviews
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It was awesome! Everybody was great especially Gina! Gina took wonderful care of me start to finish!
The whole office was so friendly. The doctor explained everything so well and was so very nice
Verified patient
She listens and treats her patients really well. She is professional and great in this field.
Verified patient
We had a great experience and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly!
Verified patient
Overall a solid operation. Very professional and accommodating.
Verified patient
This is my 3rd time to go here and have always had great customer service. Appointments are timely and this time, the person handling my eye glass prescription was really great about explaining my benefits so I could get everything I needed. I highly recommend them!
Verified patient
Truly professional and friendly.
Verified patient
Very pleased!!
Verified patient
Very professional, and respectful of my time while providing a thorough exam and prescribing answers for my contact changes.
Verified patient
The staff was friendly and welcoming. I saw Dr. Thompson and she was awesome! I would definitely recommend this place. They are patient focused.
Great.
Verified patient
Very nice crew.
Every visit is great. All services are comprehensive and professional. Appointments are easy to schedule and accomodate me. Staff is friendly and enjoyable.
Very professional and courteous
Verified patient
I have a history of numerous eye problems (ie: retinal detachment, cataracts w/ lens replacement, retinal vein occlusion & macular degeneration). Dr Bate gave me the best optometric exam I have ever had & significantly improved my vision with the prescription & glasses lenses.
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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Joy Bate work with?

Dr. Joy Bate works with Joy Family Eye Care.

Where is Dr. Joy Bate's office located?

Dr. Joy Bate's office is located at 1449 Avondale Haslet Rd, Haslet, TX 76052.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joy Bate?

Dr. Joy Bate frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joy Bate on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joy Bate speak?

Dr. Joy Bate speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Joy Bate in reviews?

26 patients have reviewed Dr. Joy Bate. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 4.96/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.68/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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