Dr. Lauren Zimski, MD

Dr. Lauren Zimski, MD

Ophthalmologist
1601 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO
4.88
“Very efficient. In and out in one hour with no extra waiting time that I find unusual for an eye doctor. Dr Zimski is very pleasant. ”
Jonathan K.August 25, 2021
Highly recommended
94% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
98% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

Average wait time

4.69

Bedside manner

4.94
“Very efficient. In and out in one hour with no extra waiting time that I find unusual for an eye doctor. Dr Zimski is very pleasant. ”
Jonathan K.August 25, 2021
“Dr. Zimski always asks good questions, listens and explains her findings well. The staff has always been friendly and courteous. I'm comfortable and confident receiving care here.”
Dennis S.More than 1 year ago

About Dr. Lauren Zimski

Dr. Lauren Zimski is a board-certified Ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of eye conditions. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Florida State University and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Florida. Dr. Zimski completed her internship at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and her residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado's Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute. Our office is unique in that we offer very personalized eye care, with Dr. Zimski performing the entire eye exam rather than relying on technicians for most of the work. We feel that this one-on-one time with the doctor is ideal, as it allows her to get to know you and your concerns about your eyes and to answer all your questions. It is our goal to ensure you understand your care and all of your treatment options. We believe it is essential to educate our patients so that we can make treatment decisions together that are ultimately the best for you. Whether you simply need options to improve your reading vision to suit your lifestyle or require management of complex medical diseases of the eye, we feel this is the best approach to providing high-quality, personalized 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 surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Office location

Lauren Zimski
1601 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of South Florida, Doctor of Medicine
  • Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center (Internship)
  • University of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • Florida State University (Bachelor’s)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1538215124

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
4.94
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The visit was very efficient, and very informative, and thorough. I would definitely recommend the practice to a friend.
Verified patient
Everyone in the office was very friendly and quick to get me in! I would recommend this team and Dr. Zimski to anyone!
Verified patient
She was personable and professional Dr Zimski listened to my history and concerns and was quite thorough in the exam.
Verified patient
Dr. Zimski was very professional, thorough, knowledgeable and personable. I was very pleased with my office visit!
Verified patient
I booked my appointment for that afternoon and got in right away. The appointment was professional and quick.
Verified patient
I highly recommend Dr. Zimski. She does a great job explaining everything as she goes through the process.
Verified patient
A highly accomplished professional. I have serious sight issues and would not go anywhere else.
Dr. Zimski is an excellent opthamologist with superb communication skills. I highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Dr. Zimski quickly remedied the issue. Great doctor and I was seen on time. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
Dr Zimski was very professional and resolved my issue quickly. I would highly recommend her.
Verified patient
I would definitely recommend Dr. Zimski; she was thorough and addressed all my concerns.
Very thorough and professional . She answered all my questions Pleasant staff
Verified patient
Very good bedside manner, spent a lot of time with me explaining the options.
Verified patient
I was very happy with my appointment and would recommend Dr. Zimski to others
Verified patient
She was very thorough with the exam and asking questions about my history.
Verified patient
This is my second visit. Good doctor, thorough exam, friendly.
Great. Very efficient and likable. I will recommend this doctor.
Surprise extra bill after they said insurance would cover it.
Professionally thorough and friendly. A great experience.
Verified patient
Very efficient. In and out in one hour with no extra waiting time that I find unusual for an eye doctor. Dr Zimski is very pleasant.
Verified patient
Dr. Zimski always asks good questions, listens and explains her findings well. The staff has always been friendly and courteous. I'm comfortable and confident receiving care here.
Verified patient
The office is professionally run, clean, and gives confidence of being COVID-19 careful. Dr. Zimski MD is professional, efficient, thorough, and her bedside manner is absolutely perfect. Recommend highly!
Verified patient
I very much appreciated Dr. Zimski’s willingness to educate me on my episodes of blurring vision. I am sending my husband to see her.
Verified patient
Professional, & friendly.
Verified patient
The office is efficient, but friendly. The Doctor listens, evaluates and makes you feel you are valued. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
I am very pleased that my primary care doctor recommended Dr. Zimski. She is very polite and professional and I felt like I was in good hands.
Verified patient
Services with Dr Zimski are always prompt and professional. Dr Zimski generates a polite and comfortable environment and I appreciate her professional services to her patients and this opportunity to share information on my positive experiences on every appointment I’ve had with Dr Zimski over the past number of years! Easy way to communicate.
Verified patient
I look for these features: 1. Competent doctor and good communicator - Dr Zimski was both 2. Efficiently run practice - receptionist didn’t know how to use Zocdoc (she informed me I should have printed their docs and brought them on). She was not the regular receptionist so this is forgivable but she apologized when she saw the docs had been submitted on line. 3. Efficient Insurance process - the practice shows all accepted insurances on zocdoc and Dr Zimski was knowledgeable about Medicare requirements. I liked that Dr Zimski did all the measurements herself. I was never handed off to other staff. I was seen on time and done in 1/2 hour despite an additional test. Parking was easy. Much better experience than the last 2 ophthalmologists I have tried.
Verified patient
Worst office visit I've ever had. Receptionists are condescending and didn't disclose that they charge more than other offices. There's a "coinsurance" they like to push under the rug that costly... hears reception talking negatively about me over the phone in the background because I'm no as fluent in health insurance. Total lack of respect and professionalism... doctor was okay, everything else was awful.
Verified patient
Had a checkup, driven by floater/flashes, and left with a very good feeling about the experience and the results. I will definitely return to Dr Ziminski in the future.
Verified patient
Very Professional and caring
Verified patient
Dr. Zimski was great and her office was efficient and ready when I arrived. If you're a new patient there for a refraction and wear glasses/contacts be sure to bring both so they know your previous prescriptions/measurements.
Verified patient
She was very personable and well informed. My husband has a chronic eye infection and she was very proactive in getting him the appropriate treatment. I visited for a routine exam and found her to be very thorough. Glad we found Dr. Zimski!
Dr. Zimski was extremely friendly and made me feel at ease. I like that she saw me and did everything herself, as opposed to in other doctors office. The visit was great! Office staff is very friendly and helpful.
Verified patient
Good doctor, In fact a very good doctor.
Verified patient
No wait. Pleasant and efficient experience.
Verified patient
I wasn't aware that Dr. Zimski was a specialist at the time I booked the appointment (she's an ophthalmologist vs. a regular optometrist like you'd find at Lenscrafters, etc.) and so the only difference from a billing perspective is that the visit is paid for through your normal medical insurance vs. vision insurance. Dr. Zimski was very professional but warm and informational. I'd definitely recommend her to my friends and family.
Verified patient
I really liked and trusted her, she was very nice but more important very thorough. She explained everything to me in detail. Great experience
Verified patient
Fine doctor! Very Professional!
Verified patient
She is very nice and professional. She took the time to explain each step in the eye exam process. I got a prescription for bifocal computer glasses when I left. The entire appointment took less than an hour.
Verified patient
Keep in mind that Dr. Zimski is a specialist on the medical insurance side. I was not aware of this, but my copay was minimal. Check your plan, but don't let that deter you from seeing a specialist. I felt much more at ease about my dry, red, itchy eyes after seeing Dr. Zimski. She explained what was going on and addressed my concerns. The prescription is expected to work within a few weeks, which I appreciate. I was able to chat with her about my cat. I like having a physician that shows some personality. My appointment was handled efficiently and I was able to get to work within an hour. It's great to be treated well as a patient, even if my appointments are only once a year.
Verified patient
I was very pleased with the quality of service and care I received from DR Zimski. She was attentive, engaging and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Verified patient
Lauren was so wonderful and personable. She is a fun and down to earth person. Also, she is easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend her to friends.
Verified patient
Mrs. Zimski was very nice. She answered all of my questions and gave me recommendations for my eye issues. The office was clean and the staff was also nice. I was nervous about the location and driving downtown but, I didn't have any issues finding it.
Verified patient
Great experience, although hard to find office.
professional, punctual, thorough,
Verified patient
Only complaint was the office was a bit hard to find, mostly due to this site only providing the address. As of June 27th 2014, it was inside the building across from the main entrance of Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Verified patient
I had a fabulous experience with Dr Zimski! She is very personable, smart, and clinically skilled. I would highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Nice office and staff.
Verified patient
Dr. Zimski was wonderful. great to talk to and very friendly. I would very much recommend her to every one I know. Loved her!!
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Dr. Lauren Zimski's office is located at 1601 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218.

Which board certifications does Dr. Lauren Zimski have?

Dr. Lauren Zimski is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Lauren Zimski?

Dr. Lauren Zimski frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Lauren Zimski on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Lauren Zimski speak?

Dr. Lauren Zimski speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Lauren Zimski in reviews?

152 patients have reviewed Dr. Lauren Zimski. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.94/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.69/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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