Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar, MD
Ophthalmologist
996.0 mi · 1840 W 49th St, #601, Hialeah, FL 33012
At a glance
4.54 stars (82 reviews)
91% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 11 insurances
AvMed, Caterpillar, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Advanced Eye Center
Speaks English and Spanish
4.54
82 reviews
Bedside manner
4.6
Wait time
3.1
Recent reviews
Hi-
They are very hard working and lots of attention. There is a lot of patients so sometimes wait is a little longer but service, quality and PRICE make it well worth the wait. My wife and many friends see Dr Belalcazar.
December 14, 2016Alfredo H.Verified patient
Very good, but long wait time and sometimes not enough space to sit because too many people in the office
March 28, 2016Leonardo V.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
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
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration
More about Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar, MD
A native of Colombia, Dr. Belalcazar received his MD there and completed his residency at the Colombian Institute of Ocular Surgery in Bogotá. Dr. Belalcazar underwent Refractive Surgery training at the world famous Instituto Barraquer de America in 1993, The Myopia Ocular Center in Madrid in 1996 and at Park Avenue Laser Vision in New York with Emil W. Chynn, M.D. in 2008. He has performed thousands of Radial Keratotomy (RK) surgeries, over 2,500 cataract and corneal transplants at the Surgical Ocular Institute Palermo, and was Director of the Eye Clinic at the University Foundation of San Martin. He has performed over 4,000 LASIK procedures. Dr. Belalcazar received the Colombian Culture & Heritage Award for his professional achievement and service to the community. He became a US citizen, completed a Pediatrics residency at Driscol Children’s Hospital - Texas A. & M., is certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates of Medical Examiners, and licensed by the State Medical Boards of Florida, New York and Texas. Previously, he was the Medical Director of Vision Specialty Care for South Florida. He enjoys marathons, rock climbing, & scuba. Dr. Belalcazar is Member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and The International Society of Refractive Surgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá Facultad de Medicina
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá Facultad de Medicina, Residency in Ophthalmology
Instituto Barraquer de America (Refractive Surgery)
Driscoll Children's Hospital, Residency in Pediatrics
Practice
Advanced Eye Center
Professional memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
Award for Professional Achievement and Outstanding Record of Service to the Hispanic Community, NEw York, NY
Recognition for Professional Excellence, Office of the Mayor
Recoginition and Honorable Mention for Social Work, Columbia
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1033372073
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.54
Wait time
3.10
Bedside manner
4.61
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82 reviews
Most relevant
El Dr es muy professional y su oficina esta altamente equipada. El trato de todo el personal es muy calificado y amable.
May 8, 2014Jose L.Verified patient
It was a long wait. But the personal was very attentive and pleasant. They were very helpful in every way.
January 28, 2015Nicole B.Verified patient
Very good, but long wait time and sometimes not enough space to sit because too many people in the office
March 28, 2016Leonardo V.Verified patient
I like how Dr.Rodrigo Belalcazar explain things to me and that I understood what the Dr. Rodrigo said
September 18, 2014Ruth R.Verified patient
Pues como no tenia sita pensé que no me hiba atender pero si me atendieron muy bien estoy con tentó
More than 1 year agoAndres G.Verified patient
What an amazing staff and Doctor. Would recommend to anyone who has any needs with thier eyes.
May 6, 2015Chris J.Verified patient
Me agrado mucho,muy profesional y atencioso.Me paso la impresion de dedicacion y competencia .
April 10, 2014Monica Z.Verified patient
Great people and amazing service. It's not a medical office, it's just like home!!!
November 17, 2015Marta S.Verified patient
muy profesional, el equipo staff muy atento a su trabajo.
muy buena atencion.
March 8, 2017Maria L. A.Verified patient
Muy buen medico,y gran profesional,atento y agradable con los pacientes,gracias
September 17, 2015Olga M.Verified patient
It was a nice experience. I had an issue that he he really able to help with.
More than 1 year agoJoy H.Verified patient
Excellent service the Dr knows his staff
Good service and attention
April 5, 2016Maria C.Verified patient
Hi-
They are very hard working and lots of attention. There is a lot of patients so sometimes wait is a little longer but service, quality and PRICE make it well worth the wait. My wife and many friends see Dr Belalcazar.
December 14, 2016Alfredo H.Verified patient
I didnt like i waited as my name was called come to find out they didnt except my insurance. I wished they would of told me that before my appointment was confirmed.
October 10, 2016Yamila M.Verified patient
I didn't even get to see the doctor. I made my appointment for 12:45 and and hour and a half later, I still had not been seen. They called me in and let me know I would still have to wait a while before seeing the doctor. I filled out the paperwork online so I could be in and out. However, they failed to mention that regardless of making an appointment, I would still have to wait an hour and a half. Only to be called 40 minutes into the appointment to pay for a service I had not yet received. Seating area is extremely small. The staff is unaware of what is going on and could only apologize when I let them know I had to be at work by 2:45. My drive to work from this location is half an hour and I notified them. They did not seem to be concerned with the wait time. Inwould not think twice about my decision to never recommend this place.
September 14, 2016Alia N.Verified patient
Muy profesional y amable juntos a su equipo
July 19, 2016Elio Q.Verified patient
Muy profesional
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Creo que es un buen profesional, sin embargo me parece que trata de ser algo inapropiada su relaciĂłn con el paciente, en sĂ no me parece que tenga paciencia, quizás no ha estado del lado de los pacientes. El personal asistente es muy bueno, con calidad humana, eso lo sentĂ
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
they lie about insurance what they have in zocdoc
February 22, 2016Mohamad A.Verified patient
excelente personal, y el Dr. Un excelente profesional, da excelente information del tratamiento o procedimiento que va a realizar. Deberian de haber mas Medicos asi. Quede encantada de todos, Medico, personal y oficinas muy bien acondicionadas, limpias y muy bien equipadas.
January 13, 2016Leslie M H.Verified patient
Muy buena
October 13, 2015Mayelin G.Verified patient
good dr
October 8, 2015Yolanda M.Verified patient
Excellent
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
SĂşper feliz, muy especiales y estoy confiada y segura que Dios pone en sus manos la unciĂłn para hacer lo mejor por sus pacientes. Y como todo, me pongo a pensar porque no lo visite antes, pero todo es en el tiempo de Dios.
June 21, 2015Katia G.Verified patient
Welcoming staff although half, or 1/4 of them speak English. They are however thorough and explain your problems and give you your options. Only thing I disliked is when I asked questions and they'd look agitated. The girls in the front are easier to talk to. The doctor was just fine and very knowledgeable. I'd recommend him to a friend.
June 2, 2015Initials hidden
I loved the Doctor he was very attentive and gave me a laser treatment on the same day. only bad part is the wait time I got there at 11:45 for a 12pm appt and ended up leaving at 4pm by 2 pm is when they had passed me inside to check my eyes. But over all great doctor I will recommend to friends. They even do pediatric eye patients too.
March 25, 2015Initials hidden
Everyone is nice but the assistants English isn't very good but we managed without any problems however the wait time was ridiculously long compared to the amount of people there
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
he is an good doc
November 20, 2014Adrian S.Verified patient
WELL IT'S OUR FIRST TIME THERE AND WE WERE SO SATISFIED WITH EVERITHING THAT MY WIFE MADE AN APPOIMENT FOR HERSELF, I WILL RECOMEND THISD OFFICE TO ANY BODY LOOKING FOR GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. YHANKS CJC
November 2, 2014Carlos C.Verified patient
It was a waste of time. I arrive about 20 minutes before my schedule appointment left the office 4 hours later!! Their equipment seemed old, before I placed my chin and forehead on the equipment the woman just cleaned it with a plain tissue, no antibacterial or disinfectant. One of the optometrist had an unprofessional dress code (skimpy dress and stiletto shoes) but with a jacket on (which doesn't make you professional). They share an office that's really cluttered and seems unorganized. I came in for a problem but they seemed to care more about selling me their laser surgery service. Horrible.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Me lleve una buena impresiĂłn del lugar y un muy buen trato hojala todos los lugares de atenciĂłn al pĂşblico fueran como la clininica del Dr Rodrigo
July 1, 2014Julio P.Verified patient
excelente dr y personal que lobora junto a el
August 14, 2014Yasmira B.Verified patient
Great
May 16, 2014Loreta C.Verified patient
Very personalable.
April 4, 2014Initials hidden
Muy buena
April 4, 2014Yilian A.Verified patient
from day contact them by phone attention was excellent, very friendly doctor I answered all my questions and the truth I felt very good, I recommend it !!
March 14, 2014Lizbeth C.Verified patient
Almost every one in his office was very nice, the lady that makes the appointments looked like she had a problem. All the others were great.
October 26, 2013Initials hidden
Excellent.
More than 1 year agoOR
Extremely educated and knowledgeable doctor. Couldn't be happier to have chosen him and I would gladly recommend him to all. :)
January 14, 2014Elizabeth L.Verified patient
He was polite and professional, took his time to explainme well and answered all my questions. The staff was nice and helpful.
December 11, 2013Katherine P.Verified patient
muy bien.
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May 23, 2017Ernesto R.Verified patient
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August 17, 2016Lazaro M.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar work with?
Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar works with Advanced Eye Center.
Where is Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar's office located?
Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar's office is located at 1840 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 33012.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar?
Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar speak?
Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar in reviews?
82 patients have reviewed Dr. Rodrigo Belalcazar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.54/5. They have a 4.61/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.1/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.