What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
Average wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.90
“great experience, 10/10. I was late and they made it work and addressed all my issues and had a rx waiting for me!”
Colin S.February 19, 2026
“Super nice, extremely professional. I’ve never had to wait longer than five minutes and Dr. Lobaugh always has me in an out in 15-20 minutes.”
Richard C.September 22, 2025
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Practice names
Education and training
- New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1336209840
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.62
Bedside manner
4.90
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2052 reviews
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great experience, 10/10. I was late and they made it work and addressed all my issues and had a rx waiting for me!
February 19, 2026Colin S.Verified patient
Great experience. Really appreciated the information around my condition and plan for treatment. Thank you.
July 30, 2024Jennifer R.Verified patient
Very pleasant experience; answered all my questions; very reassuring manner
November 3, 2025Lawrence M.Verified patient
Efficient, friendly, and an overall great experience. I've been seeing Dr Lobaugh for over 5 years and highly recommend him.
November 3, 2021Robin D.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh was very patient and thorough!He took the time to answer my questions and overall it was a very good experience!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent Dr., have been seeing him for about ten years. He is professional and amazing at explaining issues with my eyes.
March 4, 2020Oscar C.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh is a great physician and very thorough. He was patient and answered all my questions about a recent diagnosis.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I definitely will return as I have for the past several years.
December 31, 2025Judy B.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh has been my eye doctor for 20 years. He is thorough, professional, and caring. I highly recommend him!
December 23, 2022Karen C.Verified patient
Great experience. I'd never had an eye exam before, and the staff were very helpful and patient in explaining everything.
December 6, 2017Initials hidden
They struggled with my insurance but finally figured it out. Dr. Lobaugh was friendly, professional, swift and helpful.
October 12, 2016Initials hidden
Professional, courteous, thorough, and prompt. And the front desk and glasses employees were knowledgeable and friendly.
June 24, 2016Initials hidden
Great!! My only wish is that they had a larger selection of frames to choose from. Other than that, I had a great visit!!
More than 1 year agoAlyssa G.Verified patient
Very extensive. He addressed all my concerns and took his time in everything and explaining everything he needed to me.
July 7, 2017Disha P.Verified patient
This is a highly professional and efficient practice. Dr. Lobaugh provides thorough guidance to all patient questions.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lobaugh is an absolute professional. He is extremely knowledgeable, and I can't recommend him more.
January 18, 2024Matt G.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh was great. Saw him immediately, and we got through everything efficiently. I'm going to keep going to him.
March 17, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Lobaugh's assistant was out today so the wait time wasn't great but overall good experience. Thorough and polite.
January 5, 2018Eli G.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh is extremely professional and thorough. The staff are friendly and helpful and I couldn't recommend more.
May 2, 2018Sian R.Verified patient
He was great, but had to wait for several aspects of appointment. All told, it took almost 2 hours to get in and out.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lobaugh are incredibly friendly, efficient, and effective. This should be your first and only stop for eye care.
February 21, 2019Initials hidden
He is always thoughtful, kind, and patient. He takes time to answer all questions and make sure you are comfortable
More than 1 year agoDupe B.Verified patient
Dr Lobaugh was clear, personable, and helpful in explaining what's going on and several options for me to consider.
More than 1 year agoAmberli Y.Verified patient
Though I wasn’t seen immediately, it was a super quick (5-10 min) wait. Everyone was very professional and helpful.
March 6, 2018Brittany S.Verified patient
The office staff is very friendly and professional. And, Dr. Lobaugh is not bad on the eyes...no pun intended. LOL
November 10, 2015Jeune C.Verified patient
I love Dr. Lobaugh, very professional and knows his practice. I have already recommended several people to him.
July 28, 2017Cheryl A.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh has been my optometrist for several years. He is very pleasant, very professional, and very thorough.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had a good first visit for an annual eye exam. From check in to exam to payment, all was smooth and efficient.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Excellent, very experienced and helpful. Explained everything that was done - and why it was done.
January 5, 2024Günter W.Verified patient
Stephen was very friendly, explained the allergy going on with my eye clearly, and gave helpful recommendations.
June 27, 2016Lauren F.Verified patient
Doctor Lobaugh seemed to be competent and reliable, attentive and caring. It was my first appointment. Excellent!
December 2, 2015Consuelo P.Verified patient
Excellent service here. They’re very thorough but quick and everyone is super friendly. Very highly recommended!
July 25, 2018Initials hidden
Not only a very good doctor, but very nice and easy to talk to and deal with each visit. He’s a keeper! ??
April 15, 2021Anthony Y.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh is wonderful. He spent time explaining my eye issues and didn't rush. Technicians are quite nice.
October 28, 2016Claire M.Verified patient
The doctor is very detail oriented and takes the time to explain everything. I very much recommend him.
June 29, 2022Catalina M.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh is incredible. He’s informative, attentive and a great doctor. I only wish I found him sooner...
November 9, 2017Gloria F.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh is awesome! He's been my eye doctor for years. Highly recommend.
November 20, 2024Phil H.Verified patient
I got seen right away and felt like he and his staff took extra care trying to get my prescription correct.
May 31, 2017Initials hidden
Outstanding physician! Highly recommend. He listened and took the time to explain everything very well.
March 3, 2021Norman P.Verified patient
Very lovely office staff and doctor. Got to me right away and was very thorough. Will continue to use him!
June 27, 2016Jessica P.Verified patient
He was very friendly, thorough, and explained exactly what he was doing while doing it….very reassuring.
July 8, 2015Jim W.Verified patient
He is the best! Been going for years. Incredibly thorough and fast. He is the best eye doctor around.
June 5, 2019Jennifer M.Verified patient
Dr Lobaugh takes his time with his patients to really address and understand their overall eye health.
August 27, 2020Justin W.Verified patient
Very thoughtful, walked through everything he was doing, answered questions with attention and honesty.
March 2, 2016Veronica S.Verified patient
Friendly, knowledgable, professional. Always enjoy my visits and would highly recommend Dr. Lobaugh.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Lobaugh and staff were very patient as trained me to put in and remove contacts for the first time
January 24, 2018Phillip P.Verified patient
The visit was really quick and easy and the doctor and his staff were super friendly and professional.
February 19, 2016Theodore H.Verified patient
His staff were very kind, and we was nice, informative, and professional as well! I enjoyed my visit.
March 27, 2017Syerra C.Verified patient
It's always a pleasure to visit Dr. Lobaugh. Everyone is polite and efficient - totally stress-free.
March 1, 2017Jennifer R.Verified patient
Dr. Lobaugh was friendly, calm, thorough and on time. The office staff was also pleasant and helpful.
June 6, 2016Initials hidden
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What practice does Dr. Stephen Lobaugh work with?
Dr. Stephen Lobaugh works with Jems Optical.
Where is Dr. Stephen Lobaugh's office located?
Dr. Stephen Lobaugh's office is located at 1401 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Stephen Lobaugh?
Dr. Stephen Lobaugh frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Stephen Lobaugh on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Stephen Lobaugh speak?
Dr. Stephen Lobaugh speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Stephen Lobaugh in reviews?
2052 patients have reviewed Dr. Stephen Lobaugh. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.9/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.