What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.82
Average wait time
4.32
Bedside manner
4.87
“Dr Patel and the staff at Bronx Eye Associates are truly professionals providing the best possible service and care.”
Hilda G.January 23, 2026
“Friendly staff, fast check in and Dr. Patel is easy going and explains everything very well. Will definitely come back to him!”
Stephanie V.January 8, 2026
About Dr. Viren Patel
Dr. Viren Patel is a hard-working and devoted optometrist. He has always been intrigued by the field of optometry and pursued this passion by earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico.
Dr. Patel practices at Bronx Eye Associates in Bronx, NY, where patients seek his care for eye infections, contact lenses, eyeglasses, and annual eye examinations. He combines his expertise with state-of-the-art technology to provide the highest quality eye care.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Patel is accessible to diverse communities and genuinely cares for each patient, always keeping their best interests at heart.
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Education and training
- Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, Doctor of Optometry
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1073893855
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.32
Bedside manner
4.87
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Dr Patel and the staff at Bronx Eye Associates are truly professionals providing the best possible service and care.
January 23, 2026Hilda G.Verified patient
Dr Patel is always great! Great with communicating, he addresses your concerns head on and is fast and efficient about it.
May 2, 2025Jasmin D.Verified patient
Best doctors they take very good care of you and the staff
are very professional
March 15, 2026Evelyn M.Verified patient
It was a great experience. What stood out most for me was the good customer service. I would definitely recommend a friend.
November 26, 2024Sukanya K.Verified patient
I wasn’t able to see the doctor I booked but I’m VERY happy with the care I received. Dr Oboukova was great!
June 17, 2024Luis L.Verified patient
Zocdoc appointment seems to be overlooked. I entered that I was going for eyeglasses and they thought it was an eye consult.
November 19, 2020Mariet D.Verified patient
Love Dr.Patel. He is always very attentive and thorough during my exam and always addresses all my questions or concerns.
March 7, 2022Initials hidden
The eye doctor was very knowledgeable, helpful understanding I will recommend him to everyone
November 26, 2024Bill A.Verified patient
Dr. Patel was extremely nice and knew exactly how to help me. Took his time and listened to all my concerns. Great doctor.
More than 1 year agoJS
Overall great experience, Dr. Patel was excellent and so was his staff. I couldn’t recommend them more.
March 27, 2024Rasheed S.Verified patient
Very attentive, answered questions and presented information clearly.
September 13, 2025Aldo M.Verified patient
Dr. Patel is the best provider ever. It feels like home taking my kids to see him.
March 22, 2025Ahmed M.Verified patient
Front receptionist were friendly. I didn't had a long wait time at all to see the doctor which I appreciated.
April 20, 2022Initials hidden
Loved him!! Very informative and explained to me everything that needed to be done to make sure my eyes were ok.
January 19, 2018Blanca H.Verified patient
He has such a lovely personality and will make you feel comfortable and knowledgeable about your eye health.
July 16, 2020Christine L.Verified patient
Dr. Patel was very thorough with his assessment. He even redid my exams for accuracy. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He was very nice and helpful and offered helpful information for possible treatment without being pushy
August 18, 2018Tera G.Verified patient
He’s a great doctor I am making him my official eye doctor I recommend anybody and everybody to him
February 27, 2021Bill A.Verified patient
My favorite doctor very accurate and communitive and understanding also has excellent service
July 16, 2022Evelyn M.Verified patient
Doctor was very professional. I suffer from anxiety and he made me feel comfortable. thank you
March 10, 2021Berna P.Verified patient
The doctor was quick pleasant and made me feel comfortable. I definitely recommend.
November 24, 2023Latifah L.Verified patient
Excellent Doctor and very thorough Staff is
very friendly and respectful
More than 1 year agoEvelyn M.Verified patient
I think he’s a professional . Has a first time patient I felt very comfortable and as eased.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
My appt was at 12:45 but doctor saw me at 2:30 .. Dr. was knowledgeable, and quite fast.
January 31, 2021Yentl G.Verified patient
very articulate and to the point. It was a very productive and professional experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I'm very pleased with my visit. Please take advantage of an amazing medical opportunity.
December 12, 2017Syn P.Verified patient
Overall a good experience except for a bit of a wait. The staff was kind and helpful.
July 29, 2021Emily H.Verified patient
was nervous about my eue exam, but they were very kind. look forward to my follow up!
September 18, 2021Clayton M.Verified patient
Great communication , explain everything to me.
Made me feel completely comfortable.
February 26, 2021Denisse C.Verified patient
He was amiable; he explained everything in detail and clearly and straightforwardly.
More than 1 year agoCarlos L.Verified patient
Clean place and doctor was nice the wait wasn’t long all my questions were answered
June 11, 2018Anita N.Verified patient
Dr. Patel is an outstanding provider who genuinely cares about his patients.
August 9, 2022Paola D.Verified patient
Great experience! Caring and patient Doctors with an excellent bedside manner!
March 9, 2021Anaiyah L.Verified patient
Dr. Patel was straight forward and down to earth. He was polite and informative.
November 5, 2019Joanne C.Verified patient
He was very nice and cordial with whole situation while he was attending to me
May 17, 2020Ojekunle A.Verified patient
I would highly recommend Dr. Patel! He is very patient, kind, and professional.
January 26, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. Patel is the best ! He makes eye doctor visits a thing to look forward to.
January 14, 2021Aimee T.Verified patient
The doctor and staff were very friendly and took the time to explain things.
August 4, 2020Rebekah F.Verified patient
Dr Patel was warm, professional and a pro @ his job. I am happy I chose him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He is kind and very outgoing. He makes an ordinary visit quite pleasureable!
November 10, 2016Ashley L.Verified patient
Very Professional and knowledgeable, He really cares about his patients.
August 22, 2019Phyllis B.Verified patient
This doctor is friendly, has good energy, and made me feel comfortable.
March 19, 2021Sherry S.Verified patient
Really nice doctor. Went out of his way to help me out with my issue.
July 23, 2021Initials hidden
Very friendly and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend!
November 18, 2021Angie T.Verified patient
professional, engaging , clear explanation of each exam conducted.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Patel was great, thorough, funny and made us feel comfortable.
October 30, 2021Gloria S.Verified patient
I felt comfortable and at ease with the visit great communication.
March 12, 2021Jose N.Verified patient
Awesome doctor, it was my first time and he treated me amazing!!
September 5, 2017Gloria S.Verified patient
Addressed all of my concerns, alleviated anxiety. He was great!!
January 11, 2020Jean T.Verified patient
Dr. Patel is very friendly I look forward to seeing him again!
June 2, 2018Nathaniel V.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Viren Patel work with?
Dr. Viren Patel works with Bronx Eye Associates.
Where is Dr. Viren Patel's office located?
Dr. Viren Patel's office is located at 665 Pelham Pkwy N, Bronx, NY 10467.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Viren Patel?
Dr. Viren Patel frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Viren Patel on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Viren Patel speak?
Dr. Viren Patel speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Viren Patel in reviews?
508 patients have reviewed Dr. Viren Patel. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.87/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.32/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.