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Sam Villella, OD
4.8/5
172 Ratings – 37 Comments
My specialties:
- Optometry
Professional interests:
- Contact Lenses
- Diabetes
- Preventive care
Dr. Villella is a optometrist practicing full scope eye care.
Credentials
- OD
Board-certified specialties
- Optometry
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Family activities
- Fishing
Educational institutions
- Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
- University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences
Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- Minnesota Optometric Association
Years of experience
- 19
Hospital affiliations
- Cambridge Medical Center
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Patient ratings and comments
The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to provider communication related questions from our CGCAHPS survey. Learn more.
4.8 out of 5 (172 Ratings, 37 Comments)
2/27/2020
This was an eye exam and I felt it was exceptional. I felt the Dr helped me understand things I was unsure of and I feel much more clear on these things.
2/27/2020
Dr. seemed very clinical, and almost bored with his job.
2/22/2020
I liked the visit, very well handled.
2/15/2020
The doctor helped me to understand the cause of a major problem.
2/11/2020
I have been seeing Dr. V. for many years and will continue to see him annually.
2/7/2020
Dr Villella is such a good doctor! He always give you a straight answer in a way that's understandable. With his information and advice I am able to know how to take care of my macular degeneration and live my life. Thanks!
1/20/2020
Dr Villela is AWESOME!!! He cares about his patients and takes the time needed to make sure he provides GREAT care! I would NOT see anyone else for my eyecare!!! He rocks!
1/15/2020
I was treated with kindness and respect.
1/11/2020
Sam is da bomb
12/28/2019
Sam is amazing, he got my prescription figured in so quick, and he was very respectful, I'm definitely coming back to him for all my eye appointments
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