Maria Asprogerakas, OD

Great experience, easy booking, great reception staff, nice doctor, very easy scheduling, and just a few blocks walk from my apartment. Could not have been better.

Dr Asprogerakas is excellent and in all my years I never had a doctor that had me seeing like I had never seen before. The reason I don’t give five stars is the service afterwards. Everyone is very nice, don’t get me wrong but my order was wrong. The frame was incorrect and so were the lenses. Two weeks later my glasses are not ready and was told that because it’s a reorder it takes longer. What??? It was their mistake! I work in an office on the computer every day it’s been bad. This to me is unacceptable especially when it was their mistake.

Do not go to this office. I have been a client for over two years because my insurance locked me into her but it’s the worse. The doctor gave me the wrong prescription not once but twice and when I asked to be recheck again, I was treated with rudeness and disrespect. On top of it all I been waiting 3 weeks for a replacement glasses that I found out they never reordered for me by my insurance. When I call, her stuff is so disrespectful and puts me on perma hold. I asked repeatly for the doctor to call me and no response. I been wearing glasses that cause me major headaches and eye strain and this is the result i have to take to make a bad review. Oh and the glasses are cheap. They brake so easy. Take it from someone who can’t see without her glasses, You don’t want this doctor treating you.

Had a TERRIBLE experience with the doctor. I went in to get a new prescription and the receptionist asked for my insurance card. I gave it to her but explained that I may not get coverage. She said she couldn’t run the card because it’s only a copy (NEVER been a problem with a doctor or hospital before). The doctor herself came out and YELLED at me for only having a copy, for it being in my dad’s name, and for not knowing if the visit would be covered by my insurance.
I waited 30 mins, with multiple people who had come in after me being invited in. Every time some else was invited in the doctor gave me a look as if I was being punished for not having the insurance information she wanted. Finally, after 30 mins the receptionist again asked for my Dad’s social security number, because it’s his name on the card, and I again told her I don’t have it and I’ve never needed it before. I asked her when she thought the doctor might be ready and she said she didn’t know. I said I’d had a very bad experience so far and she said she was sorry, that was just how the doctor spoke to patients. I left right then and there.
If your doctor is rude and condescending from the minute you step in the door, how can you trust them to take care of your health? I do not under any circumstance recommend this doctor! Take your business to someone with some inter-​personal skills.

I was very impressed. The office is very nice and bright. Not crowded. The assistant, Ellen is so kind and I overheard her in the phone dealing with both a patient and insurance and she was so knowledgable and patient! Then Dr Maria wa also very nixed and personable with gentle bedside manner. I’ll definitely come back here and bring my husband and kids for anything eye related. Plus, they took me in the same day I called since I explained I’m raveling tomorrow.

Dr. Maria is THE BEST!!! I think I read somewhere that she has an attitude, but I’m gonna have to 100% disagree with that. She’s funny and engaging and she really knows eyes. My eyes were acting up so I went in to see her. I didn’t even have the chance to tell her something was wrong when she told ME that I had a really bad infection. She’s amazing and I recommend EVERYONE to come and see her. You won’t be sorry. And she takes VSP! Go see Dr. Maria STAT!

Dr. Maria is the go-​to for your eye care in Astoria! I had a persistent eye infection that is gone now, thanks to her. Dr. Maria’s office is the model neighborhood health practice. After your first visit, her courteous staffers know you by name & treat you as a person. You are never rushed or ‘processed.’ Dr. Maria cares about you as a person, not just a pair of eyes. She takes her time with you, explains everything, & gives you all your options. Afterwards, her followup is ultra-​thorough. I got better care from Dr. Maria than from a Manhattan MD ophthalmologist.

Ugh. I just paid $ 100 for two boxes of contacts, which I just found out would have cost me under $ 50 at 1800 Contacts.

I got a pretty thorough eye test, but it was by far the most expensive one. I recently got a cryptic voicemail from her office. I have no idea what they said, but I would like to get my prescription for her.

I’ve been coming here for years and have always had a wonderful experience. The Doctor is super nice and patient. She even called my insurance co to see what my plan covered and then worked with my it to make sure I wasn’t paying out of pocket. She also gave me tons of coupons and sample contact solutions. I would definitly recommend! The only complaint I have is on two occasions I signed in but ended up waiting an hour (like they forgot about me or something).

I am confused by some of the reviews. I have been coming here for years and she has always been gracious. Whether it was noticing Lipids in my eyes (went for a cholesterol test afterwords) or helping me pick me new frames, she was always helpful and patient. The staff is young but I’ve never had an issue with them.

The Doctor has attitude but quickly apologizes, it seems like she is smart, so if you are willing to sacrifice good customer service for good care, she might be the choice for you. They have a computer eye therapy practice there which is hard to find. Their staff is teenagers, and most are often unprofessional and disorganized. It took a month to get my order. Still unhappy with my prescription. Convenient location.

I found Dr. Asprogerakas on my insurance website when my cornea was torn and I needed help… quickly.
She got me in an hour after I called, and though the procedure was really invasive (scraping tissue off my eyeball… gross) and though I was a total punk and fainted, she was SO SWEET and patient… not to mention, quick.
I absolutely recommend this woman, she’s sassy and sympathetic… and gets you in and out really quickly.