First, I want to say that my initial visit with Dr. Gurvich was very positive. I explained that my primary reason for coming in was to renew my contact lens prescription, as I only had the contacts currently in my eyes and was concerned. She was attentive and also addressed a few additional eye-related concerns. She advised me to temporarily stop wearing my contacts, begin treatment for dry eyes, and return in one month. I followed all of her instructions carefully.
At my follow-up appointment, I again explained that I needed my contact lens prescription renewed. Dr. Aliprandis has handled this for me in the past, and my family has been patients of his practice for many years.
Unfortunately, the second visit was extremely disappointing. My appointment was scheduled for 9:00 AM, but Dr. Gurvich did not arrive until approximately 9:30 AM. When I was finally seen, I politely asked again about renewing my contact lens prescription and even brought my previous prescription from Dr. Aliprandis for reference. Although she had previously indicated that we would revisit the matter at the follow-up appointment, she abruptly refused and stated that she could not renew it.
What upset me most was not only the refusal itself, but also the dismissive and unprofessional manner in which it was handled. We had already discussed this issue during my prior visit, and I had even contacted her other office before this appointment to remind her about the prescription. As a patient, I expected clearer communication, professionalism, and at least some effort to provide guidance or an alternative solution. Instead, I left feeling frustrated, dismissed, and disappointed.
Dr. Aliprandis is highly respected, and my family has trusted this practice for many years. Because Dr. Gurvich is part of that practice, this experience unfortunately reflects poorly on the office as a whole.
Based on my experience, I would not recommend seeing Dr. Gurvich
Vicki D. | May 27, 2026
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