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Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care
1634 State Road 44 East, Shelbyville, IN 46176, United States
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Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care
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Br
Review №1

Amazing team! I switched to Dr. Travels office after my eye doctor retired . I tried Midwest eye out however staff friendliness and ease atmosphere just wasnt present. I finally took the advice of many I know and made the switch. I dont regret it at all. They went above and beyond listening to my concerns and helping me choose the best options for my eyes. Ive never had a team be so hands on and friendly the way the ladies of Tavels team were. I appreciated their attentiveness. They genuinely care for their clients . (Big bonus I got two pairs of glasses and contacts for what the price of one frame cost anywhere else I have ever been.)

Da
Review №2

Super friendly staff. I always get in and get out. The doctor takes my concerns into account. Best eye doctor in town!!

Ti
Review №3

I had a great experience. The staff was super friendly n the eye doctor was very caring. Highly recommend

Vi
Review №4

Excellent care, Ive always been extremely satisfied with there service and their kindness. I have been getting my eye care through Dr. Tavel for many years as well as my entire family! We would never go anywhere else! Kudos to you all!

Je
Review №5

The staff was extremely friendly. They got me in quickly and with great information to share. I was in and out within 30 minutes. This was my first time needing glasses and help.

Sh
Review №6

The eye doctor and the staff r always friendly and have all the information to keep you informed on you or your familys eye care needs. We have been going to the Shelbyville Indiana doctor travels for the last 20 years, and recommend them to anyone who is looking for a clean safe friendly office.

Ka
Review №7

I stopped by Monday morning to order contacts as I only ordered glasses at my last appointment about 8 months ago. Turns out I only had an eyeglass exam and not an exam for contacts. They informed me that I would need to have another exam before ordering contacts, and then told me that they had an opening right then. After my exam I sat down with a nice woman who gave me a pretty awesome deal on my contacts, I got a years supply of contacts for half the price I normally pay AND a free pair of sunglasses. I dont think I will ever go to another eye doctor ever again. The process was so quick, easy, and most importantly affordable!

Ka
Review №8

Ive never had a more pleasant experience at an optometrist appointment. The staff were great and helpful, and the optometrist was so pleasant. They followed every precaution to ensure my visit was safe with the current pandemic. I felt very comfortable, and they did everything possible to make sure any concerns I had were addressed. They really do care about their patients.

Do
Review №9

Dr. Travel is where I have gone for years. Never have had any problems with them. Nice Dr. and staff very helpful.

St
Review №10

Very professional/friendly/ knowledgeable, made it a very easy process Great place for sure for your eye care needs

Co
Review №11

My family has been a Dr. Tavel patient for many years. Through the years, we have seen many changes at the facility. Most of them have been good changes. The staff has always been very friendly and helpful. I always recommend Dr. Tavels to my friends.

Jo
Review №12

It was a great experience from top to bottom. From the eye exam and the optometrist to picking out a pair of glasses it was just very comfortable and friendly. I’ll definitely continue to use Dr Tavel in the future. They were also very knowledgeable about how to get the most out of my insurance and was even able to get a second pair of sunglasses for a very reasonable cost.

Da
Review №13

I really like Dr. Tavel. Always courteous and friendly

Wh
Review №14

I love Dr. Tavel’s office! The staff is helpful and friendly! My eye doctor is always willing to share his knowledge with me and I really like that because it keeps me in the know of how my sight is. I’ve been going here for years and will never change that.

Ja
Review №15

Nice friendly staff and knowledgeable. Have had no problems with their services.

Am
Review №16

I had a great first experience at Dr. Tavel. I was the last appointment of the day and you wouldnt have known that by the way the time they took with me. The Doctor was so kind, knowledgeable and personable! The staff was great! (Kimberly) took time to ensure a great price, frames that I actually like, the best lenses for my level of visual difficulty 😂 and she was fun to work with! From the care of the Doctor, the kindness of the staff and the selection of CUTE frames in my budget, it was a great experience. I will continue to work with Dr. Tavel and recomend to others. Thank you!

Sa
Review №17

I went there for the first time ever to see an eye doctor I was terrified but the staff held my hand thru it all and made my anxiety go way down.... And the doctor guy hes a hoot.... But I do wanna admit that if it wasnt for him I never woulda knew I had diabetes..... He knew it way before my dingy doctors even had a clue. I am forever grateful to them all and I revisit every chance I can...... Thank yall ever soooooo muches......

Sa
Review №18

Great, friendly staff! Very flexible with appointments, very knowledgeable, and very professional.

Ma
Review №19

I love our Shelbyville Dr. Travel office. Its like visiting family. They are all so friendly and helpful.

Ma
Review №20

Aside from the great service I was taken in as soon as I walked in the door and had no waiting time at all. Everyone was very nice and polite.

Am
Review №21

The staff is AMAZING! I’ve never felt more welcomed in a business! I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Br
Review №22

Great doctor and staff. Very nice and helpful.

Je
Review №23

I had a good experience at Dr. Tavels. The staff was kind, knowledgeable and pleasant to be around. I would recommend Dr. Tavel to anyone needing an exam, contacts, and/or glasses.

Ch
Review №24

Amazing place with wonderful staff 100% happy

T
Review №25

Friendly staff, good selection of frames, able to get in right away. Seemed a little pricey but overall I am satisfied and will definitely return.

Mi
Review №26

Friendly service. ^_^ Informative staff. Worked with me on my payments, and helped me make a great decision.

To
Review №27

Friendly and helpful staff.

Da
Review №28

I have been going to this particular Dr. Tavel for years! They are super nice & helpful! It’s also nice to continue to see the same people year after year! Highly recommended!!

Li
Review №29

Quick, professional and friendly! Had myself and two young sons in and out in no time!

Am
Review №30

Dr. Travel Family Eye Care is the only place I will go for my eye care! They treat me like family and if something isnt right they fix it!! They work with my tight schedule and always have a smile!! Thank you to all the staff at Dr. Tavels!!!

Ca
Review №31

Very friendly they are very helpful i recommend them especially if you have children they will love it

Cr
Review №32

Kimberly is a great help ordering and getting what glasses I need! She reminds me of the old manager Senda! Great work!

In
Review №33

Katie was great!! Our visit was short and sweet!! See ya next year!!!

Ka
Review №34

Prompt,pleasant and patient staff😁

Br
Review №35

Professional and knowledgeable. I have been going here for years and always get treated like family.

ja
Review №36

Dr Hartel is very informative and very kind.

kr
Review №37

Very friendly staff! Had to give 4 stars because I had to wait 45 minutes before seeing the doc. I understand things happen sometimes. I would still recommend to friends and family.

Ra
Review №38

Extremely nice, made my 8 year old feel comfortable and took time to answer all of her questions.

An
Review №39

They ladys at Dr Tavel were very friendly an helpful!Dr Hartill listen to my concern, was very helpful in deciding which contacts would work best for me!I do have a complaint.Ive seen Dr Hartill for over 20 years.I called on Aug 9th 2021 an explained to the lady that I believe I have an emergency., my left eye went blurry. (Which I had just seen Dr. Hartill a month prior an he just prescribed me bifocals, that everything looked good.)The lady stated she could get me in the next day @3:30, but Im like Im sure its an emergency I really need to get in today. She then referred me to Columbus. Im like sorry but I wasnt driving to Columbus.To make a long story short. I was referred to another Doctor by other people. They worked me right in thank goodness!The next day Aug 10th had to have emergency retinal detachment surgery.Torn from 10-5.. I knew something was wrong, I guess I figured the lady would of at least talked to Dr Hartill to see if he could of worked me in.

Ja
Review №40

Very friendly and quick service.

Sm
Review №41

The staff at Dr. Travel were very nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

Ja
Review №42

Very pleasant and helpful. Also very sanitary as well. Quite pleased.

Ky
Review №43

Fast appointments & friendly staff!

Di
Review №44

I love Dr Tavel . Very friendly staff and eye doctor is very knowledgeable. I won’t go anywhere else.

MI
Review №45

Very fast, friendly and informative services.

Ro
Review №46

Friendly staff, got me taken care of without rushing. Great selection of frames to choose from

Br
Review №47

They got me on the schedule pretty quick and a great variety of cute glasses! I just ordered a new pair and came in on time

Sk
Review №48

You can tell the eye doctor really cares about his patients. The staff is wonderful, they are absolutely dedicated to customer service! I highly recommend Dr. Tavel! They have a huge selection of glasses and the doc is sure to get you into the right contact lenses!

Se
Review №49

Great people. Always helpful

La
Review №50

Been going to Tavel for years. Always great quality eye care. Everyone is super nice and Dr. Hartill is very personable and kind. They always have great options for glasses too, and are extremely helpful when it comes to picking frames that suit your personal needs and fashion. Went today for a checkup and I look forward to getting my new frames. :)

Ev
Review №51

Very attentive and friendly.

ja
Review №52

I absolutely love coming here for my glasses and contacts ! the staff has always been friendly and makes sure i get everything i need while there

dm
Review №53

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Tavel for over 35 years. The staff is always very pleasant and friendly and the optometrist they have is very nice and answers all questions you may have. But the main reason this place is so great is because of a fabulous lady that had worked there for over 40 years-Cinda. Her first class approach to patient service and just her attitude is why this place is the best place to go. When she retires they should place a statue outside the building in her honor. She’s the greatest.

za
Review №54

Very friendly and courteous office staff that made everyone that walked in feel important. Dr Hartill’s expertise has me now seeing nearly perfect and I am forever grateful for his passion and for his willingness to take extra time to make sure I was satisfied. Brittany’s help in choosing frames and with working with my budget to get me the best lenses possible was extremely helpful.

De
Review №55

I needed glasses for almost 20yrs and when I finally decided to pull the trigger and get some I’m so glad I chose to get them from Dr Tavel in Shelbyville, Indiana!! All of the ladies that work there are AMAZING technicians and they’re all as friendly as can be! I’ve had to go in a few times for adjustments on my glasses and without question they took care of everything I needed! Me and my eyes are extremely thankful for all of you at Dr Tavel, without you guys I’d still be as blind as a bat using sonar to see 🤣..

ni
Review №56

Very friendly and helpful staff!

Sa
Review №57

I was greeted by very friendly people, given the most expert assistance. It was a happy experience. When I called in the people answering the phone were always pleasant and nice, and knew what they were talking about. I will recommend you to everyone I talk to

Cy
Review №58

Everyone was very friendly and helpful. There was minimal paperwork for checking in. The doctor was very quick and found my prescription accurately. Thank you all for a good exam! The hardest part was choosing frames, as always!

J
Review №59

Dr was nice professional and explained things. Staff when I initially came for exam and back to get glasses ordered was great. Only issue when glasses were ready for pickup lady who waited on me must have been a receptionist ( she was only one there at the time) not an optician because when I asked to buy some cleaning cloths she said they didn’t have any. I said there’s a smudge on here she says all their cloths were dirty and they had to take them home each night and to launder them. I also complained my glasses were too tight on one side she said they will loosen up in a couple of days! Well okay then.

da
Review №60

Ive always gone here for my glasses very courteous and pleasant wont go anywhere else

Ch
Review №61

My mother and myself have both had eye exams at this location and everything seemed to go very well. They were helpful in finding a good fit for glasses for my mother. And they accept most insurances so it did not cost her very much money out of pocket, except for a few upgrades such as the lenses that turn dark when you walk into the sunlight. They said we could come back any time if we needed to be we examined, and were very professional and helpful during the entire process. The doctor told me my eyesight was still good enough that I did not need glasses. Even though my insurance would have paid for glasses it was nice that they did not try to force them on me just to make a sale. You can usually get it within a week for an appointment. They are located in a large strip mall in town near the theater.

Ma
Review №62

They go above and beyond to make sure youre happy! The best customer service Ive received in a long time!

Ka
Review №63

The staff was super kind and caring. They took great care of me and made sure I had everything I needed. I would definitely recommend Dr. Tavel for their excellent customer service and family-oriented practice.

br
Review №64

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff

Ke
Review №65

My daughter was playing in a tournament here and tore a lens. We were over an hour from home and she didnt have her back ups. I called the office and brought in a copy of her prescription and the ladies here were extremely helpful. They fixed her up with a replacement pair and saved us a trip home. I am so thankful.

An
Review №66

I love this eye doctor. Everyone there is very nice and very helpful. This eye care provider is my permanent eye care place.

Di
Review №67

I was pleased with how well everything went. The only draw back was that I was told one price and then found out it was more. Sending my bank account negative. Wish you had a payment plan. I will know next year not to trust what price I am told.

Ca
Review №68

Wonderful women in this office thats for sure! Very helpful, friendly and just just plain nice as can be! And the Doc is super as well!! My husband and I wouldnt go anywhere else!

Mi
Review №69

Very pleasant staff!!

Ma
Review №70

Staff is great! Very professional. Always pleasure to see them all!

Je
Review №71

Wonderful staff. The best eye office I have been in. Always ready to help. I wish all businesses were like them. Dont ever close them.

An
Review №72

Nice selection and friendly, helpful staff. Not the cheapest in town but the best option for the most part.

Fa
Review №73

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I love going to Dr. Tavel!

Ky
Review №74

Ive been going there for as long as I remember. Yesterday was my first time going alone since I just turned 18 and the ladies there were super helpful. Dr. Hartell is always nice too. Thank you guys :)

Ri
Review №75

Everyone was very kind and the dr explained alot of things that I did not know about how the eyes actually works

De
Review №76

Everyone is so friendly. Great service with knowledgeable staff.

Br
Review №77

The eye doctor is very nice and really takes time to ask questions and educate staff very nice

Br
Review №78

Great experience!The staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable, find us savings, and make sure we were happy. All are very personable and professional.

ja
Review №79

The Dr very nice and thorough .Brittany one of the assistants, told her what I wanted Bam!She knew exactly what I liked.Bought first pair!💕.Thank you,Sonjia Montgomery 😊

Li
Review №80

Good exam, answered all my concerns. Friendly atmosphere. Very helpful in choosingthe style that looks good!

sa
Review №81

Staff was very friendly and helpful in picking out my new glasses and made sure my glasses fit properly when i picked them up. I will be returning next year

Ca
Review №82

The only place we will ever go! Great frames and pricing. Excellent customer service, and wonderful with helping you with your vision insurance!

Tr
Review №83

The ladies that work in this office are some of the nicest ever! They really understand old-fashioned customer service and basic kindness. I will certainly be returning for all of my familys vision needs!

Wi
Review №84

Friendly folks. No problem with eyewear...

Mi
Review №85

The exam was scheduled quickly and was completely professionalThe staff took the time to help me select my frames and went through all of the options for lenses and pricing, selecting the one that best suited my needsI highly recommend Dr Tavel whether this is your first pair or 100th pair of glasses

Ma
Review №86

Everyone there was extremely friendly, knowledgeable andb and efficient. We didnt sit in the waiting room long at all.

Me
Review №87

The first time I visited Dr. Tavel I was a child in grade school & now 35. I miss seeing Sendas smiling face at the front desk but still have the confidence in Dr. Tavels Optometrists. Thank you!

As
Review №88

The doctor is always nice, but is always running behind. He does great with the kids, so I dont mind waiting. One younger employee was openly criticizing Senda who has been there for years and who is always nice. The younger girl was reprimanding her for not working quickly enough. Whether it was warranted or not, I feel as though this conversation should not have occurred in front of all of the other employees and in front of me, my husband, and out children.

Ju
Review №89

My experience at Dr. Tavel was great! The staff and environment was very helpful, friendly, and informative. Im glad I chose to take my eye care needs here and will continue to in the future!

Ha
Review №90

The staff was very friendly and helpful and the Optician was professional as well as thorough during my exam.

Cy
Review №91

Loved glasses and staff Dr. Tavels been my eye dr for many years the only issue is one of the nose pieces is about to come off due to a stripped screw

No
Review №92

The best place to get your eye wearand getting it done to the right scription

Na
Review №93

Horrible place! Few years ago had daughter in for eye exam, they actually told me I had to take her to Dr she probably had a brain tumor!!! Turns out she has ocular albinism, a rare genetic trait. No brain tumor. Drs there obviously had no idea. Took her to Dr. McDaniel here in town, he immediately knew what it was. Dr. Tavel optometrists apparently are lacking in the education department do not recommend this optometrist.

Ti
Review №94

They don’t know how to answer the phone. I have been calling all day and no answer! It’s been forever since my kids had their eyes check and their glasses should be in! I can’t reach no one to find out!

Ch
Review №95

They were helpful and very nice.

An
Review №96

Have been taking my son there for several years. Have been happy with service!!

St
Review №97

Very friendly. Small town for sure. Would highly recommend to others.

Gi
Review №98

Senda and Tracie are the best! Been going here for years to get contacts and glasses. Dr. Hartill is great too!

Sc
Review №99

Everyone there is very helpful and curtious, and they have been for many years!!

Ja
Review №100

They were very nice and professional. I got glasses that were great!

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  • Address:1634 State Road 44 East, Shelbyville, IN 46176, United States
  • Site:https://drtavel.com/locations/shelbyville
  • Phone:(317) 398-0176
Categories
  • Optometrist
  • Contact lenses supplier
  • Optician
  • Sunglasses store
Working hours
  • Monday:7:30am–6pm
  • Tuesday:7:30am–6pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:7:30am–6pm
  • Friday:7:30am–6pm
  • Saturday:7:30am–2:30pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Amenities
  • Gender-neutral toilets:Yes
Crowd
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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