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Eye Center South Panama City, FL - Ophthalmology/Optometry

2500 West 23rd Street Panama City, FL 32405

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Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM,

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

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Panama City, FL - Ophthalmology/Optometry

Northwest Florida Surgery Center

767 Airport Road
Panama City, FL 32405

Our physicians perform surgeries at the highly regarded Northwest Florida Surgery Center, a top-tier facility renowned for its excellence in patient care. We are proud to partner with this surgery center, which has been recognized as one of the "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for Ophthalmology" by U.S. News & World Report.

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your vision. our missionThe Top Eye Doctors In Panama City, FL

Richard Mauer, M.D.
Ophthalmologist

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Kelly Smith, O.D.
Optometrist

Our Services

Insurances We Accept

At Eye Center South, we work with both medical and vision insurance plans to help make your eye care as seamless as possible. Our experienced team will assist in verifying your benefits and submitting claims on your behalf for both routine vision care and medical eye services.

We are committed to helping you understand your coverage and any out-of-pocket costs. While many vision plans help cover routine eye exams and vision correction, and medical insurance may apply to eye health conditions and treatments, most plans include co-pays, deductibles, or services not fully covered.

If you have questions about your specific coverage, our team is here to help.

4.8
average rating

What our patients say

Great people there to help you we with all your needs, very friendly and knowledgeable. I feel at home there.

David N.

Everyone in the office was extremely nice and helpful. I am usually pretty anxious at any kind of doctor’s office but I felt comfortable here. The front office worker was nice, the optometrist, Kelly Smith, was also very kind, and the lady who helped me pick out my glasses was also great. Would seriously recommend if you need an eye exam

Kyle K.

The staff is Pleasant and caring. I felt at ease with them. Very knowledgeable.

Mary B.

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Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed