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J. Paul Dieckert, MD

Ophthalmology

Accepts New Patients
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About J. Paul Dieckert, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenInfants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Children (ages 3-11), Adolescents (ages 12-18), Adults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Acces
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - LocalPlusIN
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - CHIP
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Advantage Dual SNP (HMO SNP)
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FirstCare Health Plans - FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - Pyco Industries Employee Plan
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FirstCare Health Plans - STAR Medicaid - MRSA
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Humana Preferred
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans (exclude Southwestern Health Resources Network)
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Scott & White Health Plan - RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Superior - STAR+PLUS
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
UnitedHealth - Options PPO
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select +
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1977)
  • Internship: Ophthalmology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (1978)
  • Residency: Ophthalmology, Texas A and M College of Medicine/Scott and White (1981)
Certifications
  • Ophthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, J. Paul Dieckert, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (175) for J. Paul Dieckert, MD

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May 12, 2023
Dr. Diekert is always personable and takes time to explain my condition.
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May 10, 2023
The best retina Opthalmologist
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May 10, 2023
The best. Best doctor, great man. Very thankful for his incredible care for several decades now.
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May 5, 2023
I have had multiple surgeries by Dr. Diekert and see him every 6 to 12 months for eye church ups. I have total confidence in him and the care I have received from him.
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May 4, 2023
Very concerned about my eyes. He is a very nice person and so worries workers.
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May 4, 2023
Outstanding ophthalmologist!
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May 4, 2023
Always professional , knowledgeable , answers any questions I might have and gives the patient the appropriate amount of time for the appointment . Very fortunate to have Dr. Dieckert at Baylor Scott and White.
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May 3, 2023
Very I formative and kind. Listened to all my questions. Good bedside manner
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Apr 27, 2023
Professional & answered all my questions giving me my options
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Apr 27, 2023
As always, most professional and thorough. Took time to answer questions and concerns about cataracts, procedure, and proceedure.
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Apr 26, 2023
They are professional and kind. Usually the visit takes a very long time to get through, like average of 1 1/2-2 hours before I'm out of their office but this visit only took 45 minutes!!
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Apr 26, 2023
Total trust professional what he does
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Apr 23, 2023
Thank you
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Apr 22, 2023
Very professional nice and is helping me build us a better
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Apr 19, 2023
Been seeing Dr D for years. I trust him. He is persnickety about MY eyes. When he retires I will miss him very much.
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Apr 19, 2023
Had to wait too long, but Dr. Dieckert is the best.
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Apr 13, 2023
Brilliant doctor; he has saved my vision!
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr Diekert was very cordial and thorough.
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Apr 5, 2023
Always professional and takes time to address my concerns
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Apr 5, 2023
Answers all questions, informative and friendly
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Apr 3, 2023
Dr. Dieckert is very knowledgeable and takes time to answer questions and provides insight.
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Mar 29, 2023
He is very professional,knowledgeable and nice.
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Mar 29, 2023
He explained that he was going to do
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Mar 28, 2023
Dr. Dieckert is the best!
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Mar 24, 2023
Concerned,caring & thorough
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Mar 18, 2023
Very thoroughfriendly
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Mar 16, 2023
Dr Diekert is a very caring and special person. Thanks for having him at BSW Eye Center.
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Mar 16, 2023
Always answers my questions in terms I can understand. Is also very caring towards me and my family.
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Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Dieckert is very caring informative and makes sure you understand the process of the agenda
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Mar 15, 2023
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Mar 11, 2023
I have been a patient for about 30 years and highly recommend him.
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Mar 10, 2023
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Mar 9, 2023
Before my 1st appointment with Dr.. Dieckert I was "legally blind" in both eyes because of diabetes and eye strokes in both of my eyes. Now my eyesight Is so much better. And Dr. Dieckert is continuing to work with me to continue improving my vision. I have much respect for Dr. Dieckert and I consider him an angel sent from God to help as many people as possible.
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Mar 9, 2023
Very professional answering all my questions.
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Mar 9, 2023
Great
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Mar 3, 2023
He is very professional friendly and polite. Makes you feel comfortable around him.
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Mar 2, 2023
I have so much confidence in Dr Dieckert knowledge and ability to treat my eyes! He is kind and gentle and always answers any questions I have.
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Feb 28, 2023
The time was brief but covered all of my needs to make the informed decision which I needed to make.
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Feb 25, 2023
Good visit.
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Feb 13, 2023
Very good experience but don't have anything to compare to, never been to a different optical surgeon.
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Feb 11, 2023
He is thorough and effective. And friendly. That's not always seen these days.
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Feb 9, 2023
He helped me by telling me of my options to help me see better.
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Jan 25, 2023
Great
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Jan 22, 2023
I think he is the best doctor to treat my eye condition. I have total trust in him.
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Jan 21, 2023
His expertise is remarkable and comforting.
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Jan 21, 2023
Dickert is a really good doctor he's straight forward, I like that.
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Jan 20, 2023
Very good service
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Jan 19, 2023
The best retina Dr in Tx
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Jan 18, 2023
Nice and answered all questions
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Jan 14, 2023
Always careful in his examination . Always asks what questions you may have , and always offers helpful advice about your eyes.
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Jan 12, 2023
Super doctor.
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Jan 6, 2023
Dr. Dieckert is so professional who did a thorough exam, explained everything, and ask for my questions or any clarity needed.
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Jan 5, 2023
Dr Dieckert always shares the info that has been compiled with me regarding the condition of my eyes. He always asks if I have any questions. Then he advises me what he thinks should be done re: my right eye (DME) and asks if I agree. I'm always a part of what's happening with my eyes.
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Jan 5, 2023
He took the time to listen to my issues and did a thorough exam.
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Jan 5, 2023
Dr. Dieckert is very intelligent and gets directly to point what is needed to improve my sight and health. He does testing before making his decision. I trust him.
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Dec 31, 2022
I had a very good experience with the team at BSW they are so caring and respectful.
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Dec 30, 2022
Cordial, frank, reassuring.
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Dec 29, 2022
Very professional and informative and spent adequate time with me
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Dec 29, 2022
I trust Doctor Dickert's treatments very much! He is a caring doctor and has my best interest in mind!
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Dec 28, 2022
Very thorough exam for potentially urgent condition
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Dec 24, 2022
Dr. Dieckert is always very attentive and he always ask me how I am doing. He never rushes through our time together.
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Dec 22, 2022
Great, Doc!
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Dec 15, 2022
Doctor is awesome! Very thorough. Very caring. The Best!
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