Comaratta Mark R MD
Montana Retina Consultants, 1940 W Dickerson St Suite 103,
Bozeman, MT

Dr. Comaratta knows his stuff, but gave me contradictory information regarding treatment options that could have really messed up my vision if I had followed his guidance. After 3+ years of telling me I was not a candidate for a vitrectomy to address my floaters, this year he said it would be fine. When I asked him what changed, he said nothing had changed, that I had always been a candidate for vitrectomy. This is not true, as I keep clear notes from my visits and he probably does too. I asked this question both during my appointment, and I also called his office and asked again when he didn't actually answer my question. His office never called me back with an answer. So I got a second opinion from a different retina specialist, and was told that indeed I should not have vitrectomy surgery. Interestingly, Dr Comaratta recently got his fancy new laser, which he also said would be a good option for me. My second opinion doctor said the laser treatment could take my one big floater and turn it into a hundred -- just what I don't need! He also said that with 20/20 vision, the risks are just too high to think about messing around surgically with my eyes. So my advice to potential patients is, ask good questions, keep good notes, and get a second opinion!

Dr. Comaratta and his staff were organized and professional. I had to have a last minute procedure under non-ideal circumstances and they were able to get me on their schedule immediately. He solved my problem and I feel lucky to have a doctor with his experience in our region.

Woke up on Christmas Day morning with a curtain in my right eye. Went to the local ER to find out I had issues with both retinas. It ended up being a blessing that the only doctor willing to see me that very day was several hours away in Marc Comaratta. Marc was the consummate professional in addressing and repairing my retinal issues. During surgery I woke up (which is very normal) and was comforted by how passionate he was about his surgical skills... it was obvious he was 'in his comfort zone' performing his craft. This was all conveyed to me by how he spoke to his surgical assistants during the process. I read where others say he is arrogant (and I don't believe this is the case) but maybe the disconnect here is he radiates confidence in his skills and likely takes satisfaction in his work. Regardless he doesn't need to be my best friend while I'm in his office which I feel some of these other comments are seeking. He's professional and DOING HIS JOB and doing it well. Bottom line is I trust him and I also place my vision for the future in his most capable hands.