Simone Eye Center
29245 Ryan Rd #100,
Warren, MI

I've been seeing Dr. Simone for at least 10 years. He's a great doctor. The entire staff there is very friendly. I go every year for a dilated eye exam, and he's always careful and thorough. Not only that, I'm always in and out fairly quickly, never having to wait a long time because he's running behind, like what happens at most doctors. I'd definitely recommend to anyone based on my experiences.

The jury is out on this somewhat new doctor added to the staff, Dr. Downey. I had an appointment for a follow up exam that was made last July, when I was called by the technician, I was told that I needed another exam. I explained to the technician that my insurance ONLY PAYS FOR EYE EXAMS EVERY 24 MONTHS. The technician took an attitude with me because I told her that I only came for a follow up. The technician did tell me that the Dr. wanted a full exam. I won my argument when I told her that I was there for a follow up appointment. This was billed to my medical insurance, not my vision insurance. This is what I came in for to begin with, a "medical" appointment. This technician had a chip on her shoulder while she was checking my eye pressure and I only told her that I wanted the one eye to be dilated. I couldn't tell you what her face looked like. Her attitude was very cold. When Dr. Downey did come into the exam room, she told me that she recommends that eyes be checked every year. How many times do I have to explain my vision insurance only covers every 24 months?? I felt very disrespected when I left. With rising costs everywhere, I was not going to add another unwanted expense. I had no idea what the eye exam would have cost without my vision insurance. I did make an appointment for an eye exam next year, but I would much rather see Dr. Varinelli than Dr. Downey. The girls at the reception area were nice.

Dr. Simone is always very thorough and I'm happy with every visit to his office. All of the staff is very friendly and personable and also have a lot of knowledge as well. The only complaint I have is that appointments have to be scheduled far in advance but that is understandable when Dr. Simone is in high-demand because he is so good. It is worth the wait.