Comments on: Disturbing Sales Tactics (and More) at Dr. William Boothe’s “Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center” in Plano, Texas

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:02:20 +0000

Actually you are lucky he didn’t throw your file at you and tell you to get the hell out of his office. Consider yourself lucky. It is like a near miss with a macco shark and a piece of chum.

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:58:08 +0000

Hi Goran,
I use to work for him. He is beyond a monster. He does treat his employees like slaves and will fire anyone at anytime for the smallest thing, such as moving a trash can in his office. Seriously! He would hire private detectives to work in the office because he thought he was being spyed upon-a mole- he called it.
He has a hard core cut throat temper that would make any sadist jealous.
The reason all the consultants and other sales people are so pushy is that their job is quite literally on the line. No second chances.
The reason the news media doesn’t do stories about him is the advertising dollars he throws at them.

By: Melissa Corona

Melissa Corona — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:35:22 +0000

I had the exact same experience today. I was highly pressured to make a huge decision and was not given the opportunity to think about it or talk about it with my spouse. I was required to make the decision on the spot. I did not have the opportunity to consult with my spouse for example about surgery dates, scheduling, asking for time off from work, etc… I will never go back! Be very careful and do research.

By: Gary Fisher

Gary Fisher — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:02:48 +0000

Just got back from Boothe. WOW’ I won’t go into every detail because they are identicle to those experienced above.
After waiting two and a half hours, I finally got to meet the GOD of LASIK.
He entered the room, never introduced himself, and asked what was my problem. After waiting this long, paying $150.00 for a FREE exam, I told him I was upset with the entire “cattle-call”. He stood up and said “maybe we shouln’t do this surgery”. I told him to give me my refund and I gladly leave.
He turned and walked out telling one the receptionist to make the refund.
I would think he would of came into the room stating I’m Dr Boothe, soory for the long wait, and what can do for you?
Instead this arrogant, no personality, idiot acted like he was doing me a favor by taking mt $4000.00.

I’m a businessman and would have NO customers if I treated people this way….

By: FWGMills

FWGMills — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:08:12 +0000

I had lasik surgery at Boothe in 2006 and the sales pitch had some pressure behind it but not too bad. The day of the surgery was unbelievable as I got there at 7am for an 8am appointment also and didn’t get my cornea flap done until about 10am. The it took about another 45 minutes before the procedure was done. They were leading me around with my eyes closed and complained when I wouldn’t walk faster. Dude, I CAN’T SEE. All the follow ups were at least 2 hour affairs as his office doesn’t have the space for all the people that go there. It’s like Six Flags in the summer. I actually needed correction on my right eye and that went a little smoother, but not much. I have 20/20 vision now and I’m glad I did it but the experience there was NOT enjoyable at all.

By: Lisa Marie Mary

Lisa Marie Mary — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:21:10 +0000

OMG, that’s horrible, John! I wondered about him, since he talks about having done so many and how he’s “so popular” – that definitely raised red flags for me. I’m so glad that your wife got out of there when she did! I will tweet this post, too! And I will try to remember to blog about it when I get back from D.C.

By: Goran Giertz

Goran Giertz — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:44:56 +0000

That is quite a scary story. A serious hard-sell by a charlatan that could leave you blinded for life! I hope this person gets his come-uppance real soon! Thank God your wife didn’t have the surgery!

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 04 May 2009 01:59:14 +0000

have holly ask her eye doctor who the best guy is in the area, its probably the guy that does all the cowboys/mavericks/etc.

price…come on, I’d say the more expensive the better.

By: fas

fas — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:57:03 +0000

Well John, the internet is quite powerful. And Twitter can help spread the message pretty well. Totally unacceptable behavior by the doctor and his team. What was he thinking?

By: donna

donna — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:04:00 +0000

I have two good friends who have gotten their eyes done by Dr. Beebe at Cornea Associates of Texas (http://www.corneatexas.com). Dr. Beebe is known to fix the screw ups of Dr. Boothe. So why not go to him in the first place? Also, this is a true eye surgeon who deals with all cornea surgeries, not just a fly by night lasik mill. Dr. Beebe also did my grandmother’s cataract surgery.

Just a tip if someone is looking for someone decent.

By: Peggy Etheridge

Peggy Etheridge — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:03:10 +0000

My husband had Dr. Boothe perform his lasik and we agree that he is cold and rude. No people skills. Greg never went back even though his surgery was not entirely successful as he still needs glasses. We just didn’t want to be anywhere near that man again. He does run a cattle call operation, with so many people through there in a day that he can’t possible to a good job on them. That is why he has done more surgeries than any doctor in the world. I would rather have a doctor with fewer surgeries under his belt and who actually takes the time to treat you like a human being.

By: MkeChaz

MkeChaz — Sun, 03 May 2009 11:40:54 +0000

Wow – I live in Plano, TX and having been hearing Boothe’s commercials all the time. I have considered getting eye surgery but always thought I would try to find a surgeon who didn’t advertise. The excessive advertising always makes question the quality.

I do have a name of a eye surgeon here in Plano that a friend raves about. This doctor doesn’t advertise :) Send me an email if you are interested.

Thanks for the great article, I’ll keep it handy to share with friends who are considering the surgery.