Geoffrey Owen Wilkes, MD

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Ophthalmology
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Eye Institute 414-955-2020
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As an ophthalmologist, the only thing more important to me than treating eyes is treating patients. My approach to patient care starts with educating a patient about their particular eye disorder, followed by working with the patient to formulate a treatment plan that will best suit them. I am well connected to a large pool of excellent ophthalmology subspecialists at the Eye Institute and never hesitate to refer my patients to other physicians should the appropriate treatment lie outside my scope of practice. My patients' well-being and the best possible care for their eyes are always my top priorities.

As an ophthalmologist, the only thing more important to me than treating eyes is treating patients. My approach to patient care starts with educating a patient about their particular eye disorder,…
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About

Dr. Geoff Wilkes is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataracts and intraocular lens implant surgery. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. After completing a transitional year internship at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Dr. Wilkes moved to San Francisco to complete his ophthalmology residency at the California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Wilkes was raised in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, and is truly delighted to have returned to the Milwaukee area to serve in the communities he has always considered home. He is a patient-focused physician who strives to serve all those that enter his clinics and operating rooms with compassionate, professional and honest care of the highest quality.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Cataract Surgery
Complex Cataract Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Premium Lens Implants

Diseases & Conditions

Cataracts

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Eye Institute - Froedtert Hospital
925 North 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-955-2020
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Eye Institute - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Doctor of Medicine - (2008)

Aurora St. Luke's Hospital - Milwaukee - WI - Transitional Year Internship - (2008-2009)

California Pacific Medical Center - San Francisco - CA - Residency in Ophthalmology - (2010-2013)

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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My first visit to the Eye Institute and it was a very good experience!
Top-notch experience. Nurses and Doctor were professional, personable and caring.
Dr. Wilkes is amazing!
Both the technician and the doctor were outstanding
Keep up the good work. Dr. Wilkes and his staff was my third stop in finding a doc for cateract surgery. Far and away the best.
Dr Wilkes always takes time to explain all aspects of my exam and treatment options, and listens to my input as well. He is so personable and caring. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor.
Very Professional and caring physician! Top notch
Very good experience again
We were very impressed with the expertise of the doctor and staff as well as their professionalism and communication skills.
Very comfortable with Dr Wilke
I've always been extremely happy with the care I've gotten at Froedtert Hospital. Dr. Wilkes and his staff were excellent. I'm excited about my upcoming cataract surgery. I feel very positive about the outcome.
Dr Wilkes was friendly and very informative. Gave me time for questions, very pleased with my visit.
Dr Wilkes was highly knowledgeable, efficient and thorough throughout the visit. His explanations were excellent and easy to understand. I'm very impressed.
Everyone was so kind and happy from the time I checked in. The tech was amazing. Dr Wilkes was wonderful. What a wonderful office.
Everyone was efficient, professional, authoritative- and friendly!
I already recommended Dr Wilkes to my cousin and she is his patient too..Dr Wilkes was also my mom's doctor that's how I became his patient..
Dr. Wilkes and his staff are fabulous. Knowledgeable, kind, attentive, responsive. I have already recommended him to someone else. I was listened to, responded to, and cared for by Dr. Wilkes and his staff. Well done!
She was excellent.
Dr. Wilkes is outstanding. He goes above and beyond unlike ANY other doctor in my lifetime.
Dr. Wilkes took extra time with us and was extraordinarily helpful.
Dr. Wilkes definitely exceeded our expectations. He truly connects with diverse populations, is matter-of-fact in communication, and takes care to answer questions. Highly recommend!
Dr Wilkes explained things to me in a way I could understand and he made me feel comfortable about having cataract surgery. I was a little disappointed that it took 4 months to see him.
Dynamique.excellent at her job. Dr Wilke assist me with putting on my coat. A doctor and a gentleman
Dr. Geoff has excellent patient communication skills. I feel very sure I'm making the right decision for my eye health with the best Dr.
Great provider
I appreciate the doctors care and concern.Very satisfied
I have complete trust in Dr. Wilkes. Except physician!
Dr. Wilkes was very good in his thorough explanations and when I had a question later he was great about getting back to me and taking the time to make sure I understood my options in relation to my own personal status. He was recommended to me by someone I trust and he lived up to that recommendation!
Dr Wilkes spend a lot of extra unplanned time with me concerning decisions that had to be made on a relatively complex case Others had to wait. He is to be commended.
Student doctor was very thorough as was Dr. Wilkes.
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