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Darren Clinton Decker, OD
Darren Clinton Decker, OD
Ratings and Reviews
4.9234 Ratings 130 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- January 26, 2023 My husband and I have been long-time established patients of Dr. Decker. He does a wonderful job of explaining my vision status and any other issues that may be on the horizon. Dr. Decker is always very pleasant and professional.
- January 26, 2023 Dr. Decker is very personable and takes time to answer questions I may have.
- January 21, 2023 I love baptized Hospitals all area are the best
- January 20, 2023 Usually I really don't like these appts but Dr Decker and his staff made me feel so comfortable! We chatted through the entire thing and he spoke to me with genuine care. I'm really excited to be under his care.
- January 17, 2023 Dr. Decker is friendly, courteous, and prompt. I feel secure in his care.
- January 16, 2023 Dr. Decker was extremely easy to talk to. He listened to me and made me feel that my concerns were as important to him as they were to me. He explained everything as he examined me, and gave me options so I could make the best possible outcome for my needs.
- January 14, 2023 Dr Decker was great, he listened to me and explained everything he was doing and then explained my test results very well. I would highly recommend him for your eye care.
- January 11, 2023 Courteous and knowledgeable
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Decker was great with my daughter! Explained things well and let us know that with more testing we would get answers we needed. He made sure that my daughter was able to see the specialist asap! He even walked with us and talked to scheduling to make sure we got the appointment! I am very happy with the care my daughter received!
- January 2, 2023 Dr. Decker, Is very professional and he listens to your issues, gives options to your liking when choosing a contact lens that works for you and your vision. I highly recommend Dr. Decker if you are looking for an Optometrist. One of the most important things with me is personality and Dr. Decker has a great personality as well as professionalism, those two together speak volumes. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work.
- January 1, 2023 Dr. Decker was very knowledgeable his people patient skills were the best. Strongly recommend him to everyone.
- December 24, 2022 Friendly, open, good communication w/patients...
- December 23, 2022 Dr. Decker explained the details of my eye conditions; He was very knowledgeable and provided explanation for things I had not been aware of (with prior eye doctors). He was very caring, likable and put me at ease very quickly.
- December 19, 2022 He was nice, and personable.
- December 18, 2022 Muy claro amable y me hizo sentir muy segura
- December 17, 2022 Just a little long wait time
- December 13, 2022 Great guy
- December 1, 2022 Dr. Decker is a very good doctor. He listens well and explains results of test clearly. He gives you the opportunity to ask questions and doesn't make you feel rushed.
- December 1, 2022 He is professional, friendly & addressed all my concerns.
- November 19, 2022 Great explanations of all he was doing in checking my eyes. Even went to optical dept to help me get Blue light readers!
- November 19, 2022 Dr Decker was very personable. He wasn??t rushed, explained everything he was doing, asked appropriate questions and fully explained his findings from my exam. First visit to this clinic and Dr Decker - I have definitely found a new place for my eye care needs.
- November 18, 2022 Knowledgeable, Friendly & Supportive.
- November 17, 2022 Very personable and took time to answer all my questions and address all concerns.
- November 16, 2022 I enjoy him. He explained things clearly to me and was very patient. Thank you for that Dr Decker
- November 12, 2022 Listened carefully to concerns and needs. Answered questions fully.
- November 12, 2022 Dr Decker seems competent but did not face me during our discussion. He did not explain how we would proceed in managing my medical problem so I had to ask questions. He is very pleasant.
- November 9, 2022 My husband and I both like Dr. Decker. He is so nice and knowledgeable. We have a lot of faith and trust in him where our eyes are concerned.
- November 5, 2022 Good doctor and staff
- November 4, 2022 Very caring provider that took time to listen to my vision complaints even though my vision is pretty great.
- November 1, 2022 Dr. Decker checked my eyes thoroughly, answered my questions and advised me on products I could purchase to use because my eyes are extremely dry, and was punctual and friendly.
- October 30, 2022 Very thorough and knowledgeable.
- October 28, 2022 very caring and understanding
- October 25, 2022 Dr. Decker is very knowledgable and gets works quickly without making me feel rushed. Got everything done that I needed and out the door so I could get on with everything else I had to do.
- October 22, 2022 Explained photos of eyes in every day common language.
- October 22, 2022 Very personable and seemed to care.
- October 21, 2022 Dr. Decker is great! Very informative about what is going on with my eyes and why - and he uses language that real people can understand! Very professional, yet approachable, friendly and a great sense of humor. Excellent provider!
- October 21, 2022 Dr. Decker was very friendly and interested in my well being. He listened to my concerns and offered a solution to them. He acted in a very professional manner and treated me with respect. I appreciate his help in maintaining my eye care.
- October 20, 2022 Dr. Decker has been my eye doctor for 20 plus years.
- October 20, 2022 Once Dr. Decker came into the room, he was very efficient and thorough with my exam and answered all of my questions.
- October 20, 2022 Very informative. Friendly.
- October 11, 2022 Dr. Decker is the best! Very patient and explains everything. I feel so comfortable with him. Visits are so pleasant.
- October 8, 2022 He is an excellent Dr with a great chairside manner.
- October 5, 2022 Excellent provider very meticulous, explained the exam results in a way I understand
- October 3, 2022 He??s such a thorough and kind optometrist! The best around!!
- September 29, 2022 Patient, kind and informative.
- September 29, 2022 All 10??s may encourage the system to discount my survey, but my responses were accurate. And did I mention: very short wait time!
- September 28, 2022 Wonderful
- September 27, 2022 Explained everything and very thorough.
- September 21, 2022 Dr. Decker is a fantastic doctor. He is very professional and caring. He answered all of my questions and offered input on anything I had a concern about. This was my second time seeing him and I have been very pleased both times.
- September 20, 2022 I was very pleased with the care I received from Dr. Decker and his staff. I know that my vision is in good hands.
- September 18, 2022 Dr. Decker is incredible! He was very professional and personable. Thorough in my examination. He is our family favorite!
- September 17, 2022 He was very kind and explanation to all my qustions. Was very satisfied with the care he provided to me. Would refer Darren Decker, OD: To anyone.
- September 14, 2022 The outstanding services that I receive, as I have observed, are received by all patients.
- September 13, 2022 He was great. Explained everything clearly.
- September 13, 2022 Daren Decker, OD was absolutely fantastic. He was very thorough conducting my exam and explained each step in detail. He answered all questions concisely without hesitation at a level I could understand. Very pleased with the entire visit.
- September 13, 2022 Dr. Decker is great! He was very professional and helpful.
- September 10, 2022 great eye doctor! excited to follow up with Dr. Decker!
- September 9, 2022 Dr Decker is a wonderful health care provider, who cares about what the patient has to say. He is interested in the wellbeing of the patient and provides the best care. If there is an emergency he answers very quickly through "my wakehealth" and ensures that his patient can receive the best care very quickly
- September 3, 2022 He is knowledgeable and caring. I would recommend him to anyone.
- August 30, 2022 I liked the fact he chose to do everything in order. ( I as
- August 27, 2022 Explained clearly the condition of Both of my eyes. Explained my options to improve my eyesight.
- August 26, 2022 Very knowledgeable and good demeanor with me. Happy with how he treated me and explained everything.
- August 22, 2022 thanks
- August 19, 2022 He is greatest doctor so far I have seen.
- August 18, 2022 Dr. Decker was very professional, but also very personable. He explained things clearly. He answered all questions thoroughly. He explained my eyesight limitations and need for cataract surgery in the near future. He made a special effort to walk me into the eyeglass center and look for frames.
- August 16, 2022 Dr.Decker is alway very helpful and truly concerned with my eye health and see that my concerns are addressed very patient with my questions and answers them address the problem with open ideas and helps respond to needs thank you
- August 13, 2022 Personable, knowledgeable, and overall great visit.
- August 13, 2022 I have appreciated the care and concern that I always recieve when visiting Dr. Decker and staff. My only suggestion is that the entire area needs updating. It feels and looks very outdated. Janeway tower feels like it??s been left behind over the years. The 6th floor appears to have the original carpet, paint, etc etc. Seeing is important to me therefore in that area, it would be nice to see updates and a clean environment from the lobby to the clinical areas.
- August 12, 2022 Checked my eyes thoroughly. Was informative and was efficient.
- August 8, 2022 Me atendi?? y me explico perfectamente todo a lo que se refiere de mi enfermedad yo lo califico excelente muy buen Doctor!!!
- August 5, 2022 Dr. Decker was very nice, professional and thorough examining my eyes. He answered all my questions and fitted me for new contacts and I received a new prescription for glasses.
- August 4, 2022 Very personable
- August 2, 2022 friendly . fast and complete
- July 31, 2022 Listened and was thorough
- July 29, 2022 Dr Decker is a pleasant doctor and took his time and did a great exam my husband had an eye exam at the same time and he really liked Dr Decker as well and he asked us many times if we had questions for him or concerns.
- July 26, 2022 Open and friendly. Great listener with understandable explanations!
- July 23, 2022 compassionate, thoughtful, good problem solver
- July 15, 2022 Excellent attitude of interest and concern for my situation--I like him !
- July 15, 2022 He is very through
- July 2, 2022 Dr Darren Decker is a good eye doctor! He made me feel comfortable talking to him about my eyes. He deserves a raise!
- July 1, 2022 He was very personable, thorough in the exam and gave ample opportunity for questions. He answered the questions and elaborated when there were follow-up questions. It was a very good experience.
- June 28, 2022 Very Good Doctor , Very Nice !!!
- June 22, 2022 Dr. Decker took the time to talk to me and help me make decisions regarding my concerns for my eyes, he even walked me to the optical store and made sure I was taken care of.
- June 10, 2022 Dr Decker and his staff from check in to the optical department are wonderful!! They are so friendly and caring.
- June 8, 2022 He was personable and attentive to my situation.
- June 7, 2022 It would have been a 10, but had to wait for 25 minutes
- June 4, 2022 Dr. Decker is empathetic and practical in answering questions. He is up to date on the advancements in his field and has quickly earned my trust.
- May 28, 2022 Love Dr. Decker!
- May 28, 2022 Dr. Decker explained my care, so I could understand it. Thank you.
- May 28, 2022 Great
- May 26, 2022 Thorough exam and explained all options clearly
- May 22, 2022 Dr Decker is Excellent! He takes his time with you and makes sure you understand everything that??s going on. Highly recommend!!!!
- May 18, 2022 Dr. Decker was genuine in his caring and was concerned about how I felt about things. I have recommended him to others with confidence that they will be pleased with their care.
- May 11, 2022 Excellent service from checking in to checking out.
- May 6, 2022 He was wonderful!!!
- May 4, 2022 Very friendly, helpful, and yet professional. Very good visit.
- May 1, 2022 Dr. Decker was absolutely and Steely is the best. I followed him from his last practice. Your support staff the medical assistance in particular needs to be reminded who the patient he is they need to care about the patient they need to be friendly to the patient and not so rude!
- April 20, 2022 Dr Decker is great!!! He is very knowledgeable about my eye condition. He made me feel comfortable with the strategy of him managing my care until my appointment with Corneal Ophthalmologist which is many months away. If Dr Decker hadn??t been so proactive in discount care in the interim I think I would be anxious with the long wait to see specialist. I really appreciate him putting my mind at ease.
- April 19, 2022 Dr. Decker was the kind of doctor everyone would hope for. Friendly, thorough, kind and complete in every aspect. I can best sum up my experience with him as wow... the best.
- April 17, 2022 Darren was very knowledgeable and attentive.
- April 16, 2022 The medicine they give me for my lupus will affect my eyes I??m not going to take the medicine until I talk to my dem for the lupus thank you so kindly
- April 14, 2022 Dr. Decker was fantastic. He listened to and addressed all of my concerns.
- April 13, 2022 I would like him to be my doctor every time
- April 12, 2022 Dr Decker is professional and confident. He is a good listener and explains everything on my level of knowledge. I didn't feel like just another body going through the system.
- April 8, 2022 Dr. Decker was very thorough and took time to make sure all my questions and concerns were answered. He asked multiple times whether or not I needed to discuss anything else.
- April 7, 2022 Kind and friendly did an excellent job.
- April 4, 2022 Dr. Decker was very kind. He listened to me and explained everything about my optical needs.
- April 1, 2022 Very nice, friendly, explained everything Clearly.
- March 31, 2022 Great care and discussed options. I was very satisfied with the care he gave. He educated us with care and took his time and answered our questions. They were very busy the day of my visit but still gave me the care we expected.
- March 31, 2022 very professional and amiable; took time to educate and explain
- March 31, 2022 Dr. Decker is great, I loved his sense of humor and compassion.
- March 30, 2022 Dr. Decker took time with me and explained how my new prescription would be a better solution to my current issue.
- March 26, 2022 Dr Decker was pleasant and open, he carefully explained everything, even using comparisons. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Decker.
- March 24, 2022 He was attentive and easy to talk to.
- March 19, 2022 Doctor Decker explain things very well. He is kind and understanding.
- March 11, 2022 Dr.Decker was a very caring and attentive person
- March 10, 2022 Dr Decker is the best, he is very caring and listens to me and answers my questions.
- March 8, 2022 Dr Decker was very professional and easy to talk to and easy to understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
- March 5, 2022 Helped with vision problem I have had for years.
- March 4, 2022 Very friendly, knowledgeable and took the time to listen to me and talk with me. Went above and beyond to check on the status of my glasses.
- February 25, 2022 Dr. Decker very sweet very thorough. Full of energy and comforting about my eye concerns.
- February 24, 2022 One word. AMAZING
- February 22, 2022 Dr. Decker is very professional and yet very friendly and approachable. He is a great listener and always pays attention when you are telling him the concerns that you are having about your eyes. He is also very knowledgeable and I feel very comfortable with him treating my eye problems.
- February 15, 2022 Lack of records from Charlotte Eye Center being on Epic for my first visit with Dr Decker was disappointing for me??????I had a retna detachment while on covid quarantine in that area and expected it to reach Atrium thru Epic..
- February 14, 2022 As stated previously, Dr. Decker is a kind and compassionate physician. I followed Dr. Decker from Winston Eye Assoc. as he takes time and listens intently to my concerns- my wellness is his primary concern.
- February 10, 2022 Dr. Decker was really great he knew what he was doing a was very thorough with the work that he was doing. Every step of the process was explained really well and he made sure I had no questions before doing anything.
- February 9, 2022 Dr. Decker was very attentive to my concerns and easily able to offer a plan going forward to obtain results. Would highly recommend Dr. Decker for all your eye care needs.
- February 5, 2022 Takes time to explain results.
- February 4, 2022 Great Doctor! Gave me more than yes/no answers. He listened to me and showed care/concern for my issues. He explained everything he did and why it was necessary. He involved me in my care needs.
- February 4, 2022 Was knowledgeable, pleasant and helpful.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- OD, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, 2007
Positions
- Optometrist
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC