Ratings and Reviews
4.9470 Ratings 163 Comments |
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Listened to me | 4.9 |
Cared about me | 4.9 |
Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
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
- November 23, 2023 I really like him. Explained everything so I could understand. He is very nice and courteous!
- November 20, 2023 He really explained everything he was going to do. He made me feel comfortable. Was pleased with his work.
- November 17, 2023 Nice guy. Skilled
- November 17, 2023 Well, uh, there is that parking thang, which could be a Far Side cartoon. Once I got to the clinic and Dr. Kauffman, life was good. Thanks!
- November 9, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is superb! Through, informative, extremely knowledgeable and personable! I would highly recommend him.
- November 2, 2023 Dr Kauffman he listened to me and he told me what was going on with my eyes
- November 2, 2023 Always a pleasure and listens to all concerns.
- October 31, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is very knowledgeable and able to deliver information in a way that is easily understood.
- October 31, 2023 I liked Dr. Kauffman's bedside manners. He was very thorough in helping me and making sure I was fully prepared for surgery. I highly recommend him for eye surgeries.
- October 24, 2023 Thank uuuuuu!
- October 22, 2023 Very good Dr.??????
- October 20, 2023 He explained everything so that I understood what was going on and what I needed to do.
- October 15, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is very thorough, very friendly leading to a relaxed visit, and very detail oriented.
- October 12, 2023 Extremely knowledgeable
- October 10, 2023 Very thorough with my annual examination while providing a personable experience.
- October 10, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is awesome - he listens and offers great advice. He is knowledgeable and caring and I really appreciate him.
- October 9, 2023 Dr. Kaufman is an exceptional physician and inspires great confidence in his care.
- October 5, 2023 Dr Kaufman is very professional but also shows care and concern .
- October 3, 2023 I am very pleased with his care
- October 3, 2023 Very thorough and patient centered
- September 30, 2023 Explained with easy terms for me to explain, gave me confidence he was skilled, down to earth & friendly.
- September 29, 2023 He is very knowledgeable also, very busy. He is a very good doctor.
- September 29, 2023 Very well pleased.
- September 27, 2023 He is a very caring and successful surgeon who takes wonderful care of his patients !
- September 27, 2023 Very knowledgeable and professional.
- September 25, 2023 Dr Kauffman was my surgeon through both of my cataract removals, and I couldn't have asked for more. He listened, he cared, and his results were amazing.
- September 22, 2023 Thorough, thoughtful,complete
- September 21, 2023 Highly recommended.
- September 16, 2023 Dr, Kauffman is the best sweetest doctor ever for cataract surgeries!! Thanks to Dr. Warren for his recommendation!!
- September 11, 2023 Dr. Kauffman was very thorough and helpful.
- September 3, 2023 Very warm person with a few concerns i had and answered them all
- August 30, 2023 He is very thorough when explaining things . Never seems to be in a rush . Did amazing work on my eyes.
- August 29, 2023 Most helpful with decision making, good expertise, feel confident with his care
- August 29, 2023 They were all so pleasant and caring I didn't want to leave????
- August 28, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is a # 1 doctor! He is very professional, knowledgeable & meets the needs of his patients.
- August 26, 2023 He knows what he's doing. Very professional.
- August 25, 2023 Helpful Caring Listens
- August 23, 2023 His care was perfect but my care at home was not going to be good
- August 21, 2023 Knowledgeable, professional and pleasant.
- August 18, 2023 Dr. Kaufman is always professional, polite and listens carefully to what I have to say. My treatment is always the best care provided.
- August 17, 2023 GREAT AND AWESOME!!
- August 17, 2023 Dr. Levi Kauffman is very professional, caring, explains everything clearly, I am totally satisfied.
- August 14, 2023 Very professional and listen about any concerns
- August 14, 2023 Very efficient and kind doctor. I will use him for any of mine or my family's eye care.
- August 14, 2023 I am confident Dr. Kauffman did his best to give me a thorough exam
- August 9, 2023 Efficient, caring, no problems wit visit !
- August 8, 2023 My experience with Dr. Kauffman has led me to believe he loves his work and cares about his patients. He kept me informed and made sure I understood about my post op care and how to reach someone if I had any problems. I would recommend him without a doubt to anyone with a sight problem.
- August 5, 2023 I highly recommend Dr. Levi David Kaufman. He is extremely competent, knowledgeable and compassionate. Dr.kaufman is an excellent opthalmological surgeon. Thank heavens for him.
- July 31, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is very knowledgeable, kind and busy. I have every confidence in him as being in charge and helpful.
- July 30, 2023 Dr. Kauffman was very thorough in explaining my condition, Answered all my questions. Spent a lot of time with me. This was my first visit with Dr. Kauffman and was very satisfied. I would definitely recommend him.
- July 29, 2023 Awesome doctor!!
- July 29, 2023 Dr. Kauffmsn is kind and caring. I never feel rushed. He answers all of my questions thoroughly.
- July 28, 2023 Very caring; listened to my problems and provided solutions.
- July 27, 2023 The very best, I have recommended him to several of my friends.
- July 26, 2023 Dr Kauffman is very personable and takes his time during your exam to explain
- July 20, 2023 He has a great “ bedside manner”. He explains everything clearly and he includes the patient in the conversation and the decisions made for care.
- July 15, 2023 He's very personal, patient and very high on my list of surgeons. He's up on the latest and greatest procedures and followup care. I'm looking foward to my other eye surgery, as this one is so great.
- July 14, 2023 He is a very great doctor
- July 13, 2023 Professional, courteous and caring describes Dr Kaufman.
- July 4, 2023 Gave me several options of different eye implants . Explained each . Thoroughly answered all my questions about the surgery and the after care . Was impressed
- June 29, 2023 He's my eye care DOC from now on
- June 29, 2023 Dr. Kauffman very knowledgeable & assures the patient the steps involved with their upcoming Cataract Sugery.
- June 29, 2023 Dr. Kaufman was thorough in explaining what to expect and in answering my questions. He was very respectful and I am convinced he is THE BEST! My experience is more than I can relate. It was a very positive one and I appreciate what he did for me to help make my life more pleasant.
- June 27, 2023 First time meeting new physician. He seems young but he did listen to me and I was most appreciative. He did not well your age and you should expect….. it meant a lot to me. Thanks
- June 26, 2023 Doctor is very nice and intelligent. He was very busy.
- June 23, 2023 Very pleasant, very professional. Thorough. Confident. Makes you feel you are in good hands.
- June 21, 2023 Very accommodating, informative and knowledgeable. Told me all the options and allowed me to decide what I wanted.
- June 18, 2023 Very compassionate
- June 17, 2023 He was very thorough in his exam very friendly explained everything to me was fast to book me for pro-op and over at Mount airy hospital I enjoyed my visit and all the people they were very nice
- June 17, 2023 Very good at explaining, listening, and answering questions.
- June 16, 2023 Dr Kaufman did a great job explaining my condition and the procedure he will be using to remove a membrane that formed. Thanks Doc for your assistance.
- June 16, 2023 I had surgery on both my eyes and am delighted with the outcome and with Dr. Kaufman. If I had another eye, I would wish for him to be my provider!
- June 16, 2023 Thorough, informative
- June 15, 2023 He was GREAT!!!
- June 11, 2023 Dr. Kauffman answered all of my questions and took time to inform me about the procedure. I did not feel rushed during the appointment.
- June 10, 2023 He has always been very knowledgeable and kind. He explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. I would recommend him to my family and friends.
- June 9, 2023 A cmy eye doctor.aring, very friendly and a concerned doctor. I am lucky to have him as
- June 7, 2023 Dr Kauffman had been great through both of my cataract surgeries! I highly recommend him! Mt. airy is lucky to have him operating at Northern Regional Hospital!
- June 7, 2023 Told me exactly what to expect......was very professional and caring for me as a patient.
- June 6, 2023 Nice fella.
- June 3, 2023 I felt he had read my history which helped in knowing what to look for and discussed options. Seemed to care and looked for ways to help me save money as well.
- June 2, 2023 I think he’s the very best, kind and cares for his patients, I highly recommend him to anyone.
- May 24, 2023 I was extremely pleased with the care I received from Dr. Kaufman. He listened to my concerns and provided me with honest answers. A good example of a positive doctor/patient relationship.
- May 23, 2023 Very good and very thorough. Explained the problem and what to do next
- May 23, 2023 Dr. Kauffman explained my upcoming cataract surgery very thoroughly to me!
- May 23, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is very professional, as well as friendly.
- May 19, 2023 Dr. Kaufman is a delight. He is knowledgeable, efficient and such a positive person!
- May 15, 2023 I felt very confident in his ability to take care of my eyes.
- May 15, 2023 Very knowledgeable, helpful and professional
- May 12, 2023 He came to see me very promptly in the treatment room, thoroughly reviewed my records on line and explained things to me very carefully.
- May 11, 2023 Dr Kaufman is very knowledgeable and helpful.. listens to everything said and answers all questions.
- May 11, 2023 Friendly, approachable. Made questions easy to ask but explained things so well that questions were really not that necessary. Felt like there was all the time in the world for me as a patient.
- May 9, 2023 I’m very glad that my optometrist recommended me to Dr. Kauffman.
- April 29, 2023 Excellent professional services.
- April 29, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is very professional and it’s easy to ask him any questions that I might have. He can explain the answer in a way that I can understand easily. I would recommend him to any of my family members and friends.
- April 29, 2023 Professional, pleasant and engaging. Concern for patients understanding every part ot the procedure.
- April 28, 2023 Great guy. Very helpful. Was able to switch from a routine appointment to an acute care problem.
- April 28, 2023 It was a very good experience
- April 23, 2023 He was very respectful and took time to explain things to me
- April 21, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is outstanding. He is kind, patient, knowledgeable and just nice. I feel like I am getting the best care for my eyes. He is always on time, even when he apologized for being late, he really wasn't. I just love him, he's the greatest.
- April 18, 2023 He is a very pleasant person & knowledgeable
- April 18, 2023 Dr Kaufmann is the best! I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone who needs their vision taken care of. He is friendly, patient, very knowledgeable and just has a pleasing manner. I believe I got the best possible outcome.
- April 10, 2023 He has a very friendly manner about him. I felt very confident in his ability to do my eye treatment, and any problems that could arise.
- April 6, 2023 Dr. Kauffman was efficient, kind, and made me feel comfortable. He answered all my questions on my level of understanding. He explained the aspects of my situation with care and made sure I understood what he was saying.
- April 6, 2023 Dr. Kauffman listened to my concerns, answered my questions, made direct eye contact (which is very important to me). He is professional, knowledgeable and made me feel very comfortable.
- April 6, 2023 Very happy with Dr Kauffman. He listens to all my concerns.
- April 6, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is very nice, patient, and never rushes me. He always answers & explains all of my questions. I really trust him as my Doctor. I hope he stays at Davie Hospital for a very long time!
- April 1, 2023 He is just so friendly and listens to what you have to say. He never gives the impression that he is in a hurry and is caring.
- April 1, 2023 Dr. was great and seemed concerned about my eye problem.
- April 1, 2023 Receptionist in training but OK.
- March 31, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is the kind of doctor every patient wishes for. He excels in every aspect of excellent eye care.And he’s fun and nice.
- March 31, 2023 Dr. Kauffman took great care in explaining my condition and told me all of the options for my care. I appreciate the time he took. I did not feel rushed.
- March 28, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is a very, friendly, polite,professional, caring and knowledgeable physician. He i very easy to communicate with and has an excellent beside manner. I strongly recommend him for your vision care.
- March 28, 2023 Great I am See Knowledgeable Gifted
- March 28, 2023 knowledgeable, thorough, friendly
- March 24, 2023 He is a caring person an good Dr an communicates well
- March 24, 2023 He is very kind, friendly and just gives you a complete sense of confidence.
- March 17, 2023 He looked into my eye and knew that I deal with enlarged prostate. Nice.
- March 13, 2023 Extremely helpful in explaining procedure in easy to understand terms.
- March 11, 2023 Very caring. Very good listener
- March 7, 2023 Dr Kauffman is exceptional: he excellent physician with great amiability
- March 3, 2023 Margaret Greven set me up with Dr. Kauffman and glad she did. I have also read many good things about him.
- March 3, 2023 Dr. Kauffman explained my eye issues with patience and caring.
- March 2, 2023 Dr.Kaufman is a very good doctor. He has a great personality and has the skills to solve my eye problems. I highly recommend him.
- March 1, 2023 overall excellent.
- February 23, 2023 Very nice and wise gentleman. He took his time to educate me about my illness and let me know about the options that I can choose from.
- February 23, 2023 Very kind and patient focused. Did not rush.
- February 21, 2023 I find Dr. Kauffman to be an exceptional physician, excelling in knowledge and the ability to communicate effectively my condition. He is kind and personable. I highly recommend Dr. Kauffman.
- February 20, 2023 Very professional an caring an great doctor
- February 14, 2023 He listened to me an he cares about his patients
- February 11, 2023 Excellent physician. Relates to the patient with a thoughtful attitude. Listens. well.
- February 9, 2023 Dr Kauffman was friendly, thorough, and efficient.
- February 2, 2023 Very pleasant but I felt like the Dr and assistant didn’t feel I needed to be there. Since I have had Cranial Nerve Palsy in the past I felt like I needed to see a specialist annually. Eventually the nurse and the Doctor did not feel tha same way.
- February 1, 2023 He was great. Did a great job on my procedure and I can see so well out of that eye. Can't wait to get the other eye done! You need to hang onto that doc!
- January 31, 2023 He was informative and caring.
- January 28, 2023 made my situation clear. explained things without "talking down" too much.
- January 28, 2023 It was nice to finally meet and be treated by Dr Kauffman. He listened to me and made me feel comfortable. Glad that I am finally back on a normal schedule!
- January 27, 2023 He was terrific.
- January 27, 2023 This hospital and its staff is outstanding.
- January 26, 2023 He took his time with me and explained everything very well.
- January 26, 2023 Dr Kauffman was very professional and explained clearly what he saw and what I needed to do
- January 22, 2023 Thorough Valued His Opinion
- January 20, 2023 I like Dr k, but I wish he'd known more about the cancer on my eyelid
- January 15, 2023 First visit with Dr Kauffman, very friendly and covered all info about my eyes clearly and went over all my options with me. Truly felt that he cared about my vision.
- January 12, 2023 Dr. Kauffman is a kind, careful and excellent health care provider. He is both friendly and professional.
- January 10, 2023 He was amazing. After eye surgery he followed up that night with a phone call to see how I was doing. That was a first. Never had a doctor to do that. He explained exacting what he was going to do that day and kept me informed as the procedure progressed.
- January 4, 2023 Confident I picked the right place and Dr
- December 31, 2022 As mentioned earlier he's Great! Would recommend to anyone needing cataract surgery. Dr. Mark Nelson referred me to Dr. Kauffman, I've been seeing Dr. Nelson for over 40 years and trust his judgment and feel the same way with Dr. Kauffman!
- December 30, 2022 Dr. Kauffman genuinely cares about his patients. He listens, involves patient in discussions and thoroughly answers questions. He is an excellent surgeon and would highly recommend him.
- December 27, 2022 Excellent
- December 26, 2022 Dr. Kauffman was so wonderful. He listened to me and my concerns. I was extremely satisfied with my surgery and care.
- December 23, 2022 Very kind and patient knows his job very well and very understandable to everyone.
- December 20, 2022 I can't express more of how nice and patient he was with me and I might add he did a wonderful job taking care of my eyes. He also took care of my mom's eye last year she was very pleased with his work.
- December 19, 2022 My first visit with Dr. Kauffman. Very favorably impressed.
- December 18, 2022 Dr. Kauffman is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. I appreciate the time he takes in explaining my condition. And, I trust his recommendations for care.
- December 15, 2022 Excellent MD
- December 10, 2022 Excellent experience with Dr. Kauffman on cateract surgery! I??m plan to do a second cateract removal with Dr. Kauffman in the near future. I would definitely recommend Dr. Kauffman to my friends and family!
- December 10, 2022 He was very nice and explained everything very clearly
- December 9, 2022 Friendly, easy to talk with. Explained situation carefully and fully. Very nice
- December 5, 2022 Dr. Levi Kauffman is most knowledgeable and professional. He is most understanding and listens to any concerns.
- December 4, 2022 He was through and informative.
- December 2, 2022 I like Dr Kauffman really good man thank you ?%?
- December 1, 2022 Dr Kauffman is very friendly and caring. He invites you to share your concerns and works together with you to solve any issues. He makes it clear to reach back out to him if any problems.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MD, Baylor College of Medcine, 2015
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2016
Residency
- Ophthalmology, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 2019
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
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