Robert van der Vaart, MD

"Dr. van der Vaart performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes. The results exceeded my expectations. I knew I had vision issues but I didn't realize how bad my eyes had gotten. My night driving vision is greatly improved along with much better color perception. Thank you Dr. van der Vaart!"

"My wife and I both use Doctor van der Vaart and we think the world of him and his staff. First and foremost, Dr. van der Vaart is technically proficient. He is a no nonsense kind of guy which we both like, but takes time to answer questions and concerns. Thanks to his well trained staff and personnel at Wilmington Eye! We highly recommend Doctor van der Vaart."

"Extremely professional, knowledgeable and takes the time to explain the results of your eye exam."

"I have seen Dr. van der vaart for many years and I'm very satisfied with his care and skill. He is very knowledgeable, and willing to explain things in terms you can understand. I believe you'll be very satisfied with putting your eye care needs in the hands of Dr. van der Vaart!"

"Expert surgeon and opthamologist. Thorough and listens well. Backed up by an amazing team."

"My husband and I have been patients of Dr. van der Vaart for several years. We have always found him to be willing to answer our questions and be very honest about what's happening with our eyes as we age. He and his office are highly professional yet friendly with their patients."

"He lets me know what is going on with me as well as other possible steps ahead. He also takes time to listen to all I have to say. He will even make recommendations for my care."

"It has been a pleasure to have Dr. van der Vaart manage my mother's glaucoma. He is a gifted doctor with a compassionate heart. His communications skills are outstanding. Thanks to Wilmington Eye for bringing this care to the Wilmington community."

"I liked Dr Van Der Vaart very much!! Dr Van Der Vaart was very knowledgeable, explained everything to me and was very pleasant! I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a glaucoma specialist!!"

"I've been seeing Dr van der Vaart regularly for glaucoma since 2019, when we moved to the Wilmington area. Earlier this year, he fixed my cataracts. I've found him to be very personable, he answers questions clearly and patiently, and provides additional sources of information when requested."

"I've been seeing Dr van der Vaart regularly for glaucoma since 2019. I've found him to be very personable, he answers questions clearly and patiently, and provides additional sources of information when requested. He travels to underserved areas of neighboring counties where untreated eye issues are causing unnecessary blindness among the population. I definitely recommend Dr Van der Vaart!"

"Dr. Van der Vaart has been proactive and very professional to find a solution to my eye problems (intraocular pressure and inflammation). He explained to me my condition and consulted with another specialist who corroborated Dr. Van der Vaart's diagnosis. Now it seems that the pressure is controlled, the inflammation disappeared. I trust Dr. Van der Vaart and his team."

"Dr. Robert van der Vaart and his entire staff were exceptional. Their level of professionalize and care is matched by none. It was the most upbeat office I have ever been to. Everyone was cheerful, kind and courteous . I felt like I got superior care."

"Everything was professional, and great, and I felt very comfortable the entire time. I was scared on the first one, but the second I was really relaxed and confident. Fantastic experience and results! "

"As a new patient I was happy to find Dr VanDerVaart and his staff to be professional and friendly. My questions were answered and I would not hesitate to recommend Wilmington Eye in the future."

"Today I received a dx of glaucoma. I feel ok about it because Dr van der Vaart informed me about the disease and how we could tx the disease properly to prevent the worsening if at all possible. He told me their are new medications and treatments available at this time. So I was reassured in a time when fear could have overwhelmed me. Thank God for great doctors like Robert van Der Vaart."

"Dr. van der Vaart performed cataract surgery on both of my eyes. The results exceeded my expectations. I knew I had vision issues but I didn't realize how bad my eyes had gotten. My night driving vision is greatly improved along with much better color perception. Thank you Dr. van der Vaart!"

"Today I received a diagnosis of glaucoma. I feel ok about it because Dr van der Vaart informed me about the disease and how we could treat the disease properly to prevent the worsening if at all possible. He told me there are new medications and treatments available at this time. So I was reassured in a time when fear could have overwhelmed me. Thank god for great doctors like Robert van Der Vaart."

"He is very professional and has worked very hard to make my vision the best possible. I highly recommend Dr van der Vaart and this practice."

"I really like Dr. van der Vaart. He is knowledgeable and personable. He always answers my questions in a way that I can understand. I am diabetic and he monitors for any eye problems related to that. Glaucoma is also prevalent in my family and he keeps a close check on that as well."

""My wife and I both use Doctor van der Vaart and we think the world of him and his staff. First and foremost, Dr. van der Vaart is technically proficient. He is a no nonsense kind of guy which we both like, but takes time to answer questions and concerns. My wife just finished her cataract surgery and I am half way through mine. I have very little discomfort if any and things are clearing up very well. Thanks to his well trained staff and personnel at Wilmington Eye! We highly recommend Doctor van Der Vaart.""

"Dr. van der Vaart was very thorough, considerate, and professional. He helped me make a difficult decision by not only laying everything on the table but also adding the personal touch."

"Dr. van der Vaart fully explains my potential problematic eyes. I feel totally confident with his diagnosis and care."

"I have seen Dr. van der vaart for many years and I'm very satisfied with his care and skill. He is very knowledgeable, and willing to explain things in terms you can understand. I believe you'll be very satisfied with putting your eye care needs in the hands of Dr. van der Vaart!"

"Expert surgeon and ophthalmologist. Thorough and listens well. Backed up by an amazing team."

"I was referred by a local optometrist who said Dr. van der Vaart is the best and he would be the first they’d send their own child to. I feel very confident in his recommendation."

"My husband and I have been patients of Dr. van der Vaart for several years. We have always found him to be willing to answer our questions and be very honest about what's happening with our eyes as we age. He and his office are highly professional yet friendly with their patients. It's a good mix."

"Well done-- 5 stars for Dr V!"

"My doctor is very good. He lets me know what is going on with me as well as other possible steps ahead. He also takes time to listen to all I have to say. He will even make recommendations for my care."

"Dr. van der Vaart explained every part of the procedure very clearly and put me at ease."

"It has been a pleasure to have Dr. van der Vaart manage my mother's glaucoma. He is a gifted doctor with a compassionate heart. His communications skills are outstanding. Thanks to Wilmington Eye for bringing this care to the Wilmington community. And thanks to his staff that follows his example!"

"I liked Dr Van Der Vaart very much!! I just moved here in the middle of November and I must say it is very difficult to change doctors! I was pleasantly surprised! Dr Van Der Vaart was very knowledgeable, explained everything to me and was very pleasant! I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a glaucoma specialist!!"

"An empathetic and highly skilled professional! Physicians of this caliber are few and far between!!"

"Dr. van der Vaart is outstanding. I consider myself most fortunate to be his patient."

"The Dr. van der Vaart is awesome, personable and a great surgeon. He has done my cataract surgery flawlessly, and I highly recommend him to everyone."

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