Michael Fanarof, OD

I have been seeing Dr. Fanarof since I moved to Long Beach in 1988. I do not have insurance for eye care but I still pay out of pocket because he is so awesome. Every year when I see him we talk about my eyesight and he adjusts my contacts and glasses to best suit my personal work and driving habits. Because I sit at a desk all day but drive 60 miles round trip to work and back he came up with the idea of bifocal contacts so that I could have the best of two worlds. you rock doc! and I love everyone who works there too — very efficient and friendly. I have and will continue to send my friends and family his way. THANK YOU!

I wish I could give no stars for this establishment. Fanarof could be the greatest eye doctor in the world, but if you don’t have good front office help, it really doesn’t make any difference. I walked into the office last week wanting to get a patient information form and the lone receptionist was on the phone. I waited for a few minutes and then asked her if I could get the form to take home and then I would call back later to make an appointment… She glared at me like who are you and why are you interrupting my phone conversation. Not a «I’ll be right with you»…nor «thank you for coming in» after she handed me the form. I’ll fill out the form alright, but the information will be used for another office… There’s too many good ones out there closer to home that treat you with a lot more respect. They used to have some really nice gals that worked there a few years ago. Evidently they had to be let go and he’s left with a woman that needs an attitude adjustment. Good luck to him…

Dr. Fanarof is a salesman all the way. I have never needed glasses, however, Dr. Fanarof insisted I get a small prescription because my insurance would pay for it. He would not let up, I finally had to say no thanks, and leave. It goes without saying, that I will not being going back to Fanarof’s establishment. To solidify my decision even further, the women in the front definitely have poor customer service skills (in agreement with Melissa L’s comments), especially Vicki. She never acknowledged me the couple times I had to go to the office. I have to assume that the front staff is a reflection of Dr. Fanarof. As a business owner myself, I would never employ staff that were not representative of my values and the way I want my business to be received by my customers. These women are the first point of contact.

I was referred to Dr. Fanarof by a co-​worker. Really nice guy, fast and efficient. We laughed and made jokes while he was checking out my eyes. His staff was awesome as well. I’ll be back next year for another pair of glasses too.
I would highly reccomend this doctor.

I have seen Dr. Fanarof since the early 1970’s. I cannot recommend him more highly for his ability to get my optical Rx fine tuned and his wonderful patient care. He is the best optometrist I’ve ever seen! Donna A.

Dr. Fanarof is very good at what he does and his staff are awesome. It feels like a family run place.