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Therese M. Farugia, O.D.
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About Me
Dr. Farugia received her Bachelor's in biochemistry from Niagara University and her Doctorate in Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is a member of the American Optometry Society, as well as a member of the New York and local chapters of AOS.
Faculty Appointments
Senior Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)
Credentials
Education
OD | Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. 1984
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Patient Comments
Dr. Farugia is always thorough and great at explaining her findings. She is also very kind.
Aug 30, 2024
All went very well. Was sorry to hear Dr Farugia is retiring in December, but so pleased I I was able to benefit from her expert care for all these years. I wish her a happy, well deserved retirement!
Aug 28, 2024
Doctor and PA were great. Answered all my questions and concerns with genuine clarity and explanations about my eye condition .
Aug 19, 2024
Dr. Farugia always listens, provides good information, and makes suggestions to improve my vision to the limits of my capacity. She's as good as any optometrist I've had in my 67 years, and I've had a lot of them.
Aug 18, 2024
Dr. Farugia is The Absolute Best Dr. I have ever had. She is thorough, understanding, and takes phenominal care of her patients. She always listens and explains things so well. Im grateful I have had the priviledge of being her patient for 35 years. And more grateful that she has taken marvelous care of my family. She is The Best, second to none.
Aug 18, 2024
Excellent communication by Dr Farugia
Aug 11, 2024
I am a long time patient of Dr. Farugia. She is the best!
Aug 09, 2024
The resident and doctor were caring and empathetic - very good experience
Aug 09, 2024
She is a fabulous doctor and we look forward to our optometry visits.
Aug 03, 2024
One of the most compassionate providers I have ever been to. So intelligent and able to share that knowledge in a digestible way.
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Farugia is an excellent doctor. I've gone to her for over 30 years. I'm sorry yo see her retire.
Jul 28, 2024
No bad experience. Everyone is helpful
Jul 26, 2024
Good
Jul 14, 2024
Learned that Dr. Farugia will be retiring soon. We have been with her for 35+ years. An outstanding physician and woman. Very professional and caring
Jun 23, 2024
My provider was very fine. All went well.
Jun 21, 2024
Positive experience!
Jun 17, 2024
I have been going to Dr. Farugia for over 30 years. She is, by far, the best doctor. Very thorough, always listens to my concerns. She treats myself and my children. Excellent
May 31, 2024
I absolutely love Dr. Farugia
May 23, 2024
I find Dr. Farugia very thorough and helpful. I trust her approach in handling my eye health and providing the correct prescription for my vision needs. I feel she does a complete assessment of my eye health. I have recommended her and in fact have had my husband begin seeing her for his needs as well.
May 13, 2024
Dr Farugia is very professional. She goes above and beyond expectations.
May 06, 2024
She is wonderful
May 06, 2024
Dr. Farugia. Very humble, thorough, well informed, really listens and makes sure eye health is good.
Apr 23, 2024
Spends time with patients, caring n personal. A gem.
Apr 21, 2024
In fact, I have recommended this provider to our fiduciary.
Apr 19, 2024
I have already recommended Dr. Farugia to family & friends
Apr 14, 2024
Exceptional excellent care.
Apr 08, 2024
Is obvious she cares about patients' worries & rights
Apr 06, 2024
Dr Farugia is an excellent provider. I'm glad she's my eye doctor.
Mar 12, 2024
Physician addressed questions, shared information about my exam & responded positively to my requests.
Mar 10, 2024
She always listens and is truly concerned about my needs, both physically and emotionally.
Mar 05, 2024
A wonderful, thorough physician with whom I have placed my trust for years.
Mar 02, 2024
Always very, very good.
Feb 26, 2024
Dr. Farugia is awesome! I have gone to her for many years & hope she doesn't retire!
Jan 22, 2024
The doctor was excellent
Jan 20, 2024
Dr. Farugia is awesome!
Dec 24, 2023
I wish that the survey had a higher number to provide for the doctor she and her staff went above and beyond to get the medication that I needed for my eyes. Not only did they do the research to locate a pharmacy and discount because the prescription would be very expensive, they found a discount card and had the pharmacy proceed with filling the prescription and called me to follow-up. That is superior service that I do not receive with any other provider. I highly recommend Dr. Farugia and her staff to everyone I know!!
Dec 21, 2023
She's wonderful and cares alot about her patients and explains everything She's doing
Dec 02, 2023
I wish all my doctors were as helpful and concerned about my health as Dr Farugia and her team are.
Nov 22, 2023
Dr. very knowledgeable & offered helpful advice.
Nov 15, 2023
Can't imagine seeing any other caretaker!
Nov 15, 2023
I had a professional experience from everyone I was in contact with.
Nov 03, 2023
All good.
Sep 28, 2023
This was my first visit to this office and I couldn't be more pleased. I am definitely going to recommend this office to anyone who needs.
Sep 16, 2023
I have been seeing this provider since the mid 1980s. I have always had an excellent experience with her.
Aug 27, 2023
Great
Aug 25, 2023
I have always enjoyed seeing her.
Aug 16, 2023
Dr. Farugia is the best doctor I have ever had. She is brilliant and very caring. Treats you like you were her only patient! Always so ready to answer any questions.
Jul 21, 2023
Excellent care
Jul 16, 2023
Have recommended this Doctor (they became patients)
Jul 13, 2023
Outstanding service from the Doctor.
Jul 02, 2023
Like other eye doctors, my Dr. Farugia speaks quickly and the visit seems hurried. There is no time to think: I feel as though speaking will prolong the visit too much for her schedule.
Jun 26, 2023
Dr Farugia is a Excellent Dr. And Kind Person. I am very Happy & Satisfied with her Personal Care
Jun 16, 2023
Everything good
May 27, 2023
All Pleasent
May 17, 2023
I recommended her to a family member. [...]
May 04, 2023
[...]. The care I received was very good.
Apr 28, 2023
I always have a pleasant experience with Dr Farugia. She had me return as a follow-up for a condition she is monitoring.
Apr 24, 2023
Excellent provider
Feb 17, 2023
Dr. Farugia is outstanding.
Feb 10, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr. Farugia's for many decades and she is a consummate optometrist. Her excellence in optometry and her remarkable concern for the best outcome of her patients is remarkable. She took care of a complicated cataract surgery plan for me with excellent results. She is a wonderful doctor and person!
Jan 08, 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Farugia for at least 35 years; I am very pleased!
Dec 20, 2022
I am very happy with Dr. Farugia care. She really cares about her patients and I have and always will recommend her!!
Dec 11, 2022
I have hope the treatment she recommend will work.
Nov 18, 2022
She has always been amazing. I've had her since I was a kid
Nov 11, 2022
I have already recommended Dr Farugia to my Brother. He has an appointment in January. Dr Farugia makes me feel that she has my very best interests foremost in her diagnosis and recommendations for my care in the future.
Nov 08, 2022
Dr. Farugia is excellent!
Nov 05, 2022
As I said, I've been with Dr Farugia for years and am proud and happy for her growth and recognition.
Oct 21, 2022
I've been seeing Dr. Farugia for about 30 years. She's approachable, she answers all questions and gives explanations. She has made herself available to me any time of the day or night and even when she's away on vacation.
Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Farugia is excellent in every way.
Sep 23, 2022
Knowledgeable and thorough
Sep 23, 2022
Dr was great
Sep 14, 2022
She is fabulous
Sep 13, 2022
Dr. Farugia worked hard with me because I have been so frustrated with my eye problems!!
Sep 12, 2022
Due to the level of professionalism, patient care, cleanliness and safety precautions in place, I highly recommend for others to consider.
Sep 01, 2022
I referred my husband to her over 20 yrs ago and he has had the best! experience with her as have I. We love her work.
Aug 18, 2022
Dr. Farugia is an excellent dr. have been seeing her for years.
Aug 15, 2022
Dr. Farugia gave me the number for the direct line to the office so I could call and give her an update on my progress over the weekend. She answered a few questions first thing and offered some sample eye drops which I picked up later that morning. I truly appreciate the attention and care Dr. Farugia paid me.
Aug 01, 2022
Dr. Farugia kept her word and got me into see a specialist within two days!!! Wonderful!!!
Jul 22, 2022
I luckily didn't have any concerns or problems for my appointment - just a routine checkup. However, I felt very rushed during our interaction and felt pressured to order my contacts through their office after mentioning I receive them elsewhere (due to price). At one point during the exam, my doctor began discussing politics which made me uncomfortable. I don't mind engaging in conversation, but any topics that are sensitive I try to steer clear of (election, cops, guns etc.) I found the assistant to be more attentive and engaging than my doctor.
Jul 21, 2022
I didn't have a dx diagnosis on my discharge sheet. The sheet said to stop taking eye drops that I wasn't even taking& to stay new eye drops. There was no instructions written what treatment in my sheet/receipt to continue. Ex. Cold compresses.. Just said to start new eye drops.There was nothing written about my dx..I had to ask the Dr a couple times way she thought it was * entered it into my phone. On my receipt discharge instructions the Dr should write everything down;1 dx2. How to treat at home.. "continue cold compresses 2-4x a day" . Stay eye drops 4x a day for 2 weeks. I had to call back to the office 2x that same day & next day if I should continue compresses cause nothing was written down I don't know all the big eye terms so break it down & write it down for me!I did text Dr. Farugia a pic of my eye lid early when Issue started I wasn't able to come in bc of an ankle injury. And she called me when she was able which was very nice of her.
Jul 14, 2022
All was good.
Jun 03, 2022
Although Dr. Faruggia is my eye doctor, she always shows concern for my overall health. She explains clearly what she is doing or recommending and why. Above all, she listens.
May 27, 2022
Very pleased with my care.
May 25, 2022
As I said before I would highly recommend Therese to everyone I know.
May 05, 2022
Excellent Dr. Very well informed and stays on top of care
May 04, 2022
GREAT EXPERIENCE
May 04, 2022
The doctor was excellent. I was very pleased with the level of service I received. She was very thorough in her exam, explained things fully in understandable terms and was very interested in my eye care. I would highly recommend her.
Apr 19, 2022
The Dr is the best, she always talks to you about what is going on and listens to concerns
Apr 14, 2022
I recommend Doc to everyone in my family, at work and friends. She is on top of her practice and her field. She listens and has excellent feedback. Love her!!
Apr 04, 2022
I have recommended this office, many times to friends and family.
Mar 21, 2022
Good experience always
Mar 16, 2022
Excellent care always
Feb 11, 2022
I have already recommended Dr. Farugia to family and friends.
Feb 05, 2022