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Jennifer L. Krech, O.D.

Jennifer L. Krech, O.D.

Ophthalmology

4.9 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Accepting New Patients

Contact

Appointment (585) 273-3937

About Me

Dr. Krech provides primary eye care to a wide range of patients, from children to seniors. As part of the Flaum Eye Institute optometry team, she is responsible for routine and medical eye screenings. She is also experienced in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions related to eye care. ...
Dr. Krech provides primary eye care to a wide range of patients, from children to seniors. As part of the Flaum Eye Institute optometry team, she is responsible for routine and medical eye screenings. She is also experienced in diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions related to eye care. This includes co-management with Flaum Eye Institute's ophthalmology specialists for conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration. She has also worked with patients who have ocular and visual complications of traumatic brain injury.

Dr. Krech is a member of both the American and New York State Optometric Associations.
She provides the following services and more:

Spectacle Prescriptions
Contact Lens Fitting
Surgical Referral
Dry Eye Treatment
Low Vision Care
Red Eye Management
Glaucoma Management
Diabetic Eye Screening
Cornea and Ocular Surface Care

Faculty Appointments

Senior Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology - Department of Ophthalmology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, VA Medical Center-Newington. 2017 - 2018

Internship, Optometry, Batavia VA Medical Center. 2016 - 2017

Education

OD | Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Ophthalmology. 2017

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

I was lucky.got the best care [...]

Jul 27, 2024

She (Dr. Krech) was very patient and answered my questions with kindness!

Jul 24, 2024

Dr. Krech is incredible. She is knowledgeable, explains things clearly and gives me a feeling of being important. I feel she gives me the best advice and care possible.

Jul 22, 2024

5.0 stars

All good

Jun 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Awesome Doctor.

May 28, 2024

5.0 stars

How fortunate I was to have Dr. Krech working in consultation. She is remarkable: deeply knowledgeable, caring, extraordinary in effectively communicating and educating. I left the appointment feeling reassured, knowing that the examination was the best possible, confident in my care and wellbeing. I look forward to being in her care in the future.

May 23, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Krech listens carefully, ponders any questions/concerns that I have. We discuss alternatives to my current care and we collaborate together.

May 11, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Krech is awesome! ~as is her whole team.

May 07, 2024

5.0 stars

The very best eye doctor. Highly recommend her.

May 04, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Krech provided excellent customer service/patient-centered-care.

Feb 27, 2024

5.0

Perfect appointment

Feb 15, 2024

5.0

I've already recommended Dr. Krech to others.

Dec 15, 2023

4.2

Professional and well thought out responses.

Nov 01, 2023

5.0

Dr. Krech is fantastic [...].

Sep 26, 2023

5.0

I have no problem with Dr. Krech [...]

Sep 18, 2023

5.0

Excellent clinician

Sep 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Krech has a fantastic bed side manner.

Aug 26, 2023

5.0

She displayed all the qualities a health provider should posses in practice.

Aug 15, 2023

5.0

Good

Jul 27, 2023

5.0

Loved Dr Krech .... Very nice

Jul 12, 2023

5.0

Dr.Krech is very thorough. Gives you an exceptional eye exam.

Jul 02, 2023

5.0

Dr Krech is one of the most thorough providers I have ever had. I feel like she knows me, my eyes and tailors my appointments to me and my needs. She takes extra time with me and she makes my concerns feel heard and addressed. I would definitely recommend her.

May 26, 2023

3.8

Learned nothing by going and they did an eye exam that I just had

Apr 11, 2023

5.0

She reassured me that I don't have retinal detachment and pointed out another issue and a possible treatment.

Apr 04, 2023

3.0

I left the office feeling frustrated and not listened to.

Mar 08, 2023

5.0

My provider is friendly,and helps with your medical issue in an easy and understanding way!

Feb 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Krech is wonderful!

Feb 09, 2023

5.0

Based on how well I was treated by the nurse and the doctor my wife, who was with me, said she wants to switch to my eye doctor.

Dec 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Krech is an excellent provider and has explained the issues involved with my eye care and options better than anyone I have previously seen.

Nov 17, 2022

5.0

Dr Krech was so thoughtful and helped me within 24 hr of my My Chart message.

Nov 12, 2022

5.0

I guess that she had too many patients that she forgot about me.

Nov 09, 2022

4.0

Very professional

Oct 19, 2022

4.6

Excellent communication and care for patient.

Oct 18, 2022

5.0

Dr Krech is great. She listens, responds and is patient.

Sep 06, 2022

5.0

I have already recommended Dr. Krech to my sister and my brother-in-law and they have made appointments for next year.

Sep 04, 2022

5.0

Dr Jen is excellent and is a good teacher also. My many questions were answered clearly.

Aug 24, 2022

5.0

Thorough exam of both eyes [...]

Aug 19, 2022

3.4

Felt doctor was a bit in a hurry. Needed to have some medical explained bit more so I understand better.

Jul 14, 2022

1.8

Had to ask to explain my medical so I could understand In lay terms

Jul 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Krech is very thorough, answers all questions, never rushes.

Jun 26, 2022

5.0

Nice Doctor.

May 16, 2022

1.8

Again, this was my first negative experience in 8 years. The provider clearly had not familiarized herself with my visual history and did not ask questions that would have given her an overview.

Feb 24, 2022

5.0

Addresses all the issues, explains the recommendations and diagnosis always. Asks pertinent questions to make sure all the bases are covered for concern and completeness. Flexible and realistic options are offered and explained to make my choice an informed one.

Feb 20, 2022

5.0

Very friendly, courteous, and professional.

Feb 09, 2022