

Overall Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars - 342 total ratings“I view myself as kind of a primary care doctor for the eyes…”
Optometrist Kathryn Chehade has had eye care close to her heart for virtually her entire life. “I had contacts and glasses while I was in middle school and I also had three optometrists in my family growing up. So I was familiar with the profession,” she explains. “Later, I actually shadowed an aunt of mine who was an optometrist and I just fell in love with the profession and that was the difference for me.”
In her work as an optometrist at Reliant, Kathryn likes to look at the patient as a whole. “I just don’t think about their eyes, I look at their overall health and their specific concerns. I like to use my skills to help people enjoy better vision in all the different aspects of their lives, including their work and leisure activities.”
Kathryn sees patients for all manners of problems pertaining to the eye. “I view myself as kind of a primary care doctor for the eyes,” she explains. “Just like a primary care doctor, I can refer a patient to a specialist if they need additional care. I love collaborating with other providers. One of the great things about Reliant is that we can offer so many types of specialty care for patients.”
Kathryn says that the best part of her job is being able to help people. “It’s always been my dream to help people in some way and I am very glad that my career in optometry allows me to do that every day.”
When she is not busy helping patients, Kathryn enjoys crafting and traveling to Vermont. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and their two dogs, Buck and Ned.
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.

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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very efficient eye exam; Dr. Discussed vision changes since last exam, discussed eyeglass options.
This patient rated the doctor 2.2 out of 5 stars.
It was a pretty cursory exam with no discussion of anything, only that my prescription didn't change.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very pleasant experience.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Very happy with Dr Chehade. It is difficult to move to a new doctor, I was very fond of my previous doctor who retired, but Dr Chehade is a great replacement!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
The doctor was very thorough and did not make me feel rushed. The actual eye exam took more than the slotted 15 mins.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Everything was covered thoroughly.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Chehade is professional, caring and so pleasant to visit; she is very informative!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Good
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Kathryn is an excellent provider. She saw me after an Issue I had wasn't resolving Itself with medication. She took her time during a very busy day to explain to me why the Issue was happening. She listens and explains things in a way that you can understand and makes you feel comfortable. Dr. Chehade is very professional!
Offices and Locations
Worcester – Neponset Street
Overview
Specialties
Optometry
Education
Residency: Boston VA Healthcare System
Medical School: New England College of Optometry
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