Auker Eye Institute

Pleasanton, United States

3.3

15 reviews

By Appointment Only

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Telephone:
+1 925-931-1090
Website:
www.drauker.com
Address:
2324 Santa Rita Rd Ste 7, Pleasanton, CA, 94566
b/t Sutter Gate Ave & Mohr Ave
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.7 miPleasanton
1.9 miDublin/Pleasanton
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By Appointment Only
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Local time (Pleasanton) 14:05 Sunday, 1 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

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This première ophthalmologic practice comes to you from the commitment and standard of excellence that Dr. Todd Auker has for every patient. Everyone who comes to the institute is treated with unmatched respect to complement our exceptional level of medical care.

Please explore this site and discover for yourself what sets the Auker Eye Institute apart from corporate or other private practices.

Services We Offer:

As you might expect, Dr. Auker performs advanced Refractive Surgeries, Full Comprehensive Eye Exams and Ocular Plastic Surgeries. But as an ophthalmologist, he is also skilled in cosmetic skincare techniques such as Botox, Restylane, and the only FDA approved Latisse.

History

Established in 2001.

Dr. Todd A. Auker has been in practice for over a decade in Walnut Creek and the greater Bay Area and has a passionate commitment to change the current paradigm in eye care. In a marketplace emphasizing cookie-​cutter volume and discounted elective eye surgery, Dr. Auker’s absolute commitment is to the best interests and lifelong health of each of his patients through personalized care. This imperative guides all his clinical decisions and dictates his involvement during all aspects of patient care.

During and following his long tenure with the largest medical group in the world, Dr. Auker is recognized for providing each of thousands of patients the very best surgical outcome and care. Each patient at the Auker Eye Institute is a V.I.P.- only one standard of care is acceptable: to provide the best clinical judgment, surgical skills and quality outcomes available anywhere. The Auker Eye Institute is proud to be a part of the Pleasanton community and is committed to making a difference.

Meet the Business Owner

Dr. Todd A.

Business Owner

Dr. Auker is a Board-​certified comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in laser refractive surgery and oculoplastics procedures. Each patient at the Auker Eye Institute is a V.I.P. — only one standard of care is acceptable: to provide the best clinical judgment, surgical skills and quality outcomes available anywhere.

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15 reviews of Auker Eye Institute

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Place rating: 5
Pleasanton, CA
Dr Aukar is amazing. He did a minor eye procedure on my eye in 2010 (I lived in LA but came to Pleasanton to see him because I was referred to him by multiple people) I have to get another eye procedure done on my eye and I refuse to go to another ophthalmologist.
Each time I see him I have to wait two hours because the office is always busy with patients. Today I waited about two hours to see him but I wouldn’t trust anyone with my eyes but Dr Aukar. I’ll happily wait for an experienced doctor for 2 – 3 hours. It’s my eye sight /​vision /​eyes. I rather go to a quality doctor with experience that has a long wait because he has a ton of patients waiting.
Dr Aukar has 20 years of experience as a board certified ophthalmologist. I was also considering getting Botox since he does Botox however that’s a different visit.
He deserves 5 plus stars. Amazing person who sincerely cares about all his patients. He safely and successfully did a procedure on my eye again.
The whole staff is extremely kind and sweet as well.
Only thing I can say is expect a wait because Dr Aukar is extremely busy seeing patients because his a great surgeon /​doctor ! Worth the wait !
Place rating: 1
Pleasanton, CA
Toooo much waiting time. It is very hard to plan our day. Looks like they don’t care about your time and only care about theirs and the money.
Place rating: 1
Walnut Creek, CA
23 years ago Dr. Auker took care of the eyes of my premature daughter at Kaiser. He was always great with her… so patient. He was also very good with me as well… he put me at ease and always answered any questions I had. When I found out that I now need cataract surgery, he was the first person that I thought of. I called to get information yesterday and was told a technician would call me back later that day. That didn’t happen. I called today and was told the same thing… same result. I had read other reviews about the extraordinary wait times, etc. but was hoping that was not accurate. With my experience just trying to get basic information, I can only assume that the negative reviews are accurate which is such a disappointment. I guess I’ll be going elsewhere.
Place rating: 5
Dublin, CA
THERE ARE NOT WORDS to express my appreciation to Dr. Auker for correcting an eye problem that has plauged me for the past twenty years. He not only is one of the most laid back guys i have ever encounterd but when you add in the fact that he actually listens and attends to ALL of your concerns, for a Dr. That is extreemly rare. His entire staff at the institute are amazing. The atmosphere is great and would recomend him second to none. He changed life.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
After a very long day which included an urgent care visit and 7.5 hours in the ER, Dr. Auker came to my rescue. While he was not on-​call, he left his personal errand (it was a Saturday evening), went home, changed and came into the ER for an exam. What had baffled multiple physicians, lots of nurses and one NP for over 7 hours, took Dr. Auker approximately 15 minutes to diagnose and send me on my way. Three days later and I am nearly back to 100%. I found Dr. Auker professional and thorough. If I have any further eye issues, I’m going to go to Dr. Auker even though there are many other options closer to my house.
Place rating: 1
Pleasanton, CA
If you respect your self and your time, STAY AWAY! I waited there over 2 hours for 5min visit with Dr. Auker. There are enough competent physicians that will respect their own as well as their patients time.
Place rating: 5
Pleasanton, CA
I had both of my eyes operated on by Dr, Auker for glaucoma.
Other than having to wait for a long time.
The staff is friendly and they know what they are doing.
Dr. Auker is very caring and makes you feel at ease.
I would highly recommend him!!!
Place rating: 5
Danville, CA
As a physician who does interventional procedures using fluoroscopy, my eyesight is critical. I strongly recommend Dr. Auker for laser vision correction surgery as well as general eye care. Dr. Auker recently did a surface laser vision correction on me and I now see 20⁄15. I respect his conservative approach. Although this type of procedure is not as easy on the patient as LASIK, Dr. Auker discussed why it was the most appropriate in my situation. He did a great job explaining how surface laser works and what to expect in the post operative period. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Thanks Doc!
Place rating: 2
Pleasanton, CA
Nice guy, seems competent… but the wait is interminable! Even when I ask for «first appt of the day,»
there were 8 people in the waiting room!
Place rating: 1
Tracy, CA
We waited for over 2 hours at one point for a 10 minute result delivery. It’s something that could’ve been done over the phone. On top of waiting, he scolded his assistant while she tried to explain something. It was not needed and could’ve been done in private.
That was our last visit despite the fact that we’re supposed to schedule another appointment. We found another ophthalmologist that spent more time with us, explained to us what was really going on and didn’t let us wait.
In the end we couldn’t justify the exorbitant bill after each appt. to the actual time he spent with us.
Place rating: 4
Pleasanton, CA
I’m…well, let’s just say I’m still in my 20’s, but have NEVER gone to an opthalmalogist. A few weeks ago, I was pretty sure I was dying, since my eye had become swollen shut over 2 days. I saw an optometrist first, who said there was nothing he could do, since it was a blocked tear duct, and would require a ‘minor surgical procedure’. MINOR??? By my eye? I start whining and hopping around the shower when I cut myself with a razor! I had a major panic attack at the thought of some whacked out doctor coming towards my eye with a hack saw.
I found Dr. Auker myself, since the other opthamologists the first guy referred me to either A) didn’t speak english enough to be understood or B) were extremely rude. When I called Auker’s office, the lady on the phone was very nice (I felt like I was talking to my loving mother with all her «awww, honey are you in a lot of pain?» comments).
I do agree somewhat with Matt M, that the waiting was a bit ridiculous (I took an appointment for late the next day, so don’t think I was just snuck in in front of everyone else). Bring a book, tell work you won’t be back for the rest of the afternoon and get over it.
As soon as Dr. Auker walked into my room, I felt like crying with relief. He was very friendly, confident, funny and put me at ease. He and his assistant were joking around the whole time they were doing this dreaded procedure that I didn’t even notice they had started it until it was over!!! I was so nervous, and it turned out to be great. Thank you Dr. Auker! Hopefully I never have to see you again… but if those tear ducts act up again, or if someone punches me in the eye, you’re first on my list!!!
Place rating: 1
Newport Coast, CA
Oh my, waiting over an hour and fifteen minutes and finally just walked out. It was like a cattle call, all the chairs taken, people waiting, falling asleep, going in then coming back out to wait longer. When will DR’s start to treat patients time as valuable as they treat their own time. Don’t over book, communicate with your patients who also have busy lives and whose time is also very valuable. DR’s that do that will flourish, DR offices like Dr. Auker’s should not. Don’t waste your time, unless you don’t care that this office thinks your time is of no consequence.
Place rating: 4
Pleasanton, CA
After a recent car accident, my husband had a hyphema (bleeding) in his eye. The doctors and staff there were great. Easy to make an appointment, very friendly and explained things well. We were both very satisfied!
Place rating: 5
Dublin, CA
I have been going to opthalmologists since 3rd grade. My teachers thought I was an idiot but it turns out when I got glasses there was an A-​student lurking inside me. PARENTS! Test your child’s vision before they end up on the short bus!
The VERY best place in the East Bay to have this particular part of your head examined is Todd Auker’s shop on Santa Rita. His staff is knowledgeable and super friendly, always willing to work with you to squeeze you in around surgeries. I have been going to see Auker since moving to Pleasanton many years ago, and I have never met a surgeon like Todd Auker. He really has passion for the medicine, and it shows in both the results and his style of patient interaction.
Ask yourself this question: when is the last time YOUR doctor called you at home at night to discuss IDEAS that they have for improving your (insert problem here) ?? At his suggestion I came back in for a few more «better/​worse» minutes in the chair and his analysis and idea paid off, with my reading and work-​related vision distance improved dramatically over the previous set of lenses.
This guy is good. And I never write reviews about anything. Don’t take chances by going to someone with more open appointment times. Get in line and wait for the best. You will not be sorry.
Place rating: 5
Livermore, CA
By far the nicest people ever! all of them! So long story short, my ever so smart boyfriend decided that he should sleep in his contacts end result Eye Ulcers. After 2 trips to the E. R with no help or relief we went to Dr. Auker. Well for starters he explained that unlike the ER doc told us, he didn’t have a cornial abbrasion. Hence the reason his eye was now swollen shut and killing him. For the next 2 weeks we saw the doctor everyday, and everyday the entire office was so nice and helpful and caring! The whole office went above and beyond to help him and even work around our schedules since because of his eye he couldnt drive and I work and go to school. I wish I could remember all the staffs names because they were so so so nice! His eye is now all better and he is wearing glasses =)