Eye Care Center
Whiting Clinic
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Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.
Verified July 16, 2026
What AI says about Whiting.1
We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.
ChatGPT
Named ✓
Asked “best lasik surgeon in St Louis Park”
“5.0 Mark Lobanoff, MD 4.9 David Whiting, MD 4.0 Whiting Clinic Expand Use two fingers to move the map © Mapbox Terms© OpenStreetMap Mark Lobanoff, MD 5.0 • Lasik surgeon Open David Whiting, MD 4.9 • Lasik surgeon Open Whiting Clinic 4.0 • Lasi”
Checked July 16, 2026
Perplexity
Named ✓
Asked “best lasik surgeon in St Louis Park”
“Completed 2 steps Whiting Clinic 4.7 Thomas W.”
Checked July 16, 2026
Gemini
Not named
Asked “best lasik surgeon in St Louis Park”
Gemini answered with other businesses. Whiting Clinic was not mentioned.
Checked July 16, 2026
Named by 2 of 3 assistants as of July 16, 2026.
Reputation
What they’re known for.2
Drawn from live Google search results — the searches this business surfaces for when people look nearby. What its customers say is a separate read, below.
Whiting Clinic is primarily known for its LASIK eye surgery services, particularly in the Minneapolis and Twin Cities areas. However, recent ownership changes have led to concerns about the reliability of their lifetime guarantees and patient records.
What people keep saying.3
Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.
The experience at Whiting Clinic has shifted significantly, with many reviewers expressing frustration over the impersonal nature of the service and issues with the new ownership. While some patients report successful LASIK outcomes and quick procedures, a recurring theme is the dissatisfaction with the clinic's handling of lifetime guarantees and patient records.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
The bottom line: Whiting Clinic's recent ownership changes have led to widespread dissatisfaction, particularly regarding the non-fulfillment of lifetime LASIK guarantees.
The score, explained
Why 59.4
Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.
Higher than 74% of eye care centers in the registry.
Scanned July 16, 2026
What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and off-property attestation — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.
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The facts
Today (Mon) · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday8:00 – 11:00 AM
- Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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Questions
About Whiting Clinic.
What are the operating hours of Whiting Clinic?
The clinic operates Monday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does Whiting Clinic require reservations for consultations or procedures?
The clinic does not require reservations for consultations or procedures.
What is Whiting Clinic known for?
Whiting Clinic is known for providing LASIK eye surgery, with many patients reporting positive outcomes and improved vision following their procedures.
Is there parking available at Whiting Clinic?
Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients visiting for consultations or procedures.
What special features does Whiting Clinic offer?
The clinic offers a lifetime guarantee on LASIK procedures, although recent reviews indicate that this guarantee may not be honored under new ownership.
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