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Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center

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41/100
Needs attention

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 16, 2026

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Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center — Burlington, Vermont
Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center · Main Campus

What AI says about Ophthalmology,.1

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ChatGPT

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Asked best ophthalmologist in Burlington

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

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Asked best ophthalmologist in Burlington

Perplexity answered with other businesses. Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Gemini

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Asked best ophthalmologist in Burlington

Gemini answered with other businesses. Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 0 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.

The University of Vermont Medical Center excels in ophthalmology, providing specialized eye care with a focus on patient-specific needs and thorough examinations.

What people keep saying.3

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Reviewers describe a mixed experience at the University of Vermont Medical Center's ophthalmology department. While many appreciate the knowledgeable doctors and their willingness to accommodate unique eye issues, others express frustration with administrative challenges and long wait times for appointments. The overall sentiment is that while the medical care is commendable, the administrative side could improve.

Consistently praised

Knowledgeable doctors
Accommodating staff for unique eye issues
Efficient hospital operations

Recurring complaints

Long wait times for appointments
Administrative challenges
High costs for services

The bottom line: The department is noted for its knowledgeable doctors but faces criticism for administrative inefficiencies and high costs.

Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center — Burlington, Vermont
Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center · Main Campus

The score, explained

Why 41.4

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.

72% of eye care centers in the registry outrank you — when AI is asked who to recommend, you're rarely the name it gives.

Scanned July 16, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
100
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
42
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
21
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
67
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
79
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
28
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
57

What’s holding this entry back: ai visibility and reviews & response — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

1st

of 2 eye care centers in Burlington, ranked by AI Score.

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01Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center41 · 3.2 ★
02Elizabeth Houle, MD, Ophthalmologist40 · 5.0 ★

The facts

AddressMain Campus, West Pavilion, 111 Colchester Ave Level 5, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
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Questions

About Ophthalmology, University of Vermont Medical Center.

What are the operating hours of the clinic?

The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does the clinic accept reservations for appointments?

The clinic does not accept reservations; patients are encouraged to call for availability.

What is the address of the clinic?

The clinic is located at Main Campus, West Pavilion, 111 Colchester Ave Level 5, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.

Is there parking available at the clinic?

Yes, there is parking available at the clinic for patients visiting for their appointments.

What is the clinic known for?

The clinic is known for its knowledgeable doctors and staff who provide specialized care for various eye conditions, with a focus on patient comfort and thorough examinations.

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