Dr. Ethan K. Sobol, M.D.

Ophthalmology

The Retina Group of Washington

(301) 441.4577

www.rgw.com

4.9 out of 5

394 verified ratings

394 Ratings, 346 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Jan 3, 2026
Very professional. Great rapport with patient. Glad he’s my doctor.

Jan 3, 2026
Dr. Sobol is amazing, so professional and friendly. I am grateful to be his patient.

Dec 26, 2025
Good experience. Friendly staff and knowledgeable doctor.

Dec 24, 2025
Excellent

Dec 24, 2025
Wonderful bedside manner. Made such a difficult procedure feel a lot less intimidating. Explained everything in great detail. Would highly recommend him and this practice!!!

Dec 20, 2025
Professional

Dec 20, 2025
Dr. Sobol is the best! He is very informative and comforting! I was very worried and stressed over my daughter’s procedure, but he explained everything thoroughly and performed the best type of option of surgery, we love him!

Dec 20, 2025
Dr. Sobol took his time to examine my eyes and to explain his diagnosis. I appreciated that he let me know it is not an emergency type of situation. I felt in knowledgeable hands. Thank you

Dec 20, 2025
Pleasant, informative, and friendly.

Dec 19, 2025
I've already submitted an EXCELLENT review to yesterday's appt. Not for the first time, I was treated with utmost professionalism, kindness during my entire visit: at the front desk, by the assistant, by Dr. Sobol, and at the check-out. I will recommend this office to anyone who seeks recommendations and look forward to my next appt. Thank you!

Dec 5, 2025
He takes the time to get to know me, which is very much appreciated.

Dec 5, 2025
My visit with Dr Sobol was very successful. He studied my history, addressed my concerns, and reassured me about my symptoms.

Dec 3, 2025
he did a great job

Nov 26, 2025
Dr. Sobol was very friendly and he answered all my questions.

Nov 21, 2025
Thoughtful, caring, professional and an amazing doctor. Fortunate to be one of his patients.

Nov 16, 2025
Dr. Sobol was kind courteous and very professional. He answered my questions and created an effective interaction with me.

Nov 13, 2025
Great Dr

Nov 12, 2025
Great

Nov 12, 2025
Excellent

Nov 12, 2025
Really Nice❤️🙏

Nov 12, 2025
He has taken over my care from Dr. Hooten, who performed my eye surgery. I am completely comfortable with his care and expertise. I've only had one simple visit with him, but it was good and I'll continue. He is easy to talk to and explained the vision issues I wanted to understand=d.

Nov 7, 2025
Dr. Sobol is wonderful! Smart, caring, thorough and takes his time to explain things. He’s great!

Nov 7, 2025
Excellent doctor.

Nov 6, 2025
Great

Oct 31, 2025
Dr. Sobol explained everything in detail so I could understand. He has a quiet soothing manner that calmed my anxiety.

Oct 29, 2025
Dr. Sobol is professional and kind. He explains medical terms in ‘laymen’s’ terms to ensure the patient understands. He is efficient and timely.

Oct 29, 2025
Dr Sobel took time to answer questions.

Oct 25, 2025
Very well. Excellent personal care for patient.

Oct 19, 2025
He is a superb, compassionate excellent clinician. And ALSO an amazingly SKILLFUL retina surgeon.. As a fellow physician, I know top quality when I see it. And he's the best.

Oct 18, 2025
Excellent on all counts, expertise first of all…Sobel is superb. Added to that…staff clearly top of their game and front office friendly and competent. Recommend this practice!

Oct 17, 2025
Thoughtful, clear, reliable information.

Oct 17, 2025
I needed an appt. quickly and the office accommodated me. Dr Sobol was fabulous and helpful

Oct 10, 2025
All the staff was helpful and appointments ran well.

Oct 10, 2025
Kind staff, efficient process, Dr Sobol was clear, patient and responsive to questions.

Oct 5, 2025
Friendly, efficient, clear, succinct.

Oct 5, 2025
Kind, gentle, caring, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommended!

Oct 4, 2025
Very thorough exam and explained my condition very well.

Sep 27, 2025
Friendly, listened well, and did a thorough exam and answered all questions and concerns.

Sep 26, 2025
Dr. Sobol is one of the very best doctors I’ve ever seen. In short, the consummate professional.

Sep 26, 2025
Doctor and his assistants fantastic, efficient reception!

Sep 26, 2025
Great

Sep 26, 2025
Great job,awesome work 😊

Sep 13, 2025
Very good! The staff were pleasant and the environment was clean. Dr. Sobol was kind, warm and friendly. He had true old fashioned bedside manners. Overall, it was a great experience.

Sep 9, 2025
Excellent

Sep 4, 2025
I had a very quick follow up appointment. I was in and out in less than an hour. They are more efficient than when I first started coming 2 years ago.

Sep 4, 2025
It was good. First time to meet him. Friendly and knows his "stuff".

Sep 4, 2025
Excelente God blessings

Sep 3, 2025
Very kind and knowledgable

Sep 2, 2025
Fantastic experience! Dr. Sobel did a wonderful job of delivering some unfortunate news. He explained how, why, and what next. He looked at me. He listened. He provided guidance on what to ask or look for with the next specialist. That’s invaluable when the condition is new and unfamiliar. I would return to and recommend Dr. Sobel 100%!

Aug 28, 2025
Explained the healing process very thoughtfully and thoroughly.