Nathaniel C Harkins, OD
Optometry
1025 Regent St
Madison, WI 53715 Directions
4.8 out of 5
351 verified ratings
351 Ratings, 135 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.
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. Harkins is very personable and did a great job with my exam.
Mar 12, 2026
I really was feeling sickly and asked @ the begin̈Ning to expedite my exam. They did. Thank you!
Mar 10, 2026
Makes you feel very comfortable. Is very good at explaining things to you.
Mar 9, 2026
I plan to follow up my eye care with Dr. Harkins
Mar 5, 2026
he was polite and explained things very well
Feb 28, 2026
He was great.
Feb 28, 2026
Yes! I'll gladly trust my visionn to this person
Feb 27, 2026
Very professional and personable.
Feb 26, 2026
Excellent
Feb 21, 2026
Thank you!
Feb 19, 2026
He was unfriendly and never made eye contact. Kind of rude actually.
Feb 13, 2026
Very nice bedside manner.
Feb 12, 2026
Very good
Feb 11, 2026
Honest straight forward care.
Feb 2, 2026
Very good experience
Jan 28, 2026
He is outstanding in every way!!!
Jan 27, 2026
He always seems like I am bothering him when I ask a question. I don’t want to ever ask him anything even if I do have a question
Jan 27, 2026
It’s a pleasure to see Dr. Hawkins every year.
Jan 27, 2026
Takes the time to explain.
Jan 19, 2026
Very professional and straight explanations.
Jan 17, 2026
This was my first time seeing him. I am very happy with the care he provided to me and my son.
Jan 17, 2026
Very friendly, courteous and answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable with the answers.
Jan 16, 2026
Very personable.
Jan 13, 2026
Very professional yet kind and empathetic.
Jan 7, 2026
This is my first appt. with him - he was aware of my past eye surgeries/needs and answered all my questions.
Jan 7, 2026
Very professional and efficient.
Jan 7, 2026
Nothing more to add. I would definitely recommend Dr Harkins to others.
Jan 6, 2026
He listened and told me about my eye health and shared future plans
Jan 6, 2026
Thorough and patient.
Jan 4, 2026
The assistant that came in first seemed nice. That was the only other human contact in the whole building.
Dec 31, 2025
He is terrific. He is thorough, explains things well, and is an expert in the field.
Dec 30, 2025
I like Dr, Harkins professional manner and how he can answer questions understable
Dec 30, 2025
Excellent
Dec 29, 2025
I trust him !
Dec 29, 2025
He seems like a good eye doctor, this was my first contact with him.
Dec 11, 2025
Great personality
Dec 10, 2025
Very Good in is field.
Dec 9, 2025
very kind, caring, & professional
Dec 6, 2025
Knowledgeable and easy to talk with, explains everything well!
Dec 5, 2025
He and his staff are great
Dec 3, 2025
He was great
Dec 2, 2025
Great doctor, appreciate his bedside manner
Nov 29, 2025
He's a nice guy. I just hope yo manage to keep him for a few years....
Nov 28, 2025
He had noted areas of ongoing concern and I appreciate his follow-up
Nov 27, 2025
He is very professional, knowledgeable and I have lots of confidence in his care for me
Nov 26, 2025
I like him!
Nov 25, 2025
Answered questions, explained what he was doing, in layman terms.
Nov 23, 2025
He gave me advice I was not expecting but it was beneficial.
Nov 22, 2025
Well prepared, easy to talk with, he listens and explains everything thoroughly.
Nov 21, 2025
Dr. Harkins and Sarah always do a great checking my eyes. They are very thorough and knowledgeable. Dr. Harkins always explains things well and takes time to go over my eye findings and treatment options.