Richard D Martin, OD

Optometry

1025 Regent St

Madison, WI 53715 Directions

608-282-2000

www.getcare.ssmhealth.com

4.8 out of 5

190 verified ratings

190 Ratings, 69 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.
Apr 17, 2026
I wish he wasn't moving on. I liked him as my doctor.

Apr 15, 2026
Wish he wasn't leaving. Best eye doc I've had.

Apr 15, 2026
He has a wonderfully friendly demeanor in addition to his doctoring skills.

Apr 14, 2026
Very personable, clear communication, thorough.

Apr 9, 2026
Mr Martin was the follow up provider and was wonderful. Timely, respectful, considerate, good-natured and accessible.

Apr 2, 2026
I’m very happy with his care

Mar 25, 2026
Very friendly, seemed down to earth. I am sorry to hear that he is leaving at the end of April.

Mar 24, 2026
First professional eye exam that I received. All others left me feeling like nothing was accomplished.

Mar 9, 2026
I'm sorry to see him leave for another practice. I'll miss him.

Mar 5, 2026
I just wish he was staying at SSM longer!

Mar 3, 2026
I’m sorry he’s leaving Dean Health. I liked him very much as my care provider

Mar 3, 2026
Dr. Martin did an excellent job at explaining and making recommendations.

Mar 1, 2026
Excellent doctor, recommended him to my spouse, she has eye issues.

Mar 1, 2026
He’s excellent and needs a raise!

Feb 25, 2026
Dr Martin was so caring and im sad to hear that he will be leaving SSM. I’m glad he was able to care for me during my appointment

Feb 25, 2026
Sorry to see him leave

Feb 24, 2026
I am very pleased with Dr. Martin. He is very knowledgeable and cares about his patients. He explains things in a manner that I am able to understand. Just a shame that he is leaving SSM Health. Just like some of my other doctors that I had good results with.

Feb 19, 2026
Really liked him, thought he did a great job and was very easy to work with

Feb 10, 2026
he explain very good

Feb 9, 2026
This was my 1st appointment with Dr Martin. I’m very happy to have him taking care of my eye health.

Jan 31, 2026
Dr. Martin was excellent. Knowledgable, personable, efficient, caring and thorough.

Jan 29, 2026
He was amazing!

Jan 20, 2026
All was great. In and out as it should be. A plus!

Jan 8, 2026
All good

Dec 21, 2025
Friendly and professional. He makes things easy during the exam.

Dec 20, 2025
He had a very warm and engaging personality. He seemed knowledgeable and very interested in me as a patient.

Dec 19, 2025
Great addition to your staff!!!!!!

Dec 11, 2025
Very professional, explained exam as treatment

Dec 11, 2025
Very professional and informed me of options and process.

Dec 2, 2025
Competent, compassionate care

Nov 26, 2025
Clear helpful, knowledgeable, provided ways for me to work on the issue

Nov 24, 2025
Very friendly, thorough, and considerate.

Nov 22, 2025
Extremely helpful.

Nov 13, 2025
Dr Martin was doing a followup exam from my surgery with Dr. Boorstein the day before.

Nov 10, 2025
Dr. did very well to explain situation, and care. I appreciated him very much. He was personable and listened to my concerns.

Nov 7, 2025
Dr. Martin was very good at explaining what my issues were. He seemed genuinely concerned and has answered all questions I have had, even between appointments through mychart messages.

Nov 5, 2025
I have recommended Dr Martin to family & friends

Oct 27, 2025
I am very happy to have Dr. Martin as my new vision specialist! I feel he took the time to know my history.

Oct 25, 2025
First time I had seen him. Very satisfied

Oct 23, 2025
very easy to talk to and explained things well

Oct 15, 2025
Friendly courteous explained things clearly

Oct 9, 2025
Thought he did a very thorough exam and provided answers to all my questions.

Oct 3, 2025
First time with Richard. I will continue to use him.

Sep 27, 2025
I was able to get in to see him right away. He treated me Wonderfully and really cared about helping me. His nurse was really great as well. She really helped me and made me feel better!

Sep 13, 2025
All good

Sep 12, 2025
Knowledgeable in his work.

Sep 2, 2025
I hope he stays with Dean. The other eye doctors I’ve seen have left. Dr. Martin is great!!!!

Aug 20, 2025
He was very nice and respectful, however, I didn’t feel confident that he knew what he was looking at, especially since I have been to other optometrist with the same issue in the past

Aug 19, 2025
Very kind and listened to all of my concerns and allowed time for discussion. I would recomment him to anyone looking for an eye doctor.

Aug 15, 2025
Dr. Martin is cheerfully professional in a way that almost makes it fun to come to appointments.