Dr. Brien specializes in primary eye care for children and adults. Dr. Brien has extensive experience in general eye care, identification of ocular diseases and contact lens fitting, including RGP and… Read more ›
I highly recommend Dr. Brien. She is very professional, helpful, caring and kind. She explains things in easy to understand terms. She keeps a close check on my eyes due to my diabetes, the steroids I have had to take for bronchitis and past eye surgeries I have had. She has helped me heal and stop the pain from dry eyes. …
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Natural Science -Chemistry | 1999 |
| Pennsylvania College of Optometry | Doctorate | O.D. | 2000 |
| Doctor of Optometry with Honors | Masters Degree | Optometry | 2003 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified | American Board of Optometry | Present |
| Professional Member | North Carolina Optometry | Present |
| Professional Member | Mountain District Optometric Society | Present |
| Professional Member | American Optmetric Association | Present |
Stephanie S Brien, OD has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Brien specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
We accept most insurances please call the office to verify.
More info: Please call the office to verify.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
“I hIghly recommend Dr Brien”
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
Calling multiple times and long waits on hold to get an appointment opening 3 months out when my eyes are driving me crazy. Sorry, she was very nice but I am going to have to find another doctor who has time to see me when I need it.
“Very nice and professional but....”
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
Like Dr. Brien...see comments above.
“Have been seeing Dr. Brien for several years. Always pleasant and very concerned and interested in my vision. I am very pleased with her. Had to get appointment with another doctor to keep from long wait list to see someone ....my vision had changed”
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
Very good
“very good (excellent) and patient with explaining options”
Very good
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
Having worked 30 years for an Optometrist, i had certain expectations for my visit. Dr Brien met and exceeded them. was pleased with my visit.
“Dr Brien was very personable and very thorough.”
Having worked 30 years for an Optometrist, i had certain expectations for my visit. Dr Brien met and exceeded them. was pleased with my visit.
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
In the past, I saw a doctor in Florida who was in a one or two person office. Coming to this office was more impersonal. I have found Stepanie Brien a good eye specialist, meeting my needs. But I do miss my past eye specialist, Alice, quite a bit. We were close for people who only see each other occasionally. In comparison, Brien is cold.
“Provides good care”
In the past, I saw a doctor in Florida who was in a one or two person office. Coming to this office was more impersonal. I have found Stepanie Brien a good eye specialist, meeting my needs. But I do miss my past eye specialist, Alice, quite a bit. We were close for people who only see each other occasionally. In comparison, Brien is cold.
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
felt adequate exam in reasonable amount of time
“Good experience”
felt adequate exam in reasonable amount of time
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
Without question IMO there is no optometrist better than Dr. Brien. I’ve worn glasses since age 9, I’ve lived in 7 different states, and a handful of different countries outside the USA, so to say I’ve seen a slew of optometrist before reaching my 65 years on earth is a bit of an understatement. I’ve also had some complex issues with my eyes, but Dr. Brien is so through and successfully finds what I need each time, always willing to help even with complicated issues. TYSM Dr.Brien!
“Hands down the best optometrist”
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
Excellent doctor and great patient skills
“Great eye doctor”
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
I have been coming here for quite a few years and from the front desk to opthamologist tech to the eye doctor they are all very nice and professional. I would highly recommend Asheville Eye!
“Very efficent”
I have been coming here for quite a few years and from the front desk to opthamologist tech to the eye doctor they are all very nice and professional. I would highly recommend Asheville Eye!
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
very personable and thorough, with good follow-up
“always very good”
very personable and thorough, with good follow-up
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
Dr. Brien is very thorough and spends the time she needs, I feel well taken care of.
“Thorough, caring, and skilled provider”
Dr. Brien is very thorough and spends the time she needs, I feel well taken care of.
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
Accurate prescription and comfortable contacts.
“Friendly and professional”
Accurate prescription and comfortable contacts.
Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
I like Dr. Brien a lot and am very happy I was assigned to her. She is very friendly and easy to talk to and understand. She is genuinely concerned about me and the health of my eyes. I feel is issues I have with my eyes will always be taken care of by Dr. Brien.
“I am happy with and feel confident about Dr. Brien's care.”
I like Dr. Brien a lot and am very happy I was assigned to her. She is very friendly and easy to talk to and understand. She is genuinely concerned about me and the health of my eyes. I feel is issues I have with my eyes will always be taken care of by Dr. Brien.
Comment - “ I hIghly recommend Dr Brien ”
I highly recommend Dr. Brien. She is very professional, helpful, caring and kind. She explains things in easy to understand terms. She keeps a close check on my eyes due to my diabetes, the steroids I have had to take for bronchitis and past eye surgeries I have had. She has helped me heal and stop the pain from dry eyes. She is working with me now to schedule cataract surgery. I am so thankful she has been there since my eye doctor of 23 years retired.