Edgar Espana, MD
Ophthalmology

4.8 out of 5,
New patient visits
USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 Usf Laurel Drive, Floor 4
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8038Fax
813-821-8382
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Gender
Male
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellowship, Research, 2004
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, N.Y.
Fellowship, Glaucoma, 2006
University of Mississippi
Internship, Ophthalmology, 2007
Colombia National University
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2001
University of Mississippi
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2010
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute & Ocular Surface Research Founda
Fellowship, Research, 2005
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Facultad de Medicina
Medical School, 1996
Cleveland Clinic - Cole Eye Institute
Fellowship, Cornea Disease, 2011
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology - -, 2011
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
413 ratings,
68 reviews
8/8/2026
All excellent
8/7/2026
Good
6/26/2026
Very good.
6/21/2026
Dr. Espana is always kind, courteous and thorough.
5/22/2026
Very good.
5/21/2026
Very professional
5/5/2026
Dr Espana is excellent
5/3/2026
Dr. Espaa is a good Doctor, but his assistants are not doing well his job. They don't respond my messages through mychart and in the examination room they are not doing the examination taking precautions with high risk patients like me.
4/29/2026
Dr.Espaa is great with answering my questions and always looking for ways to improve my vision.
4/29/2026
Dr.Espaa explains treatment and what needs to be done. Very caring.
4/28/2026
All excellent
4/10/2026
Very caring and good experience
4/10/2026
Very friendly and caring experience
3/31/2026
I have good recommendations for the staff at USF.
3/30/2026
Dr. Espana is super
3/26/2026
Dr Spain is a very good doctor. Im very happy to have him treating me.
3/25/2026
Dr. Espana is a fabulous physician! Thank you!
3/18/2026
Good
3/18/2026
Dr Espana is wonderful!
3/16/2026
Dr. Espana is excellent! I appreciate his knowledge and concern for me with my corneas issues and EDS and MCAS. He always takes time to answer my questions and ease my mind. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
3/15/2026
Dr. Espana is an excellent, caring clinician/diagnostician/surgeon but he is clearly overbooked and therefore unable to be timely
3/13/2026
Good EXPERIENCE
3/8/2026
Dr Espana is an excellent Dr. And has always been excellent to me.
3/8/2026
Excellent service and attention
3/3/2026
Good experience. Did not feel rushed.
2/27/2026
Very confident in my doctor
2/23/2026
It was an excellent experience.
2/20/2026
Dr and staff listen to concerns and explain all procedures like eg checking pressure.
2/20/2026
Very very nice people who knows their job.
2/18/2026
Very good
2/17/2026
Good
2/12/2026
Dr Espana is very good and professional
2/10/2026
I am happy with all who help me out.
2/9/2026
I am very happy with the service provided by the USF TEAM!
1/30/2026
Dr. Espana took exceptional time in the examination of my condition to be sure my particular condition was improving.
1/29/2026
After losing most of my vision in my eye other ophthalmologists offered appointments 9 weeks out, USF Health ophthalmology got me an appointment with Dr. Espana in 3 days. He found dangerously high eye pressure and started treatment immediately. I credit his fast action and knowledge for restoring my vision, for which I will always be grateful.
1/27/2026
Good overall experience.
1/20/2026
Dr Espana is a dedicated and excellent physician. I highly recommend him.
1/9/2026
Every doctor should be like Dr. Espana. He is a fantastic doctor who cares about each and every patient. Even though he is swamped he goes above an beyond.
1/8/2026
Good
12/21/2025
Atenci?n maravillosa en general de todo el personal.
12/16/2025
Highly recommendable
12/11/2025
Good
12/5/2025
We are lucky to have such a talented eye surgeon in Tampa. Dr Espana has restored my sight, which I appreciate so much!
11/26/2025
Dr Espana is a very excellent Doctor!
11/25/2025
Highest praises for Dr Espana
11/21/2025
Dr Espana is the best cornea doctor I have ever had. He does miracles
11/21/2025
Dr Espana is an excellent Dr
11/14/2025
Dr. Espana is the BEST!
11/8/2025
I appreciated Dr. Espaa encouraged me to wait for the surgery until I really needed it. After 4 years, after annual check ups, he told me I needed it. He is friendly, casual. comfortable to talk with.
11/8/2025
Everything is fine
11/7/2025
Good experience
11/4/2025
Good
11/1/2025
Good
10/31/2025
Dr.Espana is great
10/31/2025
Good
10/31/2025
Very good
10/30/2025
He went into the next patients room. I could hear his MA tell him and still did it. Time is money to you, but it is to me also.
10/23/2025
Dr Espana is great!
10/21/2025
Dr Espana is always very attentive and provides a very thorough exam. He listens and answers any questions or concerns I may have. He is an excellent doctor, and I feel very fortunate to have him as my healthcare provider.
10/16/2025
Very good experience
10/8/2025
He's excellent, I will recommend him anytime.
10/8/2025
Dr Espaa was very thorough and detailed when examining my eyes. He is very knowledgeable and is very patient.
10/4/2025
Very satisfied with the care I have received from Dr. Espana
10/2/2025
Dr Espana exhibits empathy and compassion for his patients and instills confidence that this eye erosion too shall pass and all will be well. Very thankful for Dr Espana and staff.
10/1/2025
Dr. Espana is excellent
9/30/2025
Good
9/27/2025
After not getting any help from other doctors while I lost most of my vision in my right eye, Dr. Espana's office got me in in 3 days, He sensed how worried I was about any treatments, and was very positive and reassuring that we would get my vision back. It took a huge worry off immediately just to hear him.
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USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 Usf Laurel Drive, Floor 4 Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8038Fax
813-821-8382


