Gulfcoast Eye Care – St. Petersburg, Florida

LASIK Eye Surgery Center ยท From $2,600/eye ยท 4.8โ˜…

Patient rating

Google reviews
4.8 334 reviews

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How we score
Not reviewed

LASIK Price at Gulfcoast Eye Care

Average Market Price
$2,600 per eye

or $108/month

8% above the St. Petersburg median

City median: $2,400 This center: $2,600

Financing & Payment Options:

  • Financing Available
  • FSA Accepted
  • HSA Accepted

Price found June 2025

Pricing is based on publicly available information and direct provider outreach. Please verify current pricing directly with Gulfcoast Eye Care.

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1515 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Center Overview

Gulfcoast Eye Care is a LASIK and vision correction center located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Led by Michael H. Manning .

Gulfcoast Eye Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its friendly and professional staff, efficient appointments, and modern equipment. However, some patients express concerns about the brevity of doctor consultations, particularly with Dr. Nguyen, and the potential for unexpected charges. While most praise the thoroughness of exams, a few report issues with inaccurate prescriptions or a lack of detailed explanations.

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What Gulfcoast Eye Care publishes, and how its pricing compares to the St. Petersburg market.

Score breakdown

How we score
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Where this center's quote sits

$2,600 quoted
$2,300 ยท St. Petersburg low St. Petersburg high ยท $2,600

The center's LASIK quote of $2,600 per eye sits above the St. Petersburg median of $2,400. Price found June 2025.

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Center Features

Free Consultation
Online Booking

About this data

Information for Gulfcoast Eye Care is compiled from public listings, provider websites, and direct outreach. The price shown was found in June 2025. We recommend confirming details directly with the center before scheduling a consultation.

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Pricing & Coverage

Pricing Details

Price Per Eye
$2,600
5 research updates
Prices and promotions are collected through automated systems and may not be entirely accurate. Please confirm final pricing and available offers with the center during consultation.
Budget-Friendly Average Premium
Area Median
$2,400
8% above
Based on 4 centers in your area
$217/month
With 24-month financing through CareCredit or Alphaeon Credit
FSA/HSA funds can also be used for this procedure

Price History

Price & Promotion History

Mar 22, 2026
Latest check
Contact for pricing
Nov 13, 2025
Previous check
Contact for pricing
Special pricing on LASIK (details not disclosed)
Jun 23, 2025
Previous check
$2,600 per eye
Dec 10, 2024
Previous check
Contact for pricing
Discount on LASIK procedures with financing options
Dr. Michael Manning offers a discount on LASIK procedures with financing options to assist patients in their self-improvement endeavors for the New Year.
Nov 30, 2024
Previous check
$1,500 - $3,500
New Year's LASIK promotion
Specific discount details vary. Contact Gulfcoast Eye Care for current offers.
What's Included
comprehensive consultation
preoperative and postoperative care
follow-up visits

Financing Options

Financing partners:

  • CareCredit
  • Alphaeon Credit
FSA Accepted HSA Accepted

Guarantee Information

Lifetime Guarantee
Not Available

0% of centers in your area include this

What This Means

Additional procedures or adjustments after your initial surgery may incur extra costs. We recommend discussing coverage options during your consultation.

Provider Details

Technology & Services

LASIK Technologies
LASIK
PRK
SMILE
RLE
EVO ICL
Additional Vision Services
Routine Exams
Eyewear
Cataract Surgery
IOLs
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Issues
Dry Eye
MiBo Thermoflo
Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

Surgeon Information

Surgeon Information
Michael H. Manning
ABO Certified
Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology
Board Certified World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences

Patient Reviews

Patient Experience

Based on 20 reviews from Google

72.7%
Very Good

Gulfcoast Eye Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its friendly and professional staff, efficient appointments, and modern equipment. However, some patients express concerns about the brevity of doctor consultations, particularly with Dr. Nguyen, and the potential for unexpected charges. While most praise the thoroughness of exams, a few report issues with inaccurate prescriptions or a lack of detailed explanations.

Review summaries are auto-generated from public Google reviews and may miss context. See methodology.

Key Strengths

Professional and friendly staff
Efficient appointments
State-of-the-art equipment

Areas for Improvement

Short doctor consultations
Inadequate explanations from doctors
Inaccurate prescriptions in some cases

Common Procedures

Eye exams
Glaucoma checkups

Detailed Impressions

Staff Experience

Staff are consistently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and professionalism. Specific technicians like 'Apple' and 'Angelo' receive exceptional praise.

Facility

Clean, modern facility with convenient parking.

Typical Outcomes

Most patients report positive outcomes, including improved vision and accurate diagnoses. However, a few experienced issues with inaccurate prescriptions.

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