Biography
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 ›
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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. …
Summary
Provider Training
| 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 |
Experience & Accolades
| 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 |
Forms and Articles for Patients
Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Optometrist
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Brien specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 14
Most Recent Review: 10/20/2024
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Review by
Teresa S.
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October 20, 2024
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Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
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“I hIghly recommend Dr Brien”
Review by
H. C.
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August 11, 2023
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Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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“Very nice and professional but....”
Review by
Anonymous
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August 06, 2021
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Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
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- Average Wait Time 11 to 20 minutes
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“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”
Review by
William W.
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October 08, 2020
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Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“very good (excellent) and patient with explaining options”
Very good
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Anonymous
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September 24, 2020
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Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
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“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.
Review by
Cheryl E.
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July 21, 2024
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Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
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“Hands down the best optometrist”
Review by
William M.
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August 31, 2021
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Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
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- Average Wait Time 21 to 30 minutes
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“Great eye doctor”
Review by
Margaret S.
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October 14, 2020
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Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
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“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!
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J. G.
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October 08, 2020
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Asheville Eye Associates - Arden - 2001 Hendersonville Road
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“always very good”
very personable and thorough, with good follow-up
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C R.
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August 25, 2020
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Asheville Eye Associates - 8 Medical Park Drive
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“Thorough, caring, and skilled provider”
Dr. Brien is very thorough and spends the time she needs, I feel well taken care of.
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Asheville Eye Associates - Arden
2001 Hendersonville RoadAsheville, NC 28803
Asheville Eye Associates
8 Medical Park DriveAsheville, NC 28803
Practice Colleagues
Thomas Beardsley, MD - Ophthalmologist
Dr Jordan Masters, MD - Ophthalmologist
Shannon Ardaiolo, OD - Optometrist
Robert Wiggins, MD - Ophthalmologist
Jeffrey Schultz, OD - Optometrist
Damien Macaluso, MD - Ophthalmologist
Julie Tullock, OD - Optometrist
Dr Thomas Brosnan, MD - Ophthalmologist
Gabriel Scott, - Ophthalmologist
William Haynes, MD - Ophthalmologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Stephanie S Brien, OD accepts the following payment methods:- Cash
More info: Please call the office to verify.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept most insurances please call the office to verify.
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.