
Elliott Stephen Brafman, OD
Optometry
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Newborns (0-28 days)
- Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
- Children (ages 3-11)
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
- Adults
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Locations
- 8100 Southwest 10th Street, Building 3, Plantation, FL 33324
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- phone: 305-243-2020
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ocular Disease, 2016
- Optometry School: New England College of Optometry, Optometry, 2015
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
- Aetna-Medicare HMO
- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
- CarePlus-Medicare HMO
- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
- Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
- Cigna Affiliates
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
- Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
- Cigna Shared Administration
- Cigna-EPO
- Cigna-HMO
- Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
- Cigna-POS
- Cigna-PPO
- Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
- CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
- Concordia Behavioral Health
- CorVel - WC
- Coventry First Health - WC
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
- Coventry National-PPO
- Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
- Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
- Coventry-First Health-PPO
- Delta Dental-PPO
- DentaQuest (ADI)
- DIKLA
- Dimension - WC
- Dimension Plus-PPO
- EHN - PPO
- EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
- Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
- eyeQuest
- FCCI - WC
- Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
- Florida PACE (FPC)
- Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
- Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
- Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
- Global Excel Mgt PPO
- Global Health Claims Services
- Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
- Guardian Life PPO
- HAA Preferred Partners
- Health First Health-HMO/POS
- Health First Health-Medicare HMO
- Health First Health-PPO
- Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
- Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
- Humana - HUMx
- Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
- Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
- Humana National Transplant
- Humana-EPO
- Humana-HMO
- Humana-Medicaid HMO
- Humana-Medicare HMO
- Humana-PPO
- Humana-Premier
- iCare Health Solutions
- Interlink Health Services
- International Kids Fund (IKF)
- League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
- Life Trac
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
- MDAbroad
- Medica-Medicare HMO
- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
- Medicus
- Metlife Dental-PPO
- MHNet Behavioral Network
- Molina
- Molina - Market Place
- Molina-Medicaid HMO
- Molina-Medicare HMO
- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
- Sunshine - AMBETTER
- Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
- Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
- Sunshine-Medicare HMO
- Tricare South Prime-HMO
- Tricare South Standard-PPO
- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
- UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
- UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
- UnitedHealthcare-PPO
- University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
- VUMI
- Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
- Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
- Wexford Health-State Inmates
- Worldwide Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
513 ratings, 90 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2026
It was perfect and I don’t know how the doctor did it virtually but it was very good. I will do it again and spread the word. Thank you so much, I noticed a difference already.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
He spoke clearly. And I was able to understand my symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
Excellent experience in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
I felt he understood my issues. He was extremely helpful in getting me where I need to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Wonderful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
M it was a very good experience because the Doctor Who took the call was comforting, and very able to clearly indicate what my problem was. He also offered a faster way to be seen by a specialist who deals in Accu plastic. I think I got that right
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Great service, please keep up!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
The top ratings I gave were not perfunctory. Dr. Brafman deserved them. Please do not try to switch me to another provider like you almost did for this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Wonderful customer service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Gracias
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Very detailed, help a lot. Very familiar with my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
I am happy and the same time appreciate the help and support given by the doctors that have dealt with me and I thank them for their service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
He is very clear and precise in his diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Immediately identified problem and prescribed medication to resolve it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
The doctor was able to get my medicine approved which has been previously for a year and a half p.m. denied. He was able to get my vital medicine which was very expensive and very hard to get approved ! Thank you I’ve finally got the eyedrop medicine I needed for my eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Looking forward to having an appointment with the Dr in Naples
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Very patient and answered all my questions. Very helpful and positive attitude
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The dr was very knowledgeable and very clear when th explanations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very friendly and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Calm, compassionate, thorough and professional. Outstanding care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. Brafman answered each of my questions thoroughly. He also set in motion future appointments for continued care. I felt like he was concerned with providing me with excellent health care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr Brafman was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very easy non stressful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2025
Excellent service from start to end from UM LENNAR/ Bascom Palmer center
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
I am so thankful!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Very confident to be under his care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
The doctor explained well and provided excellent instructions of how to treat and deal with some symptoms I was experiencing with some of the medications I was given!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
The doctor was very thorough and clear explaining the issues with my eye.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Excellent Experience!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Happy to be with this facility
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Satisfecha
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr. Braffman provided great service and expedited care. He was very thorough in the plan of care and provided detailed steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
He was very good and addressed all my problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Brafman is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
Dr Brafman is by far the BEST of the Bascom Palmer doctors (and there were many) I have seen for my dry eye issues. Extremely knowledgeable in this area and a great diagnostician. He is patient and listens carefully to all my concerns and offers the best treatment options. I totally trust him and his diagnosis and will continue my dry eye journey with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Excellent atencion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Very well done!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Having never does a virtual appointment , I was surprised how easy and successful and professional it went.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr Brafman is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Good communication understood what I was saying
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
They understand very much about eye issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
In-person appointments are too far away on the calendar for situations that warrant testing in order to proceed with appropriate treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Satisfecha
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Keep it up, which is hard
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Thank you Doctor Brafman excelent profesional take the time to explain and care about me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr Brafman was wonderful. Eric in Miami helped me set up telemedicine visit. He was very courteous and helpful. He has tremendous patience. You have a wonderful person in Eric working for you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I was on the call on behalf of my mother and she was just as pleased as I was with the experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Muy buena experiencia
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
I appreciate the advice and the feedback regarding to my treatment and follow up with the doctor virtual visit with me which gave me the opportunity to discuss further the issues related to my health issues!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr. Brafman is excellent at explaining disease process, possible causes and potential benefits of elected treatment option. He's reassuring and very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
I was amazed how much he could do by seeing me from my cell phone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
The doctor was very clear and very patient. This was a very preliminary step but I was pleased with the doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2024
Dr. Elliott Brafman is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr. Elliott Brafman was great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. Brafman was courteous, patient, and explained everything well. I was thankful to get an appointment over the Thanksgiving weekend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2024
Went over the entire issues, provided initial potential diagnosis, and then went over next steps . Clear and concise instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Excellent service and responses to my illness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr Brafman very thorough and cleaf
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Great experience and very reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Brafman is very lnowledgeable and explains everythin very clearly. A real pleasure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Interesting and good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Excelente
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
Great job and very caring approach about my eye pain and illness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2024
Dr. Brafman treated my eye Issue In such a professional and caring way that he was able to shatter the distance between him and his patient (me).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Outstanding experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Dr Brafman is amazing. Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Dr Brafman is very professional while at the same time personable and friendly. He didn't speak in medical jargon or over my head. On the contrary, he explained things in a way that was easy to understand and went out of his way to answer all my questions. I wish more doctors were a pleasure to deal with like him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Especial atention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2024
Dr. I saw was amazing. Wonderful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
He was very pleasant and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
This provider listened to my concerns and very thoughtfully responded with recommendations of what I may do to be more comfortable with the eye issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Dr. Brafman is very good. He understands his patients, makes good small talk, explains conditions kindly and simple to understand. Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very attentive, patient and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very convenient to receive the care I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2024
Already recommended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Excellent care. Clear explanation and follow up appointment at Bascom Palmer was scheduled the next day!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2024
I appreciated Dr. Brafman's listing of things to look out for to help determine if I had a serious problem. Luckily, I had none of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
He was great. Explained things well and listened well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
During my appointment, I felt very understood and my doctor was very empathetic towards my concerns. He provided me with great explanation of The different types of dry eye and gave a suggestion on what type I may have. He also gave me great recommendations on top of medication that will help with my immediate need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr Brafman explained everything to me patiently. Thank you