Deborah Gess Ristvedt, DO

Dr. Ristvedt is always attentive and carefully listens to the issues I am having with my eyes. She is patient and clearly explains possible options for my treatment. I would highly recommend her.

I was treated excellent by everyone on the staff. Everyone was very professional and Dr. Deb is an excellent surgeon and would recommend her to anyone.

Everything from making my initial cataract extraction appointments to my final follow-up was 5 star! The front and back office team members were friendly and knowledgeable. They took ample time to explain the scheduling process and payment options. The surgical team members were pleasant and efficient, making sure I was cared for comfortably and safely. Dr. Deb herself was professional yet friendly, addressing all my concerns about the procedure and post-op follow-up. I would highly recommend Dr. Deb and the Vance Thompson team to anyone considering cataract surgery.

Professional throughout, Dr. Deb uses the latest technology and makes sure you feel comfortable and confident in the team, giving you assurances that they are capable and caring.

Thank you so much to Dr. Deb Ristvedt for my cataract surgery. I’m an active person who walks a lot. I also work part-time in an insurance office. I was nervous about how cataract surgery would impact my activity level. Dr. Ristvedt calmed my fears. She is an expert surgeon and a kind person. I highly recommend Dr. Ristvedt and Vance Thompson Vision.

Very pleasant experience. Dr. Deb is an excellent surgeon with wonderful bedside manner. Dr. Deb, staff and processes made me feel confident in a positive outcome with minimal anxiety and stress. I highly recommend Dr. Deb and the VTV clinic

Great experience for nervous me. Deb is an amazing Doctor, seems very passionate about her craft.

It was a great experience. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Dr. Risvedt is kind and reassuring. She is an excellent surgeon.I felt comfortable and was not worried at any time.

Simply wonderful experience. I cannot express enough thanks to Dr Debbie and the entire staff at Alexandria's Vance Thompson. Everyone was very professional and caring. A family member needed a little more than the usual help with his eyes and Dr. Debbie went above and beyond. The outcome was amazing. Highly highly recommend.

I recently went in for an evaluation, was found to need some laser cleaning of lenses that were implanted 4 years ago. They corrected that the same day. Everyone of the staff were friendly and Dr. Deb is amazing. Thanks so much for giving me back my vision. I can now see details and colors that I haven't seen for quite some time. I highly recommend this clinic and hope you all have as great of an experience as I did.

This facility, all the people attending to & caring for each of us for treatment deserves many MORE than 5 stars! ⭐ I cannot say enough about EVERYONE, and there were many, who tended to me for cataract/glaucoma surgery. They were professional, but at the same time happy, up-beat, totally made me feel at ease (I was SO nervous)... but it was the BEST experience I have ever had! Excellent doctors and Dr. Debbie is an absolutely fabulous surgeon and a sweetheart! THANK YOU to ALL who I was so very fortunate to interact with!