Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(10)
1 Lake St Grove Hill Medical C New Britain CT, 06052
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4/5

About

Dr. Patricia Mcdonald is an ophthalmologist practicing in New Britain, CT. Dr. Mcdonald specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mcdonald can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Mcdonald can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1979

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 38 years of experience
Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D.
Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • How long is the recovery from a cataract surgery?

    Recovery can be variable and can take several days to weeks depending on pre-existing conditions, and the amount of post-operative swelling, which can be in the cornea or the retina. You need to ask her surgeon about the specifics of your mom's case. READ MORE

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1 Lake St Grove Hill Medical Center

1 Lake St Grove Hill Medical C -
New Britain, CT 06052
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New patients: 203-224-6200, 860-826-4460, 860-827-4600
Fax: 860-826-4436, 860-826-4962

Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Mcdonald


4.0

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Dr. Patricia A Mcdonald M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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