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Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
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Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Gainesville, FL
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Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL.

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Dr. McDonald graduated from University of Florida. Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Gainesville, FL. Dr. McDonald currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. Dr. McDonald has experience treating conditions like Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Squamous Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. McDonald's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. McDonald is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Squamous Blepharitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Squamous Blepharitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Squamous Blepharitis
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Dry Eyes
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueOptions HMO
    myBlue EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Blue Select PPO
    Preferred Patient Care
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Empower POS
    Choice Large Group POS
    Empower - Small Employer Groups
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Select HMO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 John A Dryfuss JR MD PA
    7109 NW 11th Pl Ste C, Gainesville, FL 32605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 331-1773
  2. 2 University of Florida
    8491 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 331-1773
  3. 3 Uf Health Medical Lab-Shands Hospital
    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 265-0239
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

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  • University of Florida
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McDonald's profile.

Dr. McDonald frequently treats the following conditions: Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia and Squamous Blepharitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lauren McDonald, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL