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Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD
4.6 (72 Ratings)
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Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Bristol, CT
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bristol, CT.

About

Dr. McDonald graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979 and completed a residency at Manhattan EET Hospital.Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bristol, CT and has 45 years experience. Dr. McDonald currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hartford Hospital. Dr. McDonald has experience treating conditions like Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McDonald received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 72 times. Dr. McDonald's office accepts new patients. Dr. McDonald is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Floaters
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Entropion
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
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Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Eyelid Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
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Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
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Paralytic Strabismus
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Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Passage HMO
    Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Century Preferred-CT PPO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
  • Complete PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Starling Physicians PLLC
    1345 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010
  2. 2 Starling Physicians PLLC
    1210 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109
  3. 3 Starling Physicians PLLC
    300 Kensington Ave, New Britain, CT 06051
  4. 4 Office
    55 Meriden Ave Ste 1G, Southington, CT 06489
  5. 5 Grove Hill Medical Center PC
    1 Lake St, New Britain, CT 06052

Patient Satisfaction

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4.6
Based on 72 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 07, 2024
Dr. McDonald always takes the time to provide a very complete and thorough examination and is excellent in answering any questions that I may have. I have been going to her for about 30 years and she has always provided top-notch care and even did so on an emergency on a Saturday morning. I’m very sad that she is retiring, but I’m also thrilled that she will now be able to many things that she hasn’t had time for in the past.
Antonio “Tony” Spinelli — Dec 07, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Vincents Hospital Medical Center
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Manhattan EET Hospital
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Conn
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McDonald's profile.

Dr. McDonald frequently treats the following conditions: Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Dry Eyes. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT