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Dr. David Emmel, MD

Dr. David Emmel, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. David Emmel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wethersfield, CT. He is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

1260 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 110 Wethersfield, CT 06109
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Emmel specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Emmel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Emmel

4.9
55 ratings, 40 with a written review
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Glaucoma patient
Very knowledgeable and attentive to patients needs. He is able to assess and treat you in a timely manner. I wouldn’t trust my eyes with anyone else.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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John – May 09, 2024
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Cannot speak highly enough regarding this man..!!!
I thank God I had him perform cataract surgery before he retired. Wish him all the best in the coming years.Barbara and Bob Calabro
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Calabro – Apr 30, 2024
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Interested
Dr. Emmel gives off a sense of interest in your eye situation, which is very comforting. He listens and provides very good feedback.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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TK – Apr 14, 2024
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Couldn't be better
Extremely professional and competent, yet unrushed, comfortable, and empathetic. Really everything you'd want in a physician or visit.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2024
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The BEST of the best!
Dr, Emmel is an amazing physician. He has a wonderful bedside manner, and he always takes the time to explain exactly what he's doing and what his findings are.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Cebelius – Feb 10, 2024
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Caring
Just picked up my new glasses today. Can now read the small print on TV. Dr. Emmel told me I’d be able to read more than 1 hour at a time and I can with no problem. With prism I do not see double anymore. He was friendly and very professional. Explained everything, did not rush and very willing and thoroughly answered any questions I had. Definitely recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 19, 2024
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Very, He's a caring and compassionate Doctor
Their new facility is beautiful and there's Sterling opticians right there in the office, how convenient. Dr. Emmel is a caring man and will answer all your questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steve Devanney – Jan 05, 2024
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This was an annual eye appointment.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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DP – Dec 04, 2023
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I have always been satisfied with the quality service Dr Emmel provides
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 29, 2023
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Thank you Dr. Emmel
Dr. Emmel is an excellent ophthalmologist. I met Dr. Emmel for the year’s 2nd visit to an ophthalmologist. My cataract problem was just surfaced two years ago. And, I have no any other health problem. However, while I visited my former Ophthalmologist earlier this year, I felt it went to a wrong direction. Without a complete evaluation, my former Dr. put me right to a cataract surgery. I was shocked. Regardless the cataract, I told him that my vision was improving in recent years due to my myopia was decreasing. I did some research on cataract and made my 2nd appointment with Dr. Emmel. My visit went very well. Dr. Emmel did a complete evaluation on my situation. He looked up my health history and evaluated my cataract condition. In conclusion, Dr. Emmel told me that my cataract is not a fast growing one and there is no need for a surgery now. And with my current glasses, my corrected vision is 2.0! Thank you Dr. Emmel !
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Nov 27, 2023
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Doctor and his staff were extremely well prepared, knowledgeable and courteous
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2023
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Have been for many years to all!
He is extremely competent! Has NEVER steered me wrong! Have had two perfect cataract surgeries with him!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gloria McLean – Oct 15, 2023
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Thorough explanations
Spent time answering all my questions and Was thorough in explaining what he was doing
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2023
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Attentive with new patient
On my first visit, Dr. Emmel took a great deal of time taking my health history, and evaluating various aspects of eye health and visual skills. He listened intently to my concerns and treated me as a partner when making decisions about future procedures. It’s obvious that Dr. Emmel is genuinely concerned about the well being of his patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Rosemarie – Oct 09, 2023
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I had a sudden vision problem
The staff immediately told me to come to the office and they put my in the schedule to see Dr. Emmel. He was very thorough and did address the issue I was having. I highly recommend him
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2023
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Dr.Emmel was marvelous and very kind…Lovely Doctor
Dr.Emmel was marvelous and very kind.Lovely Doctor, very thorough.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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NdG – Jul 29, 2023
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Wouldn’t go anywhere else
Dr Emmel is very thorough with his examination. He’s been my eye doc for 25+ years and gotten me through several eye conditions over the years, including cataract surgery. Only issue can be lengthy waiting to get into the exam room, otherwise it is an excellent experience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea – Jul 19, 2023
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Helpful and Patient Doctor
Dr. Emmel answers your questions. He doesn’t rush you. He spends as much time with you as you need to understand his recommendations.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 20, 2023
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From check-in to all stages of my exam everything went smoothy, I've been a patient of DR. Emmel for 10yrs now and would recommend him to friends.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2023
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Professional, knowledgeable and Competent
I have been a patient of Dr. Emmel for many years. I have always found him to be professional - thorough in his exam and competent. I feel my eye health is in good hands. I had recommended him to a family member who lives in the Northwest corner of the state and had concerns and issues with a situation with her eyes. She, too, found Dr. Emmel to be patient, and able to help her. She was very satisfied and happy with his care and is now a patient who drives one hour for her eye health.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2023
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About Me

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Dr. David Emmel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Wethersfield, CT. He is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Manhattan Eye Ear And Throat Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Jules Stein Eye Inst-ucla

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • New York Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office1260 Silas Deane Hwy Ste 110 Wethersfield, CT 06109
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Starling Physicians PLLC1210 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109
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Starling Physicians PLLC1345 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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