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Dr. Deborah Downes, MD

Dr. Deborah Downes, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Deborah Downes, MD is an ophthalmologist in Manchester, CT. She is affiliated with medical facilities Yale New Haven Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

295 E Center St Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 646-4083

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Downes specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Downes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downes

4.6
11 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Dr. Downes is thorough. I have been seeing her about 5 years. When I went to see her this appointment was urgent. I had been hospitalized for 2 days with double vision and had MRI's etc. to numerous to remember. She asked me what the diagnosis was. "I don't know, I was not told" by anyone. Dr. Downs immediately contacted Drs. I had seen and had my records faxed to her. She read the diagnosis and assured me that I did not have a stroke. Dr. Downs spent hours with me testing my eyes every way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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S. Masco in East Harford – Dec 03, 2018
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Great eye doctor, able to figure out, explain and treat complicated situations. Comfortable bedside manner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Stephanie Jeffcoat in Tolland, CT – May 17, 2018
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Dr. Downes is a conscientious, detail minded, person who takes the time to explain things well to her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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penny f in eastford, CT – May 05, 2016
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Cataract removal in Both Eyes. She clearly explained my options, the procedure and follow up treatment including problems that could occur. I found her to be a patient oriented surgeon, with patience and the ability to explain all the options available with my condition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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Leslie Flanders in Vernon Rockville, CT – Jan 15, 2016
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. Deborah A. Downes is a board certified ophthalmologist with 25 years of experience in all aspects of General Ophthalmology. She entered private practice in 1986 and founded Surgical and Medical Ophthalmology, LLC in 2000.

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  • 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.

  • St Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center At Roosevelt Division

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • St Barnabas Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Surgical & Medical Ophthalmology LLC295 E Center St Manchester, CT 06040
1

Practice

Hartford Healthcare Rehabilitation Network-Manchester230 N Main St Manchester, CT 06042
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

  • Manchester Memorial Hospital

    71 Haynes St
    Manchester, CT 06040
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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