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Dr. Donald Unwin, MD

Dr. Donald Unwin, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Unwin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Swansea, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

3990 N Illinois St Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 277-1130

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Unwin specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Unwin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Unwin

2.2
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
17%
17%
4 star
17%
17%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
67%
67%

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Unresponsive Staff
They say they will call back and don’t. Dr Unwin said at my initial appointment that he would help me if or when my symptoms returned. He told me to call his office then his office staff said they’d talk to him and call me back but they never did.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
May 03, 2024
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Rushed me out of the appointment. Not Friendly. Did not explain what he was doing. Staff was rude. I left my appointment upset.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Anne Burton – Jan 06, 2021
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He threw a fit when my daughter's eyes started to water during an exam. He threw down the prism and left the room. I called Quantum Vision Center to complain and they blew me off.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
16 others found this helpful
Helpful
Red Bud, Il – Oct 14, 2016
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I would not recommend him to my worst enemy. I have never been treated or talked to so poorly by a medical professional in all my life. Did not explain or comfort me with what he was doing. I was treated for damage that occurred to my lasik lens. Had I not been treated well at the lasik center in St. Louis when I originally got my lasik Dr. Unwin could have traumatized me to the point of never allowing anyone near my eyes. I plan to report my treatment by him to every avenue I possibly can.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
16 others found this helpful
Helpful
Belleville, IL – Sep 24, 2016
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Overcompensated on my lasik surgery then after six months did an adjustment while I had a mild cataract. During the first surgery, he had to be told twice that he was hitting my nose. After the adjustment, eyes became worse. Luckily another MD did the cataract surgery but was unable to adjust due to the two surgeries prior being messed up.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
18 others found this helpful
Helpful
Mark in Collinsville, IL – Feb 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Unwin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Swansea, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Locations

Practice

Unavail3990 N Illinois St Swansea, IL 62226
1

Practice

Clarkson EyeCare204 Bradford Ln Waterloo, IL 62298
2
Novamed Eye Surg Ctr of Maryvi12 Professional Park Dr Maryville, IL 62062
3

Practice

Office18 Ginger Creek Pkwy Glen Carbon, IL 62034
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd
    O Fallon, IL 62269
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr
    Belleville, IL 62226
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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