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Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD

Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD is an ophthalmologist in New Britain, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979. She is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

1 Lake St New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 826-4460

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McDonald 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
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. McDonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonald

4.6

72 ratings, 57 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
4%
4%

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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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Antonio “Tony” Spinelli – Dec 07, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Helen Bonner – Nov 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Denise – Sep 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Sufficiently Reprimanded – Aug 06, 2024
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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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CAS – Jul 13, 2024
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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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May 10, 2024
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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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Apr 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Second visit – Feb 11, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 18, 2023
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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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Nov 20, 2023
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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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Nov 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 28, 2023
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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
Helpful
Wilfredo – Oct 21, 2023
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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
Helpful
Oct 21, 2023
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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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Gerard J. Graci – Jul 29, 2023
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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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Jul 02, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 28, 2023
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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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Jun 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 21, 2023
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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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Apr 14, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Patricia McDonald, MD is an ophthalmologist in New Britain, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979. She is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • 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.

  • University Conn

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Manhattan Eet Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • St Vincents Hospital Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Starling Physicians PLLC1 Lake St New Britain, CT 06052
1

Practice

Starling Physicians PLLC1345 Farmington Ave Bristol, CT 06010
2
Starling Physicians PLLC1210 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109
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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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