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Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD

Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD

Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1815 Gunbarrel Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
Telehealth available

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Dr. Distefano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Distefano

3.5
24 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
33%
33%

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Best in service and care
Excellent Doctor and staff, A plus, would highly recommend.
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 16, 2025
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I was referred to this clinic, when they called to schedule the appointment I asked about the cost and if they were in network with my insurance. The whole experience was full of lies. I was told I would pay $30, and that they are in network with my insurance. They charged me $90 and now are billing me $230 because they are NOT in network. They only deducted $30 from my bill instead of the $90 I paid. I was told my appointment was with Doctor DiStefano. I never met Doctor DiStefano. I was there for a diabetic eye exam, they did every exam an eye doctor's office could do, and wanted to schedule me for surgery! Now they are billing me for all of it! They gave me a prescription for glasses that I don't need. I was not there to get a prescription for glasses, that's not what my doctor ordered. I did not sign the form agreeing to pay for an exam and prescription, they did it anyway and charged me for it. I feel cheated and lied to, will NEVER go there again, and I DO NOT recommend them.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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May 10, 2020
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Dr Deborah DiStefano is the best! I’ve been to Huntsville, Birmingham and Georgia trying to get help with my eyes for 6 years now. No one, none of these specialists ever wanted to listen to me or cared enough about listening to me. Dr Deborah DiStefano treated me with kindness and a caring heart. She listens to her patients, she and all the people that work their are so very nice and caring. If you really want a fantastic smart caring very professional doctor then you need to make an appointment
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joyce Shirley in Fort payne, AL – Jan 24, 2019
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Office has soooooo many patients that I latterly sat there 2 1/2 hours and was seem for like 30 seconds to a minute.
What went well
No results
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
Helpful
Jan 18, 2019
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Dr Distefano did my lasek procedure on Monday. Apparently my eye was itching while I slept Tuesday night, so of course I shoved my thumbnail in my eye. I called her office before business hours on Wednesday because of the excruciating pain I created for myself. Her staff told me to come to the office immediately, Dr D brought me right back, examined me. She knew how upset I was, she hugged me and told me I was going to be fine. She treated my eye, but most importantly she treated me with care.
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
20 others found this helpful
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Brooke M in Chattanooga, TN – Apr 29, 2016
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Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities CHI Memorial Hospital...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Mass Ee Infirm

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Internship Hospital, 1977
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Practice

Unavail1815 Gunbarrel Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421
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