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Dr. Donald Macdonald, MD

Dr. Donald Macdonald, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Donald Macdonald, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tinton Falls, NJ. He is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

21 N Gilbert St Ste 200 Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
(732) 741-1902

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Macdonald 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Macdonald's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macdonald

4.2

28 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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
Patricia Dumas – May 14, 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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Joe Grogan – Feb 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Feb 17, 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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Tom W – Jul 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Nov 23, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Tinton Falls - Oct 1, 2021 – Oct 02, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Believe all these 5-Star ratings - they're on the – Mar 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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carl markowitz – Nov 03, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joe Mezzo – Jul 03, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Janet – Mar 04, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Middletown – Nov 13, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
ACG in Lincroft, NJ – Nov 10, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janey in Tinton Falls, NJ – Nov 09, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anne Padulchick in Little Silver – Nov 07, 2018
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Asbury Park, NJ – Jun 21, 2017
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

We are board certified ophthalmologists and optometrists committed to giving our patients the very best eye care with compassion.

biography

I was raised here in Monmouth County and am grateful to have settled here, close to the places and people I love most in my life. My parents believed in the best education for their children, and as such, after attending Forrestdale, I spent four...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Manhattan Eet Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital

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

Practice

Office21 N Gilbert St Ste 200 Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
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Practice

Women Caring for Women PA43 N Gilbert St Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Riverview Medical Center

    1 Riverview Plz
    Red Bank, NJ 07701
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

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

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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