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Dr. James MacDonald, MD

Dr. James MacDonald, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James MacDonald, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 820 San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 615-8413

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. MacDonald specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • 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

3.2

9 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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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JC – Jul 25, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Dec 01, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Jennifer in San Antonio, TX – Jun 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James MacDonald, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital - New York Weill Cornell Center

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Ca

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

San Antonio Orthopaedic Specialists7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 820 San Antonio, TX 78229
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Recipient of 57
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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