Dr. John A. Thayer, MD | Westfield, MA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. John Thayer is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 36 years to helping patients preserve and restore their vision. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Thayer brings extensive experience to his practice and is able to communicate with patients in Russian, French, and English.

Dr. Thayer practices at Baystate Noble Hospital and maintains his office at the Westfield Eye Center in Westfield, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 for his care.

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accepting new patients
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19 Ratings
36 years of experience
19 insurance plans accepted
speaks Russian, French, English
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
10 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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don't miss or cancel more than once. they kick you out as a patient. never had an expense like it before.

December 7th, 2019

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My 92-year-old Mom loves Dr. Thayer, and I also love how well he and his staff have communicated with Mom's primary care doctor. Very caring, professional, efficient!

March 31st, 2019

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Have am thrilled having seen this doctor.. Dr. Thayer made me feel relaxed.. Friendly staff.. I had to have a laser procedure done on both eyes.. It went really well.. I'm very pleased!

July 18th, 2017

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I've been to dr. Thayers office, and its been awhile since but the staff was great and so was the dr. Fast and efficient. and courteous .

August 30th, 2016

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Doctor is very polite and professional. His staff is very kind as well. I entered the appointment with lots of questions about my vision, and left feeling confident that all my inquires had been thoughtfully answered. I would recommend this doctor, no questions asked.

August 15th, 2016

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Office staff is rude and unpleasant, in addition to being blatant liars. Over charged copay and deductibles, inaccurate billing. Never again will I ever go to this office! Terrible.

September 5th, 2015

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This doctor was disrespectful and unprofessional. He made sarcastic rude remarks when I complained of eye pain and nausea.

February 21st, 2015

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Dr. Thayer did cataract surgeries on both of my eyes. I felt I was in the hands of a skilled professional. He is also down to earth and made me feel at ease and at home. Dr. Thayer inspires trust and loyalty because he's authentic.

July 23rd, 2014

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I had times where my vision had greyed out over the past year. Dr. Thayer found cholesterol in my retina and sent me to see Vascular surgeon. If not for Dr. Thayer, my vascular doctor told me I could have suffered a serious stroke.

June 27th, 2012

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I had a great experiance at this doctor's office, he was really nice and caring went out of his way to make me feel comfortable. The office staff is really nice and always smiling! You can always get an appointment. I would highly reccomend him

January 19th, 2011

Westfield Eye Center

501 Southampton Rd Ste 1Westfield, MA 01085

Tel: (413) 572-3000

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Baystate Noble Hospital

115 W Silver StWestfield, MA 01085

Tel: (413) 571-0000


Dr. John Adam Thayer, MD	Dr. Theodore Edward Hoffman	Dr. Lyndon Byongkeun Lee, MD	Dr. Andrew Sheldon Jusko, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.5 (10 Ratings)	4.7 (7 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	70 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, French, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Westfield , MA	West Springfield , MA	West Hartford , CT	Springfield , MA
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: Yale University	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1990

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What languages does Dr. John Thayer speak?: Dr. John Thayer speaks Russian, French, and English.
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