Dr. Vincent J. Patalano II, MD | Somerville, MA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Vincent Patalano II is an ophthalmologist and surgeon with 38 years of experience treating eye conditions and performing surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in ophthalmology at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, along with internal medicine training at Mt. Auburn Hospital. Dr. Patalano holds board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Patalano practices at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and sees patients at locations in Somerville and Malden, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating cataracts and managing diabetes-related eye complications, including Type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients. His surgical expertise includes performing eye exams and retinal imaging to help diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

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3.6

10 Ratings
38 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine
7 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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there are signs in his office in a foreign language. i only speak, read, and write english. i feel he is favoring non-english people. maybe i should find another opthamologist! my wait time was 2.5 hours!

February 14th, 2017

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i waited 3 hours before i saw dr. vincent patalano

November 26th, 2016

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There are two signs in the waiting area stating "just because you are here first doesn't mean you will be seen first". Whoever approved these signs has a lot of hubris. Doctors should have empathy for their patients and should realize the long wait time is not physically and not mentally healthy for their patients.

February 28th, 2015

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Too many appointments for an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. timeframe. That is why there is such a long wait to see the doctor, and that is why the patients are not getting the time they need from the doctor,.

January 17th, 2015

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He is thorough and easy to understand. Takes time to explain things.

April 18th, 2012

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I don't appreciate being forced to wait over an hour and a half because there are 10 other people who have appointments scheduled at the exact same time as mine. That is just unacceptable.

June 10th, 2011

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Dr. Patalano performed Lasik surgery on both my eyes 10 years ago.I was so pleased with the outcome, and the way I was treated, there is no other Dr. I would trust with my eyesight. He has performed additional procedures over the years, and I am always thrilled with the care I receive.

March 8th, 2010

CHA Eye Center, Somerville Campus

236 Highland AveSomerville, MA 02143

Tel: (617) 591-4949

Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Sat9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sun9:00 am - 4:30 pm

CHA Eye Center, Malden

195 Canal St # 2Malden, MA 02148

Tel: (781) 338-8989

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Vincent J. Patalano II, MD	Dr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MD	Dr. Jeanette Youngmi Chun, MD	Dr. Fred Cobey, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Diagnostic Radiology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (10 Ratings)	4.8 (51 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
38 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Somerville , MA	Wellesley , MA	Burlington , MA	Boston , MA
Med School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine	Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Manhattan E E T Hosp, Ophthalmology; Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston MaGraduated in 1988

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