Summary

Dr. Lester Mcdonald specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and has been practicing for over four decades, bringing extensive experience to his patients. Dr. Mcdonald is fluent in English.

Dr. Mcdonald is affiliated with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital and practices at locations in Corning, New York, Sayre, Pennsylvania, and Binghamton, New York. He treats conditions such as anterior basement membrane dystrophy and contact lens-related corneal problems. His expertise includes performing YAG laser capsulotomy procedures and comprehensive eye examinations. Patients have given Dr. Mcdonald an average rating of 4.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 42 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Medical College
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Lester J Mcdonald has 3 locations

Corning Ophthalmology

130 Center WayCorning, NY 14830
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sayre Ophthalmology Department of Robert Packer Hospital

1 Guthrie SqSayre, PA 18840
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Guthrie Binghamton Specialty Eye Care Ophthalmology

1159 Vestal AveBinghamton, NY 13903
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.9 
42 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Corning , NYScranton , PABellmore , NYBellmore , NY
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lester J Mcdonald

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • AmeriHealth Caritas¬† - Medicaid Managed Care "
  • CDPHP¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Cigna¬†
  • Coventry
  • Excellus (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New York) for New York State employees¬†
  • Excellus (Blue Cross-Blue Shield - New York)¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Fidelis Care¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Geisinger Health Plan¬†
  • Geisinger Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Highmark (Blue Cross - Blue Shield - Pennsylvania)¬†
  • Highmark¬† Wholecare - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Highmark¬† Wholecare - Medicare Advantage
  • Jefferson (formerly Healthcare Partners)- Medicare Advantage¬†
  • Lifetime Benefits Solutions (part of Excellus - Blue Cross Blue Shield -¬† New York)
  • Martins Point Healthcare -Tricare¬†"
  • Medicaid - New York
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania¬†
  • Molina Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • MVP Health Care¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Nascentia - Medicare Advantage¬†
  • Pa Health & Wellness¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • Pa Health and Wellness - Commercial Exchange Product only (Obamacare)¬†
  • Tricare (Humana Military)
  • United Behavioral Health (Behavioral services)¬†
  • United Healthcare¬†
  • United Healthcare¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • UPMC Health Plan¬† - Medicaid Managed Care
  • VA Community Care Network - Veterans Affairs (VA/Optum/United Healthcare)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lester J Mcdonald has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lester J Mcdonald has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1984

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Which hospitals is Dr. Lester Mcdonald affiliated with?
Dr. Lester Mcdonald is affiliated with Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital.
Where is Dr. Lester Mcdonald's office located?
Dr. Lester Mcdonald's office is located at 130 Center Way, Corning, NY, 14830.
What languages does Dr. Lester Mcdonald speak?
Dr. Lester Mcdonald speaks English.

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