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Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Ophthalmology*

4.4 (5)

Corning, NY

Accepting new patients

40 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Dr. Lester McDonald, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Corning, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with Guthrie Corning Hospital and Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Patients rated Dr. McDonald an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. McDonald works at Guthrie Corning Centerway in Corning, NY with other offices in Binghamton, NY, Sayre, PA and Vestal, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes and Lacrimal Gland Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McDonald's Office Locations

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Guthrie Corning Centerway
130 Center Way, Corning, NY 14830 Directions (570) 887-7150
2

Guthrie Binghamton Specialty Eye Care
1159 VESTAL AVE, Binghamton, NY 13903 Directions (607) 722-1755
3

Guthrie Sayre
1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA 18840 Directions (570) 888-5858
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Guthrie Vestal
2517 VESTAL PKWY E, Vestal, NY 13850 Directions (607) 798-1452

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Guthrie Corning Hospital
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital

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About Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Specialties*

Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience

40 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, Tagalog

NPI Number

1275504615

Education & Certifications

Medical Education

NEW YORK Medical College

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Lester McDonald, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Lester McDonald, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McDonald is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Lester McDonald, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. McDonald accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Lester McDonald, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. McDonald has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Lester McDonald, MD work with?

Dr. McDonald works at Guthrie Corning Centerway in Corning, NY with other offices in Binghamton, NY, Sayre, PA and Vestal, NY. View the full addresses on Dr. McDonald’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Lester McDonald, MD treats?

Dr. McDonald has seen patients for Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes and Lacrimal Gland Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McDonald on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Lester McDonald, MD speak?

Dr. McDonald speaks Tagalog.

How do patients rate Dr. Lester McDonald, MD in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. McDonald. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McDonald.

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Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McDonald, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McDonald appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Overview of Dr. Lester McDonald, MD

Dr. McDonald's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations

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