Dr. Damien Macaluso, MD
Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
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Dr. Damien Macaluso, MD
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Damien Macaluso, MD is an ophthalmologist in Asheville, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1995. He is affiliated with Mission Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
4.9 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (37 reviews)
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Wednesday
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8 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 28803
Asheville, NC 28803
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Asheville Eye Associates
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- Mon: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm
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At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Macaluso specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Macaluso's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macaluso
4.9
37 ratings, 32 with a written review
| 5 star | 95% | 95% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 3% | 3% |
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I give this doctor a thousand stars and more.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Karen Marberger – Oct 05, 2023
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Excellent. Dr Mac is kind, skilled, caring and very humble I felt very safe in his hands
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
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Malone – Sep 11, 2023
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This Physician has a wonderful blessed bedside manner and was able to hep restore my eye sight. If I could he deserves more than 5 Stars
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Terrell L Davis MD – Jul 22, 2021
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Dr. Macaluso was recommended by my eye Dr. He has performed cataract surgery on 4 of my friends all of them gave him a great review. I agree
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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H. S. – Dec 15, 2020
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I feel safe and I trust him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Judith W. – Nov 19, 2020
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He listened and has great bedside manner
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Kenneth W. – Nov 12, 2020
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Very good!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Theresa C. – Nov 12, 2020
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He was kind caring compassionate and provided excellent care
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Ardie S. – Oct 27, 2020
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Wonderful staff and an amazing experience. Should have done much sooner.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Jess D. – Oct 23, 2020
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Dr. Macaluso answered all my questions. Him and his staff have been wonderful.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Riddhi P. – Oct 08, 2020
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am highly recommending Dr Macaluso, these PanOptix lenses, and Asheville Eye. So nice to see 20/20 after 55 years of contacts.
Can see distance and reading perfect. Very Professional staff also.
Great Experience !
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Lanetta B. – Sep 30, 2020
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Dr. Mac has been so helpful. He has a great bed side manner. He has given me my vision back. Great, friendly staff.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Charles D. – Sep 29, 2020
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Overall just a tremendous experience. Dr. MacAluso and staff were terrific. I had to have lenses put in both eyes due to detached retinas. Done on separate occasions. Both done swiftly and effectively. Highly recommend. Skilled physician and excellent bedside manner. I did my research prior and happy to truly see it pay off. Great physician.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Gerald Detz – Apr 16, 2020
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i felt well taken care of and was able to trust that i would have successful results
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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A. D. S. – Feb 19, 2020
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My lasik performed by Dr. Macaluso has left me legally blind. I am unable to drive, read or perform many daily activities. There is no cure for post lasik ectasia and it has drastically impacted my quality of life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Oct 02, 2019
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good experience,wonderfully efficient practice.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lindsay H. – Mar 15, 2019
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Thank you for such an amazing experience, thorough, expert and caring. We love him!!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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R. A. – Mar 12, 2019
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much improved eyesight
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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John N. – Feb 27, 2019
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I am extremely pleased with my surgery
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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Pam D. – Feb 27, 2019
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Outstanding Dr!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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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David Z. – Feb 26, 2019
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Dr Macaluso specializes in laser vision correction surgery, cataract surgery, corneal diseases and corneal transplants. He graduated from California State University, Fullerton and University of California, San Diego Medical School. He served his...read morebiography
Dr. Macaluso specializes in laser vision correction surgery, cataract surgery, corneal diseases and corneal transplants. He graduated from California State University, Fullerton and University of California, San Diego Medical School. He served...read moreOphthalmology
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Residency HospitalUniversity Of California At Berkeley
Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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- Recipient of 69
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 100 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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