Dr. Donald Stephens, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 54

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Donald Stephens, MD is an ophthalmologist in Tallmadge, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Hospitals Parma Medical Center and University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Donald Stephens, MD

Practice

518 West Ave Tallmadge, OH 44278

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Stephens 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Stephens' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stephens

4.4

41 ratings, 17 with a written review
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Mark Y. – May 11, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 17, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Mike – Aug 14, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Govind – Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Diane S. – Jul 27, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Esther B. – Jul 18, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
9 people found this helpful
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Karen in Parma, OH – Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Doris in Cleveland, OH – Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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bruce m in OH – Jun 14, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Sherry Garling in Chardon – Nov 14, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
13 people found this helpful
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Zachary M. in Cleveland, OH – Sep 07, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
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Dimitra in savannah, GA – Jul 20, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
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Diane Boling in Akron, OH – Jun 13, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
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Jennie gibbond in Kent, OH – Apr 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Monica Gillen in Elyria, OH – Dec 15, 2016
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I strive to provide outstanding care in a timely and caring manner.
  • Ophthalmology

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    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Montefior Med Center Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Summa Health Systems/akron City Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Novus Clinic518 West Ave Tallmadge, OH 44278
1

Practice

Anne Jacobs MD LLC37500 Harvest Ave Avon, OH 44011
2
Office5500 Ridge Rd Ste 208 Cleveland, OH 44129
3
The Complete EyeCare Institute Inc.34950 Chardon Rd Ste 102 Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

    3999 Richmond Rd
    Beachwood, OH 44122
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University Hospitals Parma Medical Center

    7007 Powers Blvd
    Parma, OH 44129
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Akron General

    1 Akron General Ave
    Akron, OH 44307
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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