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Dr. James McDonnell, MD

Dr. James McDonnell, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James McDonnell, MD is an ophthalmologist in Maywood, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
Telehealth available
(708) 216-3408

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McDonnell specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. McDonnell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDonnell

4.1

21 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
19%
19%

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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kathy Labadessa – Feb 03, 2023
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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
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Nov 26, 2022
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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
Helpful
Aug 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
GBrown – Jun 28, 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
Helpful
Tracy in Wonder Lake il – May 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oak Park, IL – Dec 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Emma Murry in Milwaukee, WI – Jan 29, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Doreen in Bolingbrook, IL – Dec 04, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Geneva, IL – Sep 13, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I feel it is an honor and a blessing to care for and serve each and every patient. I love what I do. Patients with crossed eyes experience an extremely thorough and ongoing detailed assessment. We always make sure we have exhausted every other...read more

biography

Director of the Adult Strabismus / Ocular Realignment Service and Pediatric Ophthalmology Service at Loyola University Medical Center since 1995.

  • Ophthalmology

  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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  • University Wisc Med School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Eye Institute Med College Wisc

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • Northwestern University

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Georgetown University

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Loyola University Medical Center2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
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Practice

Office1S260 Summit Ave Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave
    Maywood, IL 60153
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

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