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Dr. Stephen Patalano, MD

Dr. Stephen Patalano, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Patalano, MD is an ophthalmologist in Somerville, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1989. He is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

CHA Eye Center, Somerville Campus

236 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143
Telehealth available
(617) 665-1552

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patalano specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Patalano's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patalano

2.8
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
38%
38%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
13%
13%
1 star
44%
44%

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Misogynis t & Rude
Saw Steve here for a surgical stye removal this morning. For context, I am a woman in my 20s. During the procedure when i tried to clarify that i could feel the needle & ask if the numbing agent was working correctly, he told me that “You have my nose pierced, so you’ll be fine” & inexplicably added that “women give birth everyday”. This is completely inappropriate, incredibly dismissive of my pain, & made me very uncomfortable. Do not see this “doctor”, this guy sucks.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2024
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The worse staff at Malden location
I was supposed to get some testing, for diabetic and another medication that take never was done…I’m a elderly woman…
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Zola Garcia – Jul 21, 2022
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I waited 15 mins for an assistant to see me.Then she proceeded to dilate my eyes and give me a generic eye exam even though I said specifically I was only there for a glaucoma check. After taking out my contacts and having the dilation, she put me in a room where I waited. And waited. And waited. After 45 minutes of no one know coming by to even say sorry for the wait, I got up and left never having saw the doctor. Unacceptable. An office visit with no procedure should not take almost 2 hours. I immediately called my insurance and told them I am refusing to pay anything for this "visit" when the doctor never even spoke to me. I also told them they should drop this guy and CHA from in network. Sorry for typos but the pointless dilation makes it difficult.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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MS – Apr 10, 2021
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Had him for 4 years. Maybe not his fault but I had progressively worse office visits. This week I had a 2:30pm appointment. By 4pm he still hadn't seen me. No one came out to tell me he was running late, or running beyond late. Unacceptable. I walked out. You can do better.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 23, 2019
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Dr Patalano performed Lasik surgery on my eyes in 2006 and have been very happy with the results. Since then, he has performed the surgery on my wife, my sister and two other friends. I continue to see him for routine eye exams and find him to be warm, caring and extremly smart/knowledge. My three children are now patients of 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Winchester, MA – Mar 07, 2019
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I will never recommend this doctor. I waited for 2 1/2 hours in the waiting room along with many other patients. Clearly either the doctor or the office don’t respect their patients time .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
May 15, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Patalano, MD is an ophthalmologist in Somerville, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University in 1989. He is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Ophthalmology

  • General Surgery

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  • Boston University

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

CHA Eye Center, Somerville Campus

CHA Eye Center, Somerville Campus236 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cha Cambridge Hospital

    1493 Cambridge St
    Cambridge, MA 02139

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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