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Dr. Tara Cronin, MD

Dr. Tara Cronin, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Tara Cronin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Branford, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

6 Business Park Dr Ste 102 Branford, CT 06405
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cronin 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Cronin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cronin

4.8
30 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Excellent
Careful evaluation. Lots of testing (necessary.) Explains what and why. Involved me in decision making. Considerate of costs involved. Busy but not rushed. I got all the time I needed and more. Definitely one of the best!
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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Feb 01, 2025
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Excellent
Explained upcoming surgery in easy to understand manner Very reassuring Great chair side delivery
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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rich suval – Jan 16, 2025
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Exceptional Doctor
I have been a patient of Dr. Cronin's for years now. She is thorough in her examination as well as in her review of patient history and tests performed by staff. As she reviews, she explains what she is looking for in her assessment of my eye health. She always gives me an opportunity to ask questions and express any concerns that I have, and I never feel rushed through a visit. I also cannot say enough good things about the competence and demeanor of the staff. With some medical practices, the professionalism of the staff does not mirror that of the doctors. That is not true of this practice. I feel valued as a patient by all I come in contact with from the moment I enter the door. For these reasons, I have referred a number of people to the practice and will continue to do so.
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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Aug 26, 2024
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Great doctor experience!
Great bedside manner.
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
  • Long wait times
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May 11, 2024
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Dr Cronin is thorough in her assessments, listens, and has a broad understanding of rare conditions (including EDS).
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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Susan Nedd – Jan 13, 2024
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Outstanding Physician
Dr. Cronin, a highly regarded physician, has exemplary expertise, attends to the needs of the patient and is compassionate.The office staff are professional, competent and caring.
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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Nov 09, 2023
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Dr. Cronin and her staff were very thorough in their exam of my eyes with great bedside manner.
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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Nov 01, 2023
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excellent physician and caring and personable
very interested in patient and their particular needs, and concerns encouraging thorough and professional .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2023
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Caring & talented
Dr. Cronin is a terrific dr. who treated my double vision. Ultimately needed survey but she explained the diagnosis and treatment options. Called me after surgery to check in and everyone made me feel calm and I’m good hands.
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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Ave – Jan 06, 2023
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An excellent doctor
Dr. Tara Cronin is my favorite doctor. She is friendly and smart. She is knowledgeable on her profession, and her surgical skills is excellent. I had my eye muscle surgery with her two and a half years ago. She corrected my double vision. Now my eyes are doing great . She is extremely professional. She takes time at office visit and never rush through the exam. I trust her and feel comfortable with her.
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dongmei Gu – Dec 25, 2022
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Exceptional care
We did a family of 4 visit today. Everyone was friendly, professional and so very thorough. Dr.Cronin was fantastic and excellent with our kids and us.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jk – Mar 04, 2022
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Dr. Cronin has resolved a major concern regarding my eye issues. I am eternally grateful for her expertises and experience in the field of eye care. Thank her for her patience and the caring of her patients.
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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Joan Clinton – Feb 20, 2022
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Dr. Cronin and staff were amazing.
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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Barbara Mitchell – Jan 22, 2022
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Extremely professional, knows how to work with children, and adults. We have come for a few years and feel very comfortable during visits. Would recommend to any patient and family
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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Blerta Green – Nov 01, 2021
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Dr. Cronin and her entire staff were extremely professional and most importantly thorough with their eye examination. They took their time explaining everything to me and my daughter. I cannot say enough about the staff.
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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Anne Scandone – Oct 07, 2021
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Very professional and knowledgeable. My experience is always excellent.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tom P. – Sep 25, 2021
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I met with Dr. Cronin to discuss my options for complications with strabismus. We discussed my medical history and decided that an additional surgery would be needed. She is very compassionate and explained the procedure very well.
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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Sep 16, 2021
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Dr. Cronin is fabulous. She took the time to explain every test and the results. I have already seen progress. So glad to have found her.
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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Sue V – Aug 22, 2021
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My 4 yo had an appt at 2:20pm. After talking to the receptionist 3x we were called in 50 min late. After a quick initial exam by an assistant they dialated her eyes. We then sat for an HOUR before being called back to an exam room to wait some more... at least they put on a movie. The doctor came in at 4:48! We arrived 15 min early at 2:05 and left at 5pm!!! The doctor spent less than 10 min with us and we were there for 3 hours. We missed our swim lessons and my kids (4) and (2) were going stir crazy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca G – Oct 30, 2019
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I just had surgery and Dr. Cronin is a fantastic Doctor, and a warm and wonderful human being. She is so thorough, and has endless patience for questions. One thing that makes her extraordinary is her personal follow ups by phone. She takes the time to call her patients for two reasons: One to ask if they have any last minute questions about their upcoming surgery and second, to see how her patients are doing after the surgery. Then she follows up by an office visit. She is the best!
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
6 others found this helpful
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sharon davies in CT – Oct 25, 2018
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About Me

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Dr. Tara Cronin, MD is an ophthalmologist in Branford, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

The Eye Care Group PC6 Business Park Dr Ste 102 Branford, CT 06405
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The Eye Care Group250 Indian River Rd Orange, CT 06477
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

The Eye Care Group PC1201 W Main St Ste 100 Waterbury, CT 06708
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 3:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd
    Greenwich, CT 06830
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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