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Dr. Douglas Evans, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Douglas Evans, MD
4.8 (1265 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Evans, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Wakefield, MA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Douglas Evans, MD works in Wakefield, MA as an Ophthalmologist and has 39 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Evans completed a residency at SUNY-HSC. Dr. Evans has has worked on more claims relating to Cataract and Senile Cataracts than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Evans has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 1265 times. They are affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital and Winchester Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Evans practices at Practice in Wakefield, MA and has additional offices in Winchester, MA and Andover, MA.

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Locations

  1. 1 North Suburban Eye Associates
    669 MAIN ST, Wakefield, MA 01880
  2. 2 Edward A Ryan MD PC
    955 Main St Ste 108, Winchester, MA 01890
  3. 3 Andover Eye Associates Inc.
    138 Haverhill St Ste 104, Andover, MA 01810

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4.8
Based on 1265 Reviews
5 Stars (1095)
4 Stars (122)
3 Stars (23)
2 Stars (9)
1 Star (16)

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
    1986
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Residency

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  • SUNY-HSC
    1989
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Douglas Evans, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Evans accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Evans accepts here.

Dr. Evans frequently sees patients for Cataract and Senile Cataracts.

Dr. Evans has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 1265 times.

Dr. Evans is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Evans has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 39 years.

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