Dr. Duncan Winter, MD

OphthalmologyMaleAge 70

Ophthalmology

Dr. Duncan Winter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saranac Lake, NY and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1984. He is affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Duncan Winter, MD

Surgical Eye Care

86 Main St Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Winter's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Stye
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Winter treats Stye more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Winter treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

Blepharitis
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Winter treats Blepharitis more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Winter treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

Chalazion
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Winter treats Chalazion more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Winter treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Winter's conditions and procedures:

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
  • Anterior Vitrectomy
  • Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
  • Astigmatism
  • B-Scan Ultrasound
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Neoplasm of Eye
  • Blepharitis
  • Blepharoplasty
  • Blindness
  • Blocked Tear Duct
  • Cataract
  • Cataract Removal Surgery
  • Chalazion
  • Conjunctivoplasty
  • Contusion of the Eyeball
  • Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Diplopia
  • Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
  • Drusen
  • Dry Eyes
  • Ectropion of Eyelid
  • Entropion
  • Esotropia
  • Excision of Chalazion
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Infections
  • Eye Test
  • Eyelid Disorders
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Farnsworth Lantern Test
  • Foreign Body Removal from Eye
  • Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
  • Glaucoma
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Headache
  • Hypotony of Eye
  • Iridocyclitis
  • Keratitis
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Edema
  • Macular Hole
  • Migraine
  • Nearsightedness
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Ocular Surface Reconstruction
  • Paralytic Strabismus
  • Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
  • Pinguecula
  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
  • Posterior Scleritis
  • Presbyopia
  • Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
  • Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
  • Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
  • Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
  • Retinal Dystrophy
  • Retinal Hemorrhage
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Senile Cataracts
  • Stye
  • Tear Duct Disorders
  • Trichiasis
  • Ultrasound, Eye
  • Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
  • Vision Screening
  • Visual Field Defects
  • Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage
  • Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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(518) 891-5189

Dr. Winter accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
Open Choice PPO
Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
Savings Plus of Metro, NY
Select
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
200 Series HMO
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) PPO
National EPO
Cigna
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
Connection Employer Sponsored
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
Empire Hospital
Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
BluePPO HSA PPO
SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
MVP Health Care
MVP Health Care HMO
MVP Health Plan EPO
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Medica Choice
Navigate HMO
Navigate POS
Nexus Open Access
Options PPO

Dr. Winter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Winter

4.3

Based on 12 ratings

5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
17%
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What could be improved
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Excellent eye care!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Lois – Aug 15, 2018
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Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and Doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Vanessa – Aug 15, 2018
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The staff at Surgical Eye Care are exceptional. Dr. Winter is very friendly and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Joan – Aug 14, 2018
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fast, friendly, convenient care.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JD – Aug 14, 2018
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Great care, Great staff, Great Doctor! Would definitely recommend friends and family there!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bree in Saranac Lake, NY – Jul 26, 2018
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Dr. Winter is a very attentive Ophthalmologist. I was able to experience this first hand with my son. He was very calming when we had concerns about what was going on. He did not over react, but explained what we were going to do and the steps to figure out our concerns.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 17, 2018
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Biography

Dr. Duncan Winter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saranac Lake, NY and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY...Read more

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Education

1986
Albany Memorial Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
1986
Albany Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital
1985
Albany Memorial Hospital
Internship Hospital
1984
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical School
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Does Dr. Duncan Winter, MD accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Duncan Winter, MD accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Duncan Winter, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Winter's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Duncan Winter, MD treat?

Dr. Winter frequently treats the following conditions: Stye, Blepharitis, and Chalazion. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Duncan Winter, MD's office address?

Dr. Winter's office is located at 86 Main St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Is Dr. Duncan Winter, MD able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Winter provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Duncan Winter, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Duncan Winter, MD is affiliated with Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake.

How much experience does Dr. Duncan Winter, MD have?

Dr. Winter has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Duncan Winter, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 4.3/5 for Dr. Duncan Winter, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Locations

Surgical Eye Care

Surgical Eye Care Pllc86 Main St Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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Surgical Eye Care72 Main St Massena, NY 13662
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Winter is affiliated with the following hospital. Select the hospital below to learn more.

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Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake, NY

82% Patients that would definitely recommend, 12% higher than the national average

1 Award Received

Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)