Dr. Andrew Bainnson, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 60

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Andrew Bainnson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Smithtown, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Bainnson has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1990. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew Bainnson, MD

SightMD

260 E Middle Country Rd Ste 109 Smithtown, NY 11787

Accepting new patients

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bainnson specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Bainnson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bainnson

4.6
83 ratings, 66 with a written review
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Horrible Experience: Dismissive and Rude!
I felt like something was stuck in my eye and I was still experiencing a lot of pain so I made an appointment an hour away from where I live with Dr. Bainnson to get in soon. I was a bit nervous going in, and he was so rude, it made my experience so much worse. He first told me if my eye hurt when I rubbed it, to no longer rub it, ever. When I tried to explain what was going on with my eye, he told me it didn't matter because the brain does not register pain in the same place you feel it in the eye. I told the doctor 'the best way I can explain the pain as like a small piece of glass scratching my eye,' the doctor proceeded to tell me if there was glass in my eye, my eye would never open again or not be normal so that can't be the case. I did not think there was glass in my eye, I was just trying to explain what I felt. He was dismissive, rude, and downright mean to someone seeking out help. He made me feel like I was wrong for seeing a doctor when I felt like something was wrong.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2025
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The staff were all very very polite. And the Doctor was Great. Everyone was very professional.
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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Joseph E. – Oct 06, 2024
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Very knowledgeable
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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Robin P. – Sep 05, 2024
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Professional, inviting and comfortable
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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Laura H. W. – Sep 04, 2024
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Good
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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Cecelia H. – Apr 26, 2024
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Dear park sight MD on Nicholas road is the best place for eye health. Staff is nice and doctors are the best, caring and answers all your questions,I recommend this place to all who are looking for a place for their vision problems.
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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Navroop K. – Mar 09, 2024
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Was a great experience, I would highly recommend him and his staff, they were very professional. MJ
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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M J. – Jan 24, 2024
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Overall everything was great
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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Christine M. – Jan 17, 2024
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Great
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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Raymond J. – Dec 08, 2023
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Very knowledgeable, friendly, professional
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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Claire J. – Dec 08, 2023
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Very accomodated
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mohammed T. – Sep 22, 2023
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They were all very nice and made you feel comfortable
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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Felicia S. – Sep 16, 2023
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The whole office was very friendly!
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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Jennifer R. – May 10, 2023
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Everyone was friendly and professional
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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Debra D. – May 09, 2023
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Dr Bainnson was thorough and accurate in his diagnosis as confirmed by Dr. Shah of Sight MD.
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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C. P. – Jan 31, 2023
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Excellent
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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Mohan S. – Sep 29, 2022
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Have no complaints
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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Joseph B. – Sep 14, 2022
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Sight MD - Dr. Andrew Bainnson
Dr. Bainnson is rude and unprofessional. Run the other way! My son visited his office for an eye issue. After waiting an hour to see him, he walked in, didn't acknowledge us and asked my son why he was there. He wanted to put drops in my son's eye and we wanted to make sure it wasn't to dilate his eyes since he had his regular optho exam later this year. Rather than answering the question and explaining, he said abruptly if you don't want me to put drops then you shouldn't have come. He then went on to tell my son how he could go blind if we didn't check for glaucoma and made assumptions without foundation. He told us that my son had a large stye on his eyelid which may need surgical attention. He did not like when I said we had our own eye surgeon, and wanted us to use a plastic surgeon. He also refused to call the script into our regular pharmacy & insisted we use the one down the hall. When we asked why he said I don't want to tell you. He should not be in practice.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Aug 22, 2022
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Enjoyable, Encouraging, And Reassuring.
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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Matthew T. – Aug 04, 2022
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Good
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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C. N. – Jul 27, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Andrew Bainnson, M.D. is a Board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and general ophthalmology.

biography

Andrew Bainnson, M.D. is a board-certified Ophthalmoogist who specializes in glaucoma and comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Bainnson specializes in the diagnosis and medical and laser treatment of all forms of glaucoma. In addition to glaucoma he...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Kellogg Eye Center University Mich

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995
  • New York Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Overlook Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Overlook Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

SightMD

SightMD260 E Middle Country Rd Ste 109 Smithtown, NY 11787
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SightMD590 Nicolls Rd Deer Park, NY 11729
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