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Dr. Stephen Castracane, MD

Dr. Stephen Castracane, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Castracane, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Haven, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL / MARION S WHELAN SCHOOL OF NURSING in 1982. He is affiliated with Griffin Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

655 Sawmill Rd West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 934-2222

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Castracane specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Castracane's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Castracane

3.4
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
54%
54%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
38%
38%

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Attentive and Skilled provider
Was a patient of Dr. Castracane's for 20 years before he retired. Incredibly detailed oriented, patient, and kind surgeon. I had a perfect outcome to surgery and would continue to see him today if he wasn't retired.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2024
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Kind, compassionate and thorough!
I've been going to Dr Castracane for decades and highly recommend him.
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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Mark, from Milford – Mar 05, 2023
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gave me a inaccurate lens prescription after an eye exam, would not correct it then went thru the motions of re-examining my eyes again. when I went to him after accidently putting mistakingly putting ear drops in my right eye (all it caused was a little discomfort). he caused me to experience severe pain from the little light he was using (heat). gave me a little eye salve & some tape to keep my eye closed when I slept. right eye still bothers me yrs later!
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Hustled! – Aug 10, 2018
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Dr. Castracane is a rude, surly and incompetent physician. Do not see him. If you are presently a patient, make an appointment with another doctor !
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
4 others found this helpful
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William Musco in Orange, CT – Feb 11, 2018
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Dr. C. was recommended to me with a warning that he runs late with appts and is chatty. That was a mild assessment. He was rude, did not make eye contact with me, did not answer any questions and ultimately prescribed the wrong RX, shape and size of contacts I needed. He literally huffed when I asked simple questions and rushed me out of the room. Poor bedside manner toward a new patient. Would not recommend for basic eye health exams or vision enhancement.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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West Haven, CT – Jul 04, 2017
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Dr. Castracane is an expert in his field and cares about his patients. Thanks to his intervention, I was immediately seen and properly diagnosed.. I am very grateful to have him as my doctor.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Linda Vergoni in West Haven, CT – Feb 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Castracane, MD is an ophthalmologist in West Haven, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL / MARION S WHELAN SCHOOL OF NURSING in 1982. He is affiliated with Griffin Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Geneva General Hospital / Marion S Whelan School Of Nursing

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Richard B. Feldman D.P.M. LLC655 Sawmill Rd West Haven, CT 06516
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St
    Derby, CT 06418
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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