Patrick Rapuano

Patrick Rapuano, MD

Patient Rating
4.8 out of 5 (401 Ratings, 112 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

Ophthalmology and Surgery

Areas of Interest

Patrick Rapuano, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who treats patients at MaineGeneral Eye Center, which he joined in August 2023 after completing his residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Rapuano specializes in cataracts and cataract surgery; medical management of glaucoma; selective laser trabeculoplasty; laser peripheral iridotomy; minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS); diabetic eye exams; YAG capsulotomy; and medical management of corneal disease. His clinical interests also include dry eye syndrome, management of ocular injuries and corneal disease.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

2009-2013
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, Bachelor's, Classics

Medical School

2015-2019
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY

Internships

2019-2020
Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Internal Medicine

Residency

2020-2023
Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Ophthalmology

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Behrens Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

November 15, 2024
Except for the fact is was over a 2 hour drive the information from Doc who was very knowledgeable and helpful was well worth drive even though we have to go to different hospital for care
November 14, 2024
Love them
November 13, 2024
Dr Rapuano is thorough, caring and attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about everything to do with my case. I highly recommend him and his team.
November 12, 2024
Dr Rapuano n his nurse were amazing. Very careful n very throughal
November 07, 2024
I had a great experience. It was the best experience I've had as an ophthalmologist, and I've been to several in the past, and this was my favorite experience. And I appreciate the wonderful care that I have received and look forward to working with you guys again. Thank you. Bye-bye.
November 06, 2024
Dr. Rapuano is a gift to us here in Waterville and to the surrounding areas. He is knowledgeable. He has a good background and I trust him implicitly. His help, his staff is also very knowledgeable, very polite and very helpful. So, that's what I have to say. I'm very pleased with Dr. Rapuano.
November 06, 2024
It was a good experience
October 30, 2024
I thought everybody was very professional. They gave me answers when I asked and I just thought everybody was very, very friendly and good to deal with.
October 30, 2024
Dr. Patrick is excellent as far as I'm concerned, and I think everyone there is very nice.
October 24, 2024
I couldn't understand anything the lady was saying. Bye.
October 23, 2024
Very friendly and pleasant, answered any questions I had cause I like to know in plain English, it was my first visit and was extremely pleased. Thank you!
October 18, 2024
I felt that the office staff was wonderful. They were caring. They were helpful. They listened to me. And I think that Dr. Rapuano was really great. I really felt like he cared for me as a patient. It was a good experience. Thank you.
October 18, 2024
The doctor took the time to explain my situation to us
October 17, 2024
My husband was pretty pleased with his appointment and everything and looking forward to it. And he said he was very impressed.
October 16, 2024
Dr Rapuano is the best!!
October 11, 2024
Everyone is always pleasant and both my husband and myself really like Dr. Rapuano. We feel he is extremely knowledgeable and very caring.
October 04, 2024
The doctor took me on an emergency basis and got me right in and I had never met him before and he was so tender and kind and I would go to him for anything.
October 04, 2024
Wonderful Provider, very blessed to have him!
October 03, 2024
Patrick and everyone I met were professional and engaging.
October 01, 2024
They did not tell me they were going to dilate my eyes. It took me till 7pm to get home. My daughter and son-in- Law had to come get me. Then he had to rush back to go to work at BIW. THE DR. WAS VERY NICE AND INFOMATIVE of my eyes surgery. Thank You
October 01, 2024
My experience was great. All staff were so nice and helpful. Very professional. I know I will be in good hands. Thank you!
September 25, 2024
They have a great team!
September 20, 2024
The whole visit from first checking in up to meeting with doctor , checking out, was Great. Everyone smiled and was friendly. The doctor was extremely easy to answer questions and very "down to earth". Didn't rush.
September 19, 2024
I went to 3 other eye doctors, who could not diagnose my issue. I was thrilled that he had the knowledge and equipment to determine what was wrong, and how to fix it. I walked in to this facility absolutely miserable, and left "cured". Fabulous doctor and wonderful staff!
September 19, 2024
Dr Rapuano's very methodical style of communication gave me confidence that my eyes are to receive the best of care. The ophthalmic tech inspired confidence as she performed testing. A special thanks to front desk - explicit instructions.
September 18, 2024
Highly recommend Dr. Rapuano at Maine General Eye Center. Dr. Rapuano is a great asset to Maine General. Very efficient and knowledgeable staff.
September 18, 2024
First visit to discuss cataracts and it was a great experience. I was put at ease from the time I spoke with the PSR until speaking with the checkout nurse and getting all appointments set up. The doctor and his assistant who did all the tests were both excellent. I have no qualms about the surgery.
September 18, 2024
I have an extensive Patient Portal MEGEN with various and sundry hx of aches and pains but I don't yet see any entry from MG Eye Center...this was a referral to the eye surgeon by my ophthalmologist so I don't know if that counts to the portal... Many Thanks,
September 13, 2024
Dr. Rapuano is extremely thorough with his explanations and his procedures. He has my complete trust!
September 11, 2024
Patrick Rapuano is a wonderful ophthalmologist. We are very lucky to have him up here.
September 06, 2024
Every one was so kind and knowledgeable.
September 06, 2024
I loved Dr Rapuano. He was very caring and answered all my questions. The technicians/nurses were friendly and helpful.
September 05, 2024
I just think he's wonderful. He explains everything so good and what a personality he has. Really he has nice bedside manners. He's a wonderful, wonderful person and doctor. I would recommend him to anybody, everybody I should say.
August 30, 2024
Was very accommodating. Can not think of any negatives to complain about
August 26, 2024
Everyone I met was smiling and friendly. The staff was knowledgable and helpful. I felt confident that my care was important to them.
August 26, 2024
Dr.Rapuano is a very skilled and both my husband and I who are his patients, are pleased with his ability to ide ntify and diagnose eye disease. He also has an empathetic manner and hears and understands our concerns given we are both elderly and value our eyesight. Maine General is fortunate to have an exceptional ophthalmologist on board. He encourages contact anytime we encounter visual changes/ problems.
August 16, 2024
Hi, I got exceptional help from everybody that was there. Everybody was very friendly and very accommodating, answered all my questions and my concerns and I have absolutely complete faith in the practice that I was at. Thank you very much.
August 15, 2024
Doctor was fully aware of my history and was well prepared. Medical assistant was not prepared!
August 15, 2024
Very compassionate staff that demonstrated a level of care that was above and beyond needed.
August 14, 2024
The staff was knowledgeable and caring
August 12, 2024
The service was well done from the front desk to the provider. My first impression was very well experienced, the friendly atmosphere, the smile of everyone put me at ease and I was reassured by the service received and the response to all my questions. I trust you guys keep up your good job.
August 12, 2024
Dr. Rapuano was so kind and considerate and took his time to make sure I understood everything we talked about. The eye associate was the best person in a Drs office that I ever met. She was kind and considerate and knew how to explain it all to me. She was very thorough And went out of her way to make me comfortable. Loved her. She needs a rose for her desk. The receptionists were also very friendly and kind and professional. Great staff at Maine General Eye Care. I will recommend Maine general eye care to everyone I know . Thank you for a great staff.
August 09, 2024
Well done
August 08, 2024
It was useful as I'm beginning to understand the situation with my eyes.
August 08, 2024
Dr. Rapuano explained everything he was going to do thoroughly. His treatment (cornea scraping) was steady and thorough, and he made a scary treatment extremely tolerable. He has a very calming demeanor about him.
August 08, 2024
Very thorough exam, very conscientious staff. Doc knowledgeable but appeared in a rush
August 05, 2024
The receptionist who booked my next appointment was not very helpful.
August 02, 2024
Dr. Made me feel comfortable.
August 01, 2024
Dr Rapuano gave me exceptional care. He was extremely thorough. He communicated clearly. I was impressed by his expertise and professionalism.
July 29, 2024
Everyone is very nice & professional Always very timely
July 29, 2024
This was my first visit with this doctor at this practice. He was very pleasant, introduced himself right off. During each step of my care he explained everything clearly with the findings and plan of care. Very focus on me during the whole visit to make me feel comfortable and made sure I understood everything. The tech that work with him I give her high marks also.
July 19, 2024
The Doctor is as nice and sweet as the reviews state. I thought he was amazing & his partner who does the initial exam, is also very thorough and very knowledgeable about everything. I am putting all my faith into this team.
July 19, 2024
Dr. Rapuano was so thorough for my procedure. I had several questions and he took the time to answer each one. I am very confident in him!
July 19, 2024
I think the Dr's go above the regular care to there patients I was very impressed
July 18, 2024
I was a little overwhelmed with the diagnosis and would have liked written info for me to review at home! Everything else was fantastic.
July 15, 2024
Very good
July 15, 2024
Always a positive experience
July 12, 2024
Clearly Satisfied
July 11, 2024
Well, I got told by the doctor that I was placed with by your facility that he doesn't specialize in my conditions. So I was placed with an incompetent doctor when there was a doctor who could've seen me. Want to know the reason they gave me for being placed with an incompetent doctor? Because the other one was booking out for over a year. So I wasted my time, gas, mileage and money to be told that I couldn't get any help at this appointment. I'm furious with Maine General and will not be returning to any of your facilities. I have called patient advocates and still haven't gotten a call back. HORRIBLE patient care!! Maine General truly is the worst place you can go to for your care!!
July 05, 2024
Thank you. We are on vacation and got excellent care in a very timely manner.
July 05, 2024
Great!
July 01, 2024
All staff at this visit were excellent.
June 14, 2024
Dr. Patrick is great
June 03, 2024
Very polite staff. Very knowledgeable
May 23, 2024
Dr. Rapuano was very knowledgeable and took time to fully discuss my results and options.
May 23, 2024
It was great
May 22, 2024
Everything went well and they were very kind and nice. Thank you.
May 22, 2024
I feel that I have been receiving excellent care.
May 14, 2024
Staff were amazing and went out of their way to work around the doctor's schedule to make an appointment for me the same day I called. Dr. Rapuano remains impressive and thorough with my care and addressed all of my concerns. I couldn't be happier with my experience there.
May 13, 2024
Thank you... Everyone was great.
May 10, 2024
I'd just like to say that I was very pleased with the staff and the information they gave me in regards to my eye situation. And I'm very happy that the procedures to be done on my eyes have been set up. I didn't expect it to happen so quickly, and I'm really pleased about that. Overall, it was just a very positive experience, and I'm grateful all the way around. Thank you.
May 10, 2024
Every test was explained to me and the ophtalmologist took time to explain the surgery and treatment plan and post surgery restrictions.
May 10, 2024
This was my first time meeting with Dr. Rapuano. He was very knowledgeable, thorough, and kind.
May 09, 2024
Thoroughly satisfied. All needs met
May 03, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff. Dr. Rapuano was very kind and knowledgeable. He really took time with me as he stopped the exam to look right at me and listen to me.
May 02, 2024
This is my first time with Dr. Rapuano and I am very pleased on my first visit.
April 22, 2024
Welcome to Dr. Rapuano. I hope he stays!
April 15, 2024
Dr Patrick Rapuano, did an excellent job of checking my right eye for any damage that might have happened.
April 12, 2024
Dr Patrick Rapuano was very through and knowledgeable. He is very personable and I feel very confident my Sister is very fortunate to have Dr Patrick Rapuano .
April 11, 2024
Dr. Rapuano was very thorough. I left there feeling very confident that my needs are being met and taken care of.
April 11, 2024
Thank you for takeing care of my eyes
March 29, 2024
It was amazing. I had a question after my appointment and the provider called me back to give me the information. Staff at the front desk was very kind.
March 28, 2024
Dr Patrick Rapuano was great!
March 25, 2024
I feel that I was well, well received. It's the best experience I've ever had with an eye doctor, and I have already started to recommend Dr. Rapuano to other people, and I'm very grateful for having met him. Thank you.
March 21, 2024
Dr explained things to me and he understood my concerns. Took his time to answer questions. Has a pleasant manner working with patients.
March 18, 2024
The Dr and his assistant were wonderful! The lady at check out.... not so much .. rude with zero personality
March 15, 2024
So far we are grateful for the competency of all we have dealt with. We know you are short staffed but there is consideration and professional care just the same.
March 14, 2024
Thanks for taking care of me!
March 11, 2024
The new doctor is wonderful. He was knowledgeable, concerned, supportive and very pleasant and helpful. I was delighted to meet him and have his assessment of my situation. I would highly recommend him to potential patients. I feel fortunate to be under his care.
February 26, 2024
Everyone at this practice is very professional and very caring.
February 22, 2024
Dr. Rapuano was very pleasant. He was very through with my care. He explained everything and went through all the choices I had concerning my care. I would recommend him to everyone I know.
February 19, 2024
Everyone was very friendly!
February 19, 2024
First visit there.
February 16, 2024
Good experience. Appointment
February 12, 2024
Office staff was great - professional and friendly. First visit with Dr. Rapuano. He was thorough, caring and took time with me. Thank you, all!
February 09, 2024
My whole experience was not what I expected. Dr Rapuano amazed me with the knowledge of optic neuritis, but in MS patients. He made me feel very relaxed with his confidence as an eye surgeon. Dr Rapuano explained what was going on with my eyes and the problems that needed to be corrected. I liked the way he explained to me about my eye being 3 layers, hardwood floor, on top rug cushion and rug on top, and how the cushion was bunching up and causing the problem. I liked how he took his time, and I didn't feel rushed at all. I wished all doctors were like Dr. Rapuano. Dr. Rapuano assistant was very thorough and explained everything that the machines were doing. Explaining everything that was about to happen and repeated a minute before it was going to happen. What a great team!
February 07, 2024
Dr. Rapuano is terrific. I was really impressed!
February 05, 2024
Dr P. Rapuano was very friendly and knowledgeable. Took his time with me. Great bedside (chairside) manner. Have recommended him to friends.
January 24, 2024
The doc understood me well thanks
January 24, 2024
Excellent staff. Dr. Rapuano was very pleasant and thorough. He took the time to explain diagnoses and plan of care. I had a great visit.
January 22, 2024
The entire team was kind, knowledgeable, professional, and caring. I was seen very quickly from a referral and so appreciated the level of care I received! I felt so confident in the team's care and appreciated being treated with respect and also spoken to honestly. Feeling extraordinarily grateful for everyone I met there - it felt personal and I so greatly appreciate that in such a professional setting. Most sincere thanks to you all!
January 19, 2024
So nice and explain everything in great detail
January 11, 2024
I was very, very pleased with the doctor. He was extremely nice and extremely helpful, as well as his assistant. I would highly recommend them. Thank you.
January 11, 2024
I'm very pleased to have Dr. Rapuano become part of the practice. He's a great practitioner and I think we're very fortunate to have him up here in Central Maine. Let's hope we can keep these physicians.
January 05, 2024
Dr Rapuano is thorough, smart, straightforward, extremely friendly and engaged. He's great! Brilliant hire.
December 28, 2023
Dr. Rapuano and his assistant were EXCELLENT in EVERY WAY!!! I would certainly recommend this team to anyone and everyone! I was more than pleased with my care! Thank you!!
December 14, 2023
Very through. Administered a number of tests, no delays, explained what was going on. Good visit.
December 11, 2023
Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable.
December 11, 2023
Dr. Patrick Rapuano is really great. This was my 1st exam with him. He is very attentive, performing most of the tests himself and obviously familiar with my records. I feel I can trust him. The tech was very knowledgeable as well. I really like this office!
December 07, 2023
Very pleased with my visit experience
December 06, 2023
Dr R will be a huge success Keep him if you can.
December 01, 2023
Excellent friendly kind and respectful
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