Michael J. Nolan

Michael J. Nolan, MD

Patient Rating
4.6 out of 5 (296 Ratings, 90 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Surgery

Areas of Interest

Michael Nolan, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric and adult ophthalmology and adult strabismus (double vision and misaligned eyes) at MaineGeneral Eye Center, where he has practiced since August 2016 and also serves as medical director. His clinical interests include pediatric and adult strabismus surgery; pediatric cataract surgery for children 12 months and older; adult cataract surgery; pediatric nasolacrimal duct obstruction surgery; YAG capsulotomy; laser peripheral iridotomy; and intravitreal anti-VEGF injection for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal vein occlusion.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Education

Education

2006
Loyola University, Chicago, IL, Master's, Medical Sciences

Medical School

2011
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, Medical School

Internships

2012
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

Residency

2015
Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, Ophthalmology

Fellowship

2016
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

November 13, 2024
All office staff were polite, friendly and helpful. I was put at ease and have hard time with balance sometimes and they were very helpful.
November 13, 2024
Always very professional.
November 13, 2024
I'm both fortunate and grateful to have Dr. Nolan as my ophthalmologist. I feel safe, listened to, and respected (quite unlike the awful place on KMD, now called Eye Care of Maine, that I went to for many years).
November 11, 2024
Dr Nolan made me feel listed to, cared for, and kept me informed throughout our appointment. I really appreciated his advice, how thorough he was in the exam and communication. I would absolutely reccomend him to someone. The receptionists were also super helpful and patient.
November 06, 2024
Doctor Nolan is fantastic
November 05, 2024
Doctor was very pleasant and helpful. Did a good job explaining the diagnosis and treatment
October 28, 2024
Testing was done, informed on all results, all went well. Easy Peezy
October 25, 2024
We called there first but were told that we needed to go to Express Care before we could see the on call doctor.
October 23, 2024
Dr. Nolan and his team are exceptional and yes I would refer all of them. Thank you. Bye.
October 08, 2024
I found the doctor and staff very helpful, willing to answer questions and explain my treatment and their recommendations fully. It was a very pleasant and productive time.
October 07, 2024
Dr. Nolan is amazing!!! His MA is also!
September 30, 2024
Dr Nolan and his nurse are exceptional. They explained everything and treated our daughter and us with the most respect.
September 24, 2024
Medical staff and Dr Nolan very kind and took time to address any concerns. Did not feel they were rushing the appointment but genuinely interested in caring for their patient.
September 23, 2024
I appreciated them getting me in urgently. They all were professional, kind and I felt well cared for!
September 18, 2024
I had a hard time calling to schedule and getting referral to get from PCP to office after it was faxed.
September 17, 2024
Grateful for Dr, Nolan's continued follow up and his agreeing to continue to do my annual exams and to contact my eye doctor regarding his continuation as my eye doctor of record. His staff is also wonderful and knowledgeable regarding patient care.
September 16, 2024
Dr. Nolan and his technician were extremely personable, but very technically proficient. And Dr. Nolan assured me that my condition was stable and when I should see him again. I definitely know and can judge him because I'm a retired ear, nose and throat doctor myself. Thank you, bye.
September 16, 2024
Her appt was for 9:00, she was not taken to a room until 9:45.
September 16, 2024
Receptionist was rude. I was waiting to check in and she motioned to come over and she told me "not you, him". I was the first one in line.
September 04, 2024
Courteous and polite
September 03, 2024
It was a long wait time.
September 03, 2024
I was surprised how quickly I got in for an appointment. I was also given a lot of information about the problem and a lot of options for what to do.
August 30, 2024
Nice professionals
August 27, 2024
Dr Nolan is awesome! A great addition I have to say.
August 27, 2024
Thank you
August 27, 2024
Doctor Nolan and all of the staff are polite and professional. All interactions I've had have always been informative on the career necessary.
August 27, 2024
Dr Nolan is the best. He is a quiet person & professional. Answers any questions I have, & makes good recommendations.
August 20, 2024
Dr. Nolan and his staff are fantastic. The care is delivered in a competent caring way. It is very much appreciated.
August 20, 2024
I want everyone to know how much care and respect you can also receive. Thankful
August 15, 2024
Dr. Nolan was kind, took plenty of time answering my questions and concerns and explained my issues and what our next steps should be. I will be having a surgery with him soon, and I feel comfortable with having him treat me.
August 13, 2024
I appreciated the overall care I received, but did not get the impression that all of the notes taken by the assistant were reviewed by the doctor I saw. I had noted a couple of questions that I wanted to ask the doctor in being prepared by the assistant but did not have a chance to ask them. On some level, I expected that the doctor would see them in the notes and inquire.
August 12, 2024
20/20 after 65 years needing glasses!
July 30, 2024
Dr Nolan is a great provider. He is patient and always discusses my treatment and concerns with me. The office staff are always friendly and professional.
July 30, 2024
I was very satisfied with my visit and I was given the information needed to decide on my next step.
July 24, 2024
We love Dr. Nolan. He is amazing with kids. My son is always excited for his appointments, and Dr. Nolan is so good with him and makes him laugh. We've also seen great improvements in his issue since starting his care there. Highly recommend.
July 23, 2024
I think the staff was very helpful and the doctor, it was our first time seeing Dr. Nolan and he was great and informative and had a really good plan. Thank you.
July 23, 2024
Everyone was very kind and professional and explained everything very well. Thank you for the excellent compassionate care you provide.
July 23, 2024
Friendly and helpful
July 10, 2024
I always feel comfortable under Dr. Nolan's care and very happy with all the staff and assistants that aid.
July 09, 2024
You guys did really well, but we had a really long wait time. Maybe you could work on the wait time. And that's all. Thank you.
July 08, 2024
Dr Nolan is really good with my child and we travel just to see him.
July 08, 2024
Dr. NOLAN is the best one you have! He'll stay put if he gets the best assistants So don't lose him - PLEASE!
June 26, 2024
Overall it went well.
June 24, 2024
Dr. Nolan was very helpful. He had a terrific bedside manner. He was very, very nice to me. He explained everything very well and we're definitely excited to go back.
June 24, 2024
I'm very happy with it and always have been with Dr. Nolan's care, his team and everything else. I'm always... they answered anything I needed to know and been responded to as soon as they possibly could get back to me. I don't have a complaint in the world. I give them a plus 10, 10, 10, 10, 10. Okay, thank you. Bye bye.
June 21, 2024
I thought Dr. Nolan at Maine General Hospital explained everything so well, factually, but kindly and with pleasantness that it cut some of our worry that we were worried so much about. He's a very good doctor and I'm so glad that we had him as the eye doctor for my husband.
June 17, 2024
My only issue is getting appointments when I should. They are so very busy even booking out over a year in advance.
June 11, 2024
I am very satisfied with Dr. Nolan's office. The office girls are very helpful, kind, friendly, and I love the expertise of Dr. Nolan. Thank you for a nice visit there.
June 10, 2024
Dr. Nolan was the best person I saw for this issue in the state of Maine and I've seen a lot of them and he was very knowledgeable, he was very clear, he was very, just used different things and answered my questions and was quite excellent. So I appreciate him and the rest, it was very worth the drive. So thank you.
June 06, 2024
The staff was wonderful made me feel good thanks
May 29, 2024
Dr. Nolan was compassionate and very understanding and he did the job that I expected him to do and I'd recommend him very highly. Thank you.
May 28, 2024
Doc Nolan and his staff are wonderful. 'Nuff said.
May 21, 2024
Very happy with Dr Nolan and the team
May 21, 2024
Dr Nolan is an exceptional practitioner. He is so knowledgeable, and explains so that the patient understands completely. Dr. Nolan is a definite asset to MGMC. If he left to practice elsewhere, we would follow him if at all possible.
May 15, 2024
I was great.
May 13, 2024
Dr Nolan and all his staff are the best. I've recommended the group to several of my friends
May 08, 2024
Dr. Nolan is absolutely professional and caring. His assistant was also great!!
May 08, 2024
Dr. Nolan and his staff were extremely professional and efficient!
May 07, 2024
Great team.
April 29, 2024
I have always loved this group of health care providers and staff. I highly recommend them to my friends and family. Even love that the waiting area isn't full of patients like other eye care providers in the Waterville area that I have previously been to.
April 29, 2024
Dr. Nolan is fantastic
April 22, 2024
Doctor was friendly and informative with my care.
April 10, 2024
Dr. Nolan and his technician were very thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and made me feel at ease during the examination and discussion of my surgery.
April 10, 2024
Dr Nolan is excellent. The young lady who collected the preliminary data and images was excellent. The receptionist was excellent.
April 09, 2024
By the time I met Dr. Nolan--whom I'd never met before and who I really liked and appreciated--I had waited a VERY long time, especially initially in the waiting room. It was also extremely disconcerting that the staff initially (prior to Dr. Nolan) didn't even know which eye was needing treatment! Not a real confidence-builder from the patient's end.
April 03, 2024
The associate registered me immediately. She was kind, considerate and efficient. The tech discussed my history and medications. I was impressed with her typing abilities. I am subject to dry mouth because of the many medications that I take. I needed something to drink. The tech was kind enough to bring me two glasses of water. Dr. Nolan was professional, courteous and understanding. My eyes were dilated in order to provide a more detailed exam; the findings were normal. I will see Dr. Nolan as the need requires. I would definitely recommend Dr. Nolan for anyone requiring an ophthalmologist
March 27, 2024
Excellent visit with Dr Nolan
March 26, 2024
They were very accommodating with a late appointment from me (got lost with the directions) They did get me there when I called. Dr. Nolan , filled me in with possible options , surgery not necessary at this time . Going to try adjusting prescription for lenses. Everyone very kind and personable.
March 19, 2024
Hi. Dr. Nolan is really great. I mean, he's... he's a good doctor. The only real problem I have there is that he's not that talkative. I think he's used to talking to kids, so he doesn't really talk, you know, explain what's happening. And as an educated adult, I would personally, I would really like to know what's going on. You know, just... just talking or, you know, explaining or anything... anyway, because he's just kind of in and out. So that's really my only complaint. Otherwise, he's a great guy. Okay, thanks.
March 13, 2024
Very caring staff and Doctor Nolan has great bedside manner. He is very personalable and is always willing to answer any questions you have.
March 12, 2024
The staff and the doctor made me feel very comfortable, and I was confident that I was in the right place! Huge thanks to all of them.
March 06, 2024
Very nice and easy to talk to I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to a friend....
February 28, 2024
Great experience start to finish, thank you.
February 28, 2024
The jury is still out. My care is not over. Still more very important work to be done.
February 14, 2024
It seemed rushed this time. I was scheduled to be seen at 11:30 and wasn't seen till 12 noon and the appointment was much shorter I believe I got done at 12:30 which is considerably short than other eye appointments I've had in the past with this practice. Gave me a prescription but there was no identification what my PD was so I had to look back at my past prescription with my old pair of glasses to find out what it is. Usually, he dilated my eyes and there was none of that. Mind you it had been two years since I saw him last. I had to reschedule the appointment from two years ago because my husband had open heart surgery and we both came down with covid upon him being discharged from the hospital. Overall it felt more rushed this time around. Shouldn't have to wait two years to be seen by a doctor. You spread them out so thin that it can make it hard to make an appointment.
February 14, 2024
Dr. Nolan is wonderful!
February 13, 2024
I had a great experience.
February 12, 2024
Dr. Nolan is the best
February 09, 2024
The team at Dr.Nolan's office were attentive and very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with them on my health care issues.
February 07, 2024
The staff seemed kind and care about ones health. I was very at ease and I pray my operation goes well for the staff and myself. Thanks to all the staff that will be with me at the time.
January 31, 2024
We love Dr Nolan. He's the best
January 30, 2024
The team addressed us as parents and didn't include our daughter who was the patient. Just because she is non verbal doesn't mean she doesn't understand what's going on. Also we were put in an exam room and had to wait for 45 minutes with no explanation of why. Definitely not appreciated.
January 29, 2024
My first visit and it was an emergency visit arranged by my eye Dr. I was so relieved I could be seen same day & get treatment started. Thanks all!
January 09, 2024
Dr. Nolan and his staff are the best! Thanks so very much.
January 08, 2024
I'm definitely satisfied with the service I got. They were excellent I can't ask for better people. They knew what they were doing. They were great on the job, great on the money. And all I can say is good praise for them, and I recommend them to anybody.
January 03, 2024
Like the eye care place.
January 02, 2024
Dr. Nolan and the staff at maine general eye care are fantastic people! I have always received great service. I've been a patient for several years now and i look forward to going back. Can't wait to meet the new doctor of your practice on my next appointment!
December 12, 2023
I was very pleased to meet Dr. Nolan and was at ease with him and confident that I am in excellent hands.
December 12, 2023
Very professional , answered all my questions and talked to me about my concerns!!
December 05, 2023
Dr. Nolan stayed late (6:45pm) to stitch my eyelid after a fall in which I broke my nose and suffered a concussion. He is very kind, caring and gentle.
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