Overall Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars - 456 total ratings“Vision is so important to people’s lives. I really enjoy being able to help people see better…”
Dr. Bradley Daines’ father worked in international development, which allowed him to travel the world at a young age. “After seeing how most people in developing countries lived, I really wanted to do something that could help others,” he explains. “That’s why I decided to go into medicine as a career.”
An experienced ophthalmologist who performs everything from laser surgery to corneal transplants, Dr. Daines enjoys building a rapport with his patients and helping them achieve the best vision they can. “There are so many effective treatments now; it’s really an exciting time to be an eye doctor. Each year seems to bring solutions to problems we previously thought were unsolvable. Almost every treatment done in ophthalmology – from retinal disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and corneal transplants – has been perfected in ways that were never anticipated. For instance, new partial transplants of the cornea give the advantage of quicker healing times, less risk of infection and inflammation, and reduced chance of rejection. I’m hopeful we’re going to see more dramatic improvements like this.”
After leaving John Hopkins’s Wilmer Eye Institute, where he both practiced and taught ophthalmology, Dr. Daines was looking for an organization that utilized doctors working as a team to provide better health for their patients. “At Reliant Medical Group, I found that I could work with great colleagues in every specialty, which makes it easy to coordinate care. Many of the body’s ailments are manifested in the eyes, so ophthalmologists often work together with other specialists to help the patient. Everyone here at Reliant Medical Group puts the patient first – it’s really a great environment to practice in.”
When providing care for a patient, Dr. Daines likes to treat them like a member of his own family. “I ask myself, what would I do if this were my brother or my father, or my sister? Then I act accordingly. There are so many alternatives in any given situation with a patient. This helps me make sure that my patients’ best interests are being put first.”
As an ophthalmologist who treats sight-threatening diseases and performs many types of eye surgeries, Dr. Daines has the opportunity to make a big impact on his patients. “I once had a patient who couldn’t see the hand in front of his face, and I was able to restore nearly perfect vision through a transplant. It’s really a joy to make that much of a difference in a person’s life.”
In his spare time Dr. Daines enjoys traveling, downhill skiing and playing the trumpet. He also likes to volunteer for organizations such as Orbis International and Deseret International where he can use his ophthalmology skills to help others in need. He has visited hospitals in Kenya and Ethiopia to not only help patients but also pass on his skills to other medical professionals. “Vision is so important to people’s lives. I really enjoy being able to help people see better, whether it’s here in Worcester or some other part of the world.”
Star ratings are based on patient responses to 5 questions about the care they have received from their provider. Responses are measured on a scale of 1-5 and the average score is displayed in an easy to view, 5-star format. Learn more about how we measure our patient experience.
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This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I have already recommended this doctor to friends that are contemplating cataract surgery
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Great experience Dr Daines and his assistants were wonderful
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Good
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. DANES is amazing
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
The above assessment is for Dr. Danes. He is a fantastic doctor!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent "briefing" on cataracts and treatment.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines was professional, friendly, empathetic, respectful and he took time to thoroughly explain the examination and the recommended surgical procedure.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent choice for this doctor
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines was so very caring and knowledgeable! I would recommend him to anyone that is going to have cataract surgery!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
First visit with Dr Daines and it went very well! I am very confident in his care and the plan of care. I would recommend him to others without a doubt.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Good experience
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines was very kind and explained my condition in ways that were easy to understand.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines is by far the most pleasant doctor I have ever met.
Offices and Locations
Worcester – Neponset Street
Overview
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Clinical Interests
Cataracts
Complicated Cataract Surgery
Cornea
Dry Eye Syndromes
Glaucoma
Infectious Keratitis
Lamellar Corneal Transplantation
LASIK
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Disease
Pediatric
Transplant
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Education
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Internship: University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Residency: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Wilmer Eye Institute
Languages Spoken
English
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