Overall Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars - 433 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.
Excellent Doctor, kind, compassionate
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Everyone was wonderful.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines is one of the most diligent, kind, and highly knowledgeable doctor I have ever dealt with.
This patient rated the doctor 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Good
This patient rated the doctor 4.75 out of 5 stars.
Very good experience.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
I feel that Dr Daines listens well despite having 6 appointments scheduled per hour, and I know that if I require more time, he will do so (which is why I don't get too upset about my own appointment start time running late; I assume that he is with someone else who required extra time.)
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
The Doctor was very thorough, professional and personable.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Daines is very good
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines was exceptional. This was one of the best visits to a doctor's office I've ever had!
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Got the very best care
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines for Optical and his entire Optical Nurse and PA are outstanding.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Over all good
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr. Daines was not only concerned about the welfare of my eyes (which he addressed thoroughly, professionally and compassionately) but took the time to ask about my emotional welfare after the loss of my parents, who were also patients of his. As a family, after many visits with our aging parents, we always had the highest level of confidence in Dr. Daines.I was instantly at easy and confident when I learned that I would be seeing Dr. Daines - I was not disappointed! Simply one of the very best.
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Daines always takes the time to explain everything very thoroughly
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Excellent in every way
This patient rated the doctor 5 out of 5 stars.
Dr Danes has compassion, knowledge and clearly demonstrated a thorough knowledge of my medical condition.
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
Insurance
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