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Cataract and Laser Center West clinic

Cataract and Laser Center West

Eye Surgery • West Springfield, MA

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Cataract and Laser Center West is a privately held ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in West Springfield, MA, specializing in advanced cataract surgery and laser eye treatments. The facility hosts over 20 area ophthalmologists and provides outpatient, patient-centered care with state-of-the-art technology. Located at 171 Interstate Dr, West Springfield (HQ) with a second office at the same address, the center operates in the Hospitals and Health Care sector (NAICS 62, 621; SIC 80, 804). Their homepage is cataractandlasercenterwest.com.

Services Offered

  • Cataract surgery
  • Glaucoma treatment
  • Diabetic retinopathy treatment
  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatment
  • Refractive errors and lens implants
  • Eye surgery center services
  • Patient information/language services

Team

  • Dr. David Shield - Ophthalmologist
  • Dr. Frangie - Ophthalmologist

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What is Cataract and Laser Center West?

An eye surgery center in West Springfield, MA specializing in patient-oriented care.

Will I be operated on by my own ophthalmologist?

Yes, your surgery will be performed by your personal ophthalmologist and follow-up visits occur at his/her office.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • US News Health: 86% of patients would highly recommend the facility (Based on data from January 2024 to December 2024)

Patients praise

  • High level of patient satisfaction regarding surgical outcomes for many patients
  • Staff and surgical teams described as professional, compassionate, and welcoming by some patients
  • High performing rating for ophthalmology procedures in standardized reports

Common complaints

  • Reports of long wait times for appointments and procedures
  • Concerns regarding administrative and scheduling efficiency
  • Historical reporting of a serious 2014 incident involving anesthesia complications that resulted in vision loss for several patients

"From the moment I walked in, every single staff member I encountered—from the front desk to the waiting room, the pre-op team, and the surgical staff—was warm, welcoming, and highly professional."

- Patient review published on LocalityBiz

"This has got to be the worst run office i have ever seen. Appointments constantly being changed and when you do get an appointment plan on spending the day."

- Yelp review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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