Michael J. Nolan

Michael J. Nolan, MD

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 (341 Ratings, 84 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

December 05, 2025
Staff is always professional and knowledgeable and wait time is always very close to the appointment time. More than pleased with all aspects of this office.
December 03, 2025
Dr Nolan and his staff are always extremely professional and explain the entire process in great detail.
November 24, 2025
Love Dr Nolan. He answers any questions I have.
November 14, 2025
I like Dr.Nolan in his team.
November 12, 2025
I like that everybody was friendly at the eye clinic. They understood when I was talking to them about things that was bothering me and my doctor also gave me other ideas to think about for the future. I like that they care about how I am and how I feel.
November 12, 2025
Dr Nolan and staff are fantastic part of my health care team.
November 10, 2025
The office team and clerical staff are always pleasant and on point. Dr. Nolan is the best, he's pleasant, informative and always makes time to answer questions.
November 05, 2025
Very appreciative of the link providing more information Dr. Nolan sent me about a new prescription.
November 04, 2025
This was the most thorough, thoughtful, detailed exam that I've had in a long time and I really appreciated the care that I received.
November 04, 2025
Dr. Nolan is fabulous. He's figured out why the vision in my right eye keeps getting worse and referred me to an optometrist who can help me. I would walk 50 miles through deep snow to reach his office if I had to. ??
October 20, 2025
Glad you are there.
October 20, 2025
Dr. Nolan and Tech. Assistant are always respectful, caring and professional.
October 10, 2025
I was totally happy about the professionalism received from this visit. Excellent service received from all. Keep up the good work.
October 06, 2025
Very friendly and professional. 10/10 would definitely recommend
October 06, 2025
Dr Noland is wonderful. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and he is very kind and patient. Very thankful to have him for my father in law's eye doctor!!
September 29, 2025
Dr. Nolan is a very capable doctor and I appreciate everything he's done for me. Thank you.
September 29, 2025
Wonderful experience! Dr. Nolan and his team are the best. Thank you all very much!
September 23, 2025
Everyone was kind,professional and trustworthy.
September 22, 2025
Everything was excellent, very supportive, very consistent, very helpful, very knowledgeable. Definitely, I would refer it to my family and friends. Everybody was wonderful.
September 16, 2025
Dr. Nolan and his staff are the BEST!!!!!
September 15, 2025
Dr. Nolan is extremely professional. He really cares about his patients and I would recommend him very highly.
September 15, 2025
We love the whole staff especially Dr. Nolan who explains everything in a way we can understand and answers all our questions with care.
August 29, 2025
They went out of the way to ensure I was seen promptly.
August 26, 2025
Dr.Nolen is always very respectful. My trust in him and his staff is always there. I recommend Dr.Nolen with anyone who needs help with their eyesight!
August 25, 2025
Appointment was scheduled for 8:30. Assistant was on time doing her aspect of the appointment. Waited almost an hour after she finished to see the doctor. He was thorough and took the time to decide how best to proceed. Perhaps less patients scheduled would prevent the excessive wait to see the doctor so he could thoroughly evaluate & assist each patient without the backlog.
August 25, 2025
Office was running about an hour behind. No mention of it when I checked in ON TIME. My time is valuable too. Letting patients know they are running behind would be the courteous thing to do. Very frustrating!
August 14, 2025
The care with Michael Nolan was absolutely wonderful. He was energetic, was able to get my daughter's attention, and he excelled in explaining things to me as a parent who didn't exactly know what was going on. When it came to scheduling the appointment, it was very difficult to get it scheduled. The PSR was rude whenever I called following up on a referral, telling me I would never be able to get in because they were short-staffed. I called multiple times on this. And then when they finally found a cancellation that she was able to get in for, she called and said, you're coming at 930 tomorrow at a three o'clock call. There was no discussion on if I would be able to make it. That was when I had to come. Check-in staff was absolutely wonderful. And then the checkout person didn't even ask the patient's name or anything.
August 06, 2025
I'm very impressed with the way you guys treated my child. You guys were very enjoyable for her. You made her visit fun. She even had a moment where she needs to have eye drops put in her eye, and she does not like any liquid on her face, especially in her eyes. And Dr. Nolan went out of his way to make her feel very comfortable, and he even offered her stickers to kind of help her calm down. I just really appreciate the quality of care that you guys gave us and would 10 out of 10 recommend to the next patient.
August 01, 2025
Staff was very friendly and helpful. But the wait time to be seen was more than a half hour after my scheduled appointment.
July 23, 2025
The medical staff was great. Dr. Nolan was amazing, and so was the rest of his care team. As for the registration or front desk staff, they were kind for the most part. But when my daughter's appointment, I called to confirm it. They provided me the date from the wrong year and then proceeded to tell me how it was my fault, and then got mad when I couldn't take the very next available day, which I just found to be very rude. But as for the medical staff, they did a great job. Thank you.
July 23, 2025
Friendly staff, great location,
July 11, 2025
I really appreciate Dr. Nolan and his location. It's difficult not having any choice in follow-up appointments, the scheduling, having to go so far out and not be able to change is a problem. Thank you.
July 02, 2025
Great group of people. TOP SHELF.
July 02, 2025
A snowstorm caused a cancellation -- 5 months was the nearest opening. 5 months!
July 02, 2025
It was a good experience. Thank you happy 4th
July 01, 2025
Very friendly, answered all my questions
June 24, 2025
Hello. The doctor was helpful, informed. He was rushed, and I did not have time to ask follow-up questions, not because he wasn't willing to entertain them, but because he didn't invite them, I think, because he was preoccupied with the lateness of the day. But in general, my evaluation is positive. Thanks.
June 24, 2025
I am just so happy with the staff and my doctor. They are doing the right things by me as I have a rare condition.
June 18, 2025
The doctor and the nurse that my granddaughter had for her eye exam was extremely patient, extremely well-mannered and tempered and did everything right. It was a very pleasant experience.
June 18, 2025
They were all very professional.
June 16, 2025
Dr. Nolan has been great with my daughter's ongoing eye care
June 11, 2025
Dr. Nolan was great! He conducted my examinations in a warm, friendly and professional manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Nolan's practice to anyone.
June 10, 2025
It would be great if there was a website or a printed summary of your visit or something like that. I guess I'm just used to that from other practices I liked Dr. Nolan.
June 10, 2025
It was disappointing to wait until 2 pm for my 1:30 appointment with Dr. Nolan . Then after 15 minutes with a tech I had another 45 minute wait for the Dr. This is too long to be left in a room with the door closed and no reading material- and most importantly no one checking in now and then to update what is going on. As to Dr. Nolan - he was excellent in every way - gave me a thorough exam, was encouraging, kind and friendly . Couldn't ask for more!
June 06, 2025
Per usual, all staff & medical personnel were professional with a personal touch, kind, helpful, & thorough
June 03, 2025
Staff was friendly
June 02, 2025
Dr. Nolan and his team is so great at making my child feel comfortable. He actually looks forward to his eye appointments and hopes he gets to "see the dinosaurs". It also helps that Dr. Nolan went out of his way to make sure my child got a sticker they liked (going home with 2).. lol. Very great experience!
May 28, 2025
Very happy with the thoroughness of my visit.
May 27, 2025
Dr. Nolan and all of the Staff are very professional and ensure you understand everything that is going on throughout the appointment from check in to checking out. Thank you
May 20, 2025
All personnel were very professional and pleasant
May 13, 2025
Great team, friendly, prompt and skilled. MaineGeneral is fortunate to have Dr. Nolan on staff.
May 12, 2025
Dr. Nolan and his nurse were so kind, knowledgeable and compassionate with the care of my infant son. They exceeded my expectations of care.
May 09, 2025
I can't say enough about him. He's just a very kind, knowledgeable, very professional doctor, and we appreciate him.
May 07, 2025
Dr. Nolan was great! He was very gentle. He explained everything he was doing. He explained the result after each test.
May 07, 2025
The dr was rushing and didn't listen to my issues.
May 06, 2025
Dr. Nolan was arrogant and seemed annoyed to answer what I believed to be important questions about my diagnosis and potential treatment.
April 28, 2025
We look forward to seeing Dr. Nolan every year. He is such a wonderful ophthalmologist and our daughter really trusts him!
April 15, 2025
The staff at the eye care center is terrific! Pleasant, kind, helpful, smiling! And Dr.Nolan is a gem. Explains everything, and understands my concerns about my vision and what I can expect, and is so reassuring. Thank you!
April 14, 2025
We love Dr Nolan
April 07, 2025
Extremely long wait time every time I have been there. 45+ minutes waiting for the doctor at each appointment. I arrived 10 minutes prior to my appointments, waited in the waiting lobby about 10 minutes each time and then once seated in the exam room have had to wait more than 45 minutes each time.
April 02, 2025
Dr Nolan is the best
April 02, 2025
Hi, we have to arrive early for our appointment for registration, which is fine, but then we waited for almost an hour before the doctor came in to see us once we even got into the room. That is not acceptable. If we have to show up early to register, the doctor should be on time.
March 31, 2025
I believe it was the best part of my day. Every one is very nice. Thank you all
March 28, 2025
Very good experience. Dr. Nolan was great, would without a doubt recommend him to others
March 25, 2025
GREAT STAFF TO DEAL WITH !!!!!
March 19, 2025
Dr. Nolan was fantastic! He knew how to talk to my 3 year old to make it a fun and enjoyable experience while checking everything he needed to. His staff was wonderful too and made for an overall quick, thorough, and enjoyable appointment.
March 18, 2025
Dr. Nolan is very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his patients. He is thorough and efficient. His staff is pleasant and professional. Office people are also very pleasant and efficient.
March 12, 2025
Dr. Nolan and his staff have always been pleasant, informative, and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you all.
March 12, 2025
I waited over an hour to see the dr for 5 minutes. Not a great visit.
March 10, 2025
Had a great experience. I was having some issues and they were able to address them.
March 05, 2025
Dr Nolan is very personable
March 03, 2025
Dr. NOLAN'S NURSE IS AMAZING. SHE MAKES U FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE AND ANSWERS ANY QUESTION A PERSON HAS. DR NOLAN IS VERY COMFORTABLE TO TALK TO U HE REALLY LISTENS TO YOUR FEELINGS
February 21, 2025
Dr. Nolan is an absolutely wonderful doctor, very thorough and makes me feel very comfortable and that I can understand things. So Dr. Nolan's office is absolutely wonderful. His technicians, the receptionist, I do for him and yes, so I have all good things to say about him.
February 19, 2025
The doctor that we've seen this time was amazing. I highly recommend him.
February 11, 2025
Regular eye exam and cataract evaluation. Good discussion of treatment options following recommendation for surgery.
February 10, 2025
I think that Dr. Nolan is an outstanding ophthalmologist and I feel the same about his team that works with him. Thank you.
February 05, 2025
My only concern at all was that after the tech did the preliminary steps, I waited for 50 minutes for the doctor to come in.
January 28, 2025
The service was extremely good. It was our fourth time there with Dr. Nolan. He's excellent. His staff is excellent, and we have no complaints. I'm looking forward to going back next year. Thank you.
January 14, 2025
Always positive. Dr. Nolan and his team are exceptional.
January 14, 2025
I did not feel rushed at all! They listened to me and asked questions. I was able to describe my issues, and they understood me! I am very grateful for the level of skill and caring I received. Thank you so much
December 30, 2024
Dr. Nolan is a trusted provider for my daughter's eye health.
December 18, 2024
Dr Nolan was so nice, patient and helpful with my son and myself. Dr Nolan is so knowledgeable and helped me urgently with my son's case which I appreciate greatly he also has the best bedside manners and my son didn't want to leave the office!! Thank you to this amazing team
December 17, 2024
The people working there are the best, they are able to make you feel like your over a friend house
December 16, 2024
Dr Nolan is fantastic. He is kind, caring, responsive and genuinely cares for his patients. We had a lot of questions and he answered each one and didn't rush us. He is wonderful at his job!
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