Michael J. Nolan

Michael J. Nolan, MD

Patient Rating
4.7 out of 5 (340 Ratings, 91 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

April 06, 2026
Excellent visit with dr Nolan til we was told your shutting down that office. Finally find doctors that care an now haven to start over again. No happy with maine general management. Too bad u don't care about ur patients.
April 06, 2026
I was very disappointed to hear the they were closing, this is has been the perfect place to bring my daughter I really hope they reconsider because I hate Portland and Bangor is not the greatest location either. Please reconsider because this place has been amazing!
March 31, 2026
This was my first time there. The assistant that did preliminary tests and info was great, very personable, caring and efficient. Dr Nolan was patient, thorough and wonderful about testing and working with me on issues and solutions. I am very happy with my care.
March 24, 2026
I was impressed with how thorough the exam was and both the assistant who did the preliminary part of the appointment and Dr. Nolan were very thorough and pleasant and helpful within the range of what they provide. So I really appreciated it. The only thing that wasn't great was that it took me many, many months to get an appointment but I hadn't been to that office in just about three years. So yeah, so now I will try to get there annually. Thank you.
March 24, 2026
Dr. Nolan is very professional and nice.
March 24, 2026
I'm very happy with Dr Nolan very knowledgeable and caring, listens to all questions and answers all. The staff is very cordial and attentive. I couldn't be happier.
March 17, 2026
Very nice and kind
March 16, 2026
Dr nolan as well as every one there are my favorite
March 12, 2026
Had trust in Dr Nolan and staff. Waiting on referral and not sure how that will go. Also waiting on bill and wondering what that will look like as I will be paying it!
March 10, 2026
Hi, there was a mix-up in the referral from the referring physician group to Dr. Nolan's office. And when we figured out the issue, Dr. Nolan's office was on it, like, just extremely quickly and so responsive. So we really appreciated it. Thank you.
March 06, 2026
Dr. Nolan is very good. Glad for his recmention
March 06, 2026
Dr. Nolan is a very decent respectable kind person. My daughter loves him, I'll never bring her anywhere else.
March 04, 2026
Dr. Nolan has an excellent bedside manner
March 03, 2026
MaineGeneral eye care in Fairfield is awesome and has awesome staff.
February 27, 2026
We had a 11:15 appointment and didn't see the Doctor until 12:15. Was a bit much of a wait time with a Toddler...
February 25, 2026
It was very educational!
February 24, 2026
I understand that emergencies occur but to leave the office 2 hours after my scheduled appointment is frustrating when I have an hour ride home. When I left everyone except the doctor was gone for the day. I couldn't even schedule my next appointment.
February 10, 2026
Yes, I totally appreciated all the help I got and all the information I got. I really was, you know, feeling very good when leaving and would like very much to be involved with your office regularly, you know, regularly. They were wonderful. I really, really felt good. Thank you.
February 09, 2026
During his appointment with Dr. Nolan everyone was so patient and kind. They made him feel as comfortable as possible, and used different techniques and methods to test his eyes that were easier for him to tolerate. Dr. Nolan even made an alternative care plan for his future pupil dilation to better fit his needs! I cannot thank Maine General Eye Center and Dr. Nolan's team enough for tailoring a care plan for him! 10/10 great people who care about their patients.
February 06, 2026
I didn't realize that there was a four in the first few questions. I definitely would have done a four. Thank you very much. Bye.
February 04, 2026
I appreciate the sophistication of the testing at the office and was very encouraged by the replicated vision that a set of prescription glasses will offer me.
February 03, 2026
Entire staff were knowledgeable and helpful from check in to check out. I was impressed and it stuck with me.
February 03, 2026
Staff always courteous and helpful. Waiting time is good as well
January 30, 2026
Dr. Nolan is incredible. The first time I'm able to see straight in 10 years after he did surgery on my eyes. The staff is awesome as well!
January 28, 2026
The intake nurse was very pushy with my son making several comments that she didn't have time for him and she had other patients to get to. She was very abrupt and inpatient. Dr Nolan is amazing and has always been wonderful he is always patient and works very well with my son. When I said I didn't trust the team it is not him i am referring to
January 23, 2026
Doctor Nolan was friendly, professional & caring
January 21, 2026
The dr rushed a bit. I felt quite rushed out of the office since it was the last appointment of the day and he was running behind.
January 20, 2026
Dr. Nolan is a fantastic eye guy. He really listens. his assistant, is also superb. I would not hesitate to recommend them both.
January 13, 2026
Need more people on front desk. Not enough people when signing in. Or leaving
January 12, 2026
I've always had positive experiences. Dr. Nolan is very professional and helpful.
December 29, 2025
Dr Nolan and his team are an asset to MGMC. Excellent . Thank you
December 26, 2025
Good experience
December 17, 2025
Dr Nolan and his staff are the best!
December 09, 2025
I have so much confidence in Dr. Nolan and his staff. Very professional, very kind, very friendly. Dr. Nolan really cares about his patients. That is obvious.
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!
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