Ophthalmology | Great Falls Clinic
Ophthalmology • Great Falls, MT • Since 1917
About
Great Falls Clinic (GF Clinic) is a private hospital and health care provider based in Great Falls, Montana, established in 1917. It delivers comprehensive medical services across multiple specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, ENT, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and more, often through affiliated clinics and the Great Falls Clinic & Hospital. The organization operates about 96 staff (with modest year-over-year growth) and reports roughly $16.1 million in annual revenue. They maintain multiple offices in Great Falls and offer a range of inpatient and outpatient care, including surgical services (including robotic/advanced procedures) and specialty centers. For ophthalmology-specific care, GF Clinic is positioned as a broad regional provider offering eye-related evaluations and treatments within its broad specialties. Contact: main lines and locations are listed on their site (gfclinic.com).
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Great Falls Clinic Specialty Center, 3000 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone
(406) 771-3492
GFCBOFApp@gfclinic.com
Opening Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telehealth
https://gfclinic.com/patient-resources/telehealth-appointments/
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Telehealth appointments (potentially billable), Online bill pay, Patient pricing information (from links)
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Pricing
Current Offers
New patient information
FAQs
What ophthalmology services are offered?
Comprehensive ophthalmology and specialized cornea and retina care, including cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and vitreoretinal surgery.
What services does the ophthalmology department provide?
Integrated eye care including routine vision care, cornea and retina specialty care, cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and vitreoretinal surgery.
Who leads the department?
Led by Dr. Brandon McCafferty, board-certified and fellowship-trained eye surgeon.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care: 5 out of 5 (1 rating) (1)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Thomas Matsko): 3.83 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated (aggregated))
- Yahoo Local: 4.07 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated (aggregated))
Patients praise
- Professional and thorough medical examinations
- Doctors who clearly explain conditions and treatment plans
- Friendly and patient staff in some instances
- Effective vision care and surgery coordination
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding appointment scheduling, including rescheduling and wait times
- Isolated reports of dismissive or condescending doctor behavior
- Communication issues regarding insurance (e.g., Medicaid)
"Dr. McCafferty is an amazing ophthalmologist. He does a great job of evaluating the status of my vision, explaining the findings to me clearly and..."
— Great Falls Clinic website"Dr. Matsko is extremely intelligent, but treated me poorly. He was very condescending and dismissive of my condition."
— Healthgrades"THEY CANNOT KEEP APPOINTMENTS MADE MONTHS AHEAD OF TIME!!!!! Don't bother going here. I made an appointment for my daughter back in august. So far they have reschedules 3 times."
— Yahoo Local/Yelp aggregatorSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Eye Clinic of Great Falls – Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Lasik — Nov 1, 2025
- Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Lasik - The Eye Clinic of Great Falls — Nov 6, 2025
- Dr. Kimberly L. Lust Rueb, OD - Optometrist in Great Falls, MT — May 14, 2026
- Great Falls Clinic Capital City Specialty Center — Jun 15, 2026
- Jason Puckett, MD | Great Falls Clinic — Feb 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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