Chad McDonald, O.D. A graduate of the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine and the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Dr. McDonald distinguished himself for superior patient care, graduating with honors in primary care, contact lenses, pediatrics and low-vision care. Dr. McDonald completed his residency training with the Boston Medical Center and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. At the Lighthouse Center in New York City, he furthered his education in comprehensive care for the visually disabled. Dr. McDonald became a partner in the Watts Eye Associates practice in 1999. Dr. McDonald is a member of the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists and the American Optometric Association, serves as a Senior Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry, is an Adjunct Clinical Faculty member of the New England College of Optometry in Boston, is a board member and past president for the Newburyport Lions Club and enjoys the excitement of serving as chairman for the annual Bed Race during Yankee Homecoming week. Outside the office, he likes spending time outdoors with his family. His wife is Dr. Rebecca Boyer, an OB/GYN physician practicing with Women's Health Care of Newburyport and Haverhill. They have one son. Dr. McDonald is a self-described sports junkie. His favorites are rooting for all the Boston sports teams. He enjoys skiing, road and mountain biking, tennis and hiking. Kayaking has always been a summer favorite and he has found the current in the Merrimac River to be "very entertaining." Dr. McDonald loves a good movie, enjoys reading books on American History and rocking out to iTunes. He has been known to eat fresh picked strawberries by the bucket full. No bio on Dr. McDonald would be complete, however, without mentioning his famous cat Seymour or his addiction to cinnamon.