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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD
4.9 (31 Ratings)
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, MA.
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Burlington, MA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, MA.

About

Dr. McCarthy graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Tufts Medical Center.Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Burlington, MA and has 27 years experience. Dr. McCarthy currently practices at Lahey Clinic Medical Center - Sophia Gordon Cancer and are affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. Dr. McCarthy has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Astigmatism and Farsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCarthy received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 31 times. Dr. McCarthy's office accepts new patients. Dr. McCarthy is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Curative PPO
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    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
    31 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8555
  2. 2 Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 538-4680
  3. 3 Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 538-4400
  4. 4 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-5100
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5 Brigham and Women's Primary Care (Foxborough)
    22 Patriot Pl, Foxboro, MA 02035
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 936-6156
  6. 6 Office
    41 Mall Rd Ste 6W, Burlington, MA 01805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8000
  7. 7 Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    800 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 936-6156

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4.9
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Faulkner Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Tufts Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. McCarthy's profile.

Dr. McCarthy frequently treats the following conditions: Glaucoma, Astigmatism and Farsightedness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington.

Yes, Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA