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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD
4.9 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, 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 Boston, MA and has 28 years experience. Dr. McCarthy currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. McCarthy has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Accommodation Disorders and Astigmatism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. McCarthy received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. McCarthy's office accepts new patients. Dr. McCarthy is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diplopia
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Farsightedness
Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Stye
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Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Lazy Eye
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Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tufts PPO
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  • Curative EPO
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    Open Access Plus
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  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    800 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
  2. 2 Brigham and Women's Primary Care (Foxborough)
    22 Patriot Pl, Foxboro, MA 02035

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCarthy
4.9
Based on 33 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
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Apr 21, 2025
Dr. McCarthy is very professional along with the ability to be very kind. I have been going to him for years. I am grateful to be his patient.
— Apr 21, 2025
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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
Residency Hospital
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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, Accommodation Disorders and Astigmatism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA