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Dr. John Gittinger, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 79
Dr. John Gittinger, MD
3.7 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. John Gittinger, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.
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3.7 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. John Gittinger, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 79
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
Dr. John Gittinger, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Gittinger graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. John Gittinger, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has 53 years experience. Dr. Gittinger currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Gittinger has experience treating conditions like Optic Neuritis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Paralytic Strabismus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gittinger received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Gittinger's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gittinger is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Optic Neuritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Paralytic Strabismus
Optic Neuritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Paralytic Strabismus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blindness
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Keratitis
Migraine
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gittinger
3.7
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Jul 03, 2023
I spent over an hour with Dr. Gittenger and he diagnosed my problem with my medical situation. He made me feel at ease. I now know what I have to do. Dr. Gittenger is a major asset to Mass Eye and Ear. One of the best.
Brian S — Jul 03, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital
    1972
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Nei/Nih
    1977
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Gittinger, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gittinger's profile.

Dr. Gittinger frequently treats the following conditions: Optic Neuritis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Paralytic Strabismus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Gittinger, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Gittinger, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA