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Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD
3.5 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Rizzo graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center Hospital.Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has 46 years experience. Dr. Rizzo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Rizzo has experience treating conditions like Facial Nerve Disorder, Diplopia and Blindness among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rizzo received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Rizzo's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rizzo is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Facial Nerve Disorder
Diplopia
Blindness
Facial Nerve Disorder
Diplopia
Blindness
Facial Nerve Disorder
Diplopia
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Blindness
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Bell's Palsy
Vasculitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Convergence Insufficiency
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Exotropia
Glaucoma
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Parkinson's Disease
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stroke
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Field Defects
Abducens Nerve Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anisocoria
Anterior Horn Disease
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Astigmatism
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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Cerebral Palsy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
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Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Color Blindness
Concussion
Corneal Diseases
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dementia
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Embolic Stroke
Epilepsy
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Episodic Cluster Headache
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Gait Abnormality
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Lazy Eye
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Lyme Disease
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Myelitis
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Myoclonus
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurofibrosarcoma
Neurosyphilis
Night Blindness
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pineal Region Tumors
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Schwannomatosis
Seizure Disorders
Senile Cataracts
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Serous Detachment Retina
Sleep Apnea
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
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Syphilis Infections
Tear Duct Disorders
Tension Headache
Tic Disorders
Tonic Pupil
Torticollis
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trichiasis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cataract Removal Surgery
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Wada Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    243 Charles St Fl 9, Boston, MA 02114
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rizzo
3.5
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (14)

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Nov 10, 2024
Very thorough exam and explanation of findings. Very personable and easy to talk to. Highly recommend!
Charlie Slife — Nov 10, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LA County/USC Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Medical Center Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rizzo's profile.

Dr. Rizzo frequently treats the following conditions: Facial Nerve Disorder, Diplopia and Blindness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Falmouth Hospital

    100 Ter Heun Dr, Falmouth, MA

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA

  • Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

    1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH

  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

    101 Dudley St, Providence, RI