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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD
4.7 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sandwich, MA.
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD
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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Sandwich, MA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sandwich, MA.

About

Dr. Rifkin graduated from University of Louisville in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital.Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Sandwich, MA and has 16 years experience. Dr. Rifkin currently practices at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth. Dr. Rifkin has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Eye Infections and Posterior Uveitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rifkin received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Rifkin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rifkin also speaks Russian. Dr. Rifkin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Eye Infections
Posterior Uveitis
Iridocyclitis
Eye Infections
Posterior Uveitis
Anterior Scleritis
Herpetic Keratitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Contact Lens Fitting Services
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleritis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Occupational Therapy
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Sub-Tenon’s Block
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • United Healthcare
  • Tufts PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Sandwich (Cape Cod) Office
    282 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563
  2. 2 Danvers Office
    104 Endicott St, Danvers, MA 01923
  3. 3 Cambridge Office
    625 Mount Auburn St Ste 100, Cambridge, MA 02138
  4. 4 Waltham Office
    52 Second Ave Ste 2500, Waltham, MA 02451
  5. 5 Boston Office
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
  6. 6 Plymouth Office
    146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360
  7. 7 Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
  8. 8 Plymouth Laser and Surgical Center
    146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360
  9. 9 Ocb Optical
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
  10. 10 Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
    625 Mount Auburn St Ste 100, Cambridge, MA 02138
  11. 11 Tufts - Downtown Boston
    260 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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May 14, 2020
My mom was diagnosed with shingles in her eye. Dr. Rifkin took great care of her. Her treatment plan was right on. My mom can see great.
Nyree Valdes — May 14, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ocular Immunology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Sound Shore Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rifkin's profile.

Dr. Rifkin frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Eye Infections and Posterior Uveitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Tufts Medical Center and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth.

Yes, Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

    275 Sandwich St, Plymouth, MA