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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (29)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. McCarthy, completed a residency at Tufts Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. McCarthy an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. McCarthy works at Mass Eye And Ear in Boston, MA with other offices in Burlington, MA and Peabody, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Glaucoma, Accommodation Disorders and Astigmatism along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. McCarthy's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Longwood
    800 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 936-6156
  2. 2
    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Burlington
    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
  3. 3
    Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
    31 MALL RD, Burlington, MA 01803 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8555
  4. 4
    Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 538-4680
  5. 5
    Lahey Medical Center, Peabody
    1 Essex Center Dr, Peabody, MA 01960 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 538-4400

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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 27 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1033177969
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Tufts Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Faulkner Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. McCarthy has seen patients for Glaucoma, Accommodation Disorders and Astigmatism, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McCarthy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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