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Dr. Charles Barsam, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (25)
Map Pin Small Cambridge, MA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Charles Barsam, MD

Dr. Charles Barsam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Cambridge, MA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Boston University and is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and Winchester Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Barsam an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Barsam works at Practice in Cambridge, MA with other offices in Waltham, MA and Wakefield, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Ocular Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Barsam's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Belmont Medical Associates Inc.
    725 Concord Ave Ste 4100, Cambridge, MA 02138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 864-3600
  2. 2
    The Dialysis Center At Waltham
    135 Beaver St, Waltham, MA 02452 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 864-3600
  3. 3
    North Suburban Eye Associates
    669 MAIN ST, Wakefield, MA 01880 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 245-5200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mount Auburn Hospital
  • Winchester Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Ocular Hypertension
Excision of Chalazion
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Treatment frequency



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Ocular Hypertension
Excision of Chalazion
Chalazion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Headache
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Nearsightedness
Pterygium
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    4.3
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    Patient Ratings (25)
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    About Dr. Charles Barsam, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Armenian
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    NPI Number
    • 1760470041
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Boston University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Charles Barsam, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Barsam is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Barsam has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Barsam has seen patients for Ocular Hypertension, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Barsam on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Barsam. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Barsam.

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