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Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.4 (42)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD

Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Falmouth Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital and Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Rizzo, completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rizzo an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Rizzo works at Practice in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Facial Nerve Disorder, Strabismus and Diplopia 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. Rizzo's Office Locations

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    Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 573-3412

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Falmouth Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Charlton Memorial Hospital
  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

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Facial Nerve Disorder
Strabismus
Diplopia
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Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aural Migraine
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cerebrovascular Disease
Convergence Insufficiency
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Migraine
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Myasthenia Gravis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Parkinson's Disease
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Stroke
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Temporal Arteritis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vasculitis
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anisocoria
Anterior Horn Disease
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Ataxia
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Autonomic Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Vertigo
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Color Blindness
Concussion
Confusion
Corneal Diseases
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dementia
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diabetic Retinopathy
Difficulty With Walking
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
Exotropia
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
Hypotropia
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Lazy Eye
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Lyme Disease
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Schwannoma
Mechanical Strabismus
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
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
Spina Bifida
Spinal Demyelination
Syphilis Infections
Tear Duct Disorders
Tension Headache
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertigo
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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 NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Wada Test
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    3.4
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1235109414
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Boston University Medical Center Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • LA County/USC Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology and Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rizzo is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Rizzo has seen patients for Facial Nerve Disorder, Strabismus and Diplopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rizzo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    42 patients have reviewed Dr. Rizzo. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rizzo.

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