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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (6)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Louisville and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Rifkin, completed a residency at University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rifkin an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Rifkin works at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston in Boston, MA with other offices in Sandwich, MA, Danvers, MA, Cambridge, MA, Waltham, MA and Plymouth, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Eye Infections 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. Rifkin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ocb Optical
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 367-4800
  2. 2
    Sandwich (Cape Cod) Office
    282 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 314-2605
  3. 3
    Danvers Office
    104 ENDICOTT ST, Danvers, MA 01923 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 314-2605
  4. 4
    Cambridge Office
    625 Mount Auburn St Ste 100, Cambridge, MA 02138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 314-2605
  5. 5
    Waltham Office
    52 Second Ave Ste 2500, Waltham, MA 02451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 314-2605
  6. 6
    Boston Office
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 314-2605
  7. 7
    Plymouth Office
    146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 314-2605
  8. 8
    Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 636-4600
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    Tufts - Downtown Boston
    260 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 636-4636

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Tufts Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Eye Infections

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Eye Infections
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Scleritis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy
Retinoschisis
Scleritis
Staphyloma Posticum
Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Occupational Therapy
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Sub-Tenon’s Block
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    • Aetna
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    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • First Health
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • Tufts Health Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.7
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    Based on 6 ratings
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    About Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Russian
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    NPI Number
    • 1053553867
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Sound Shore Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rifkin is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Rifkin has seen patients for Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Eye Infections, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rifkin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Rifkin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rifkin.

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