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Joseph Rizzo, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA, Massachusetts General Hospital

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Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

David G. Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology in the field of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School

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  • Office

    243 Charles St
    Meei Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-573-3412
    Fax+1 617-573-3851
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Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1985 - 1986
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1985
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1979
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1981 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1978 - 2002
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Virtual Reality Headsets Concern Doctors
    Virtual Reality Headsets Concern DoctorsNovember 15th, 2016
  • Simmons Lessell; Helped Found Neuro-Ophthalmology Field
    Simmons Lessell; Helped Found Neuro-Ophthalmology FieldJune 2nd, 2016
  • Real-Life Illness in a Virtual World
    Real-Life Illness in a Virtual WorldJuly 14th, 2014
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Grant Support

  • Use Of Penetrating Electrodes In The Boston Retinal ProsthesisVeterans Affairs2010
  • Advanced Engineering Development Of A Chronic Retinal ImplantNational Eye Institute2009–2010
  • Objective Diagnosis Of ?Mild? Blast-Induced TBIRehabilitation Research &Development2009

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Joseph Rizzo, Dr. Joseph Rizzo, MD, Dr. J Rizzo, Dr. Joseph F Rizzo