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Rishi Singh, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA

Rishi P Singh MD

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease


Staff Physician and Chair of Ophthalmology, Mass Eye and Ear, Mass General Brigham

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  • 243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114

  • Phone+1 617-573-3288

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Summary

  • Rishi P. Singh, MD is a staff surgeon and Chair of Ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear, Mass General Brigham. He was previously the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health in Stuart, Florida, and Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He received both his undergraduate degree in medical science and his medical degree from Boston University, completing his internship at Tufts University. Dr. Singh went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School and a medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic.

    Dr. Singh specializes in the management of complex retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, books, and book chapters and serves as Principal Investigator for numerous national and international clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for patients with retinal diseases.

    He is the founder and past president of the Retina World Congress, serves as the chair the largest continuing medical education meetings in retina, and serves on editorial boards and review panels for major ophthalmology journals. His leadership has extended into digital innovation, having helped lead enterprise-wide implementation of clinical technologies including Epic modules, digital informed consent, and patient-facing kiosks.

    Dr. Singh has received multiple accolades for his contributions to ophthalmic research and innovation, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Research Award, the American Society of Retina Specialists Young Investigator Award, and the J. Donald Gass Beacon of Sight Award.
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Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School
    Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2005
  • St Elizabeth's Medical Center/Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
    St Elizabeth's Medical Center/Lemuel Shattuck HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2025 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2005 - 2026
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014, 2016-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Advancing Insights into Diabetic Eye DiseaseAugust 2018
  • Advancing Insights into Diabetic Eye DiseaseAugust 2018

Press Mentions

  • After Cleveland Clinic Expanded to Florida, Patients Say Surprise Fees Followed
    After Cleveland Clinic Expanded to Florida, Patients Say Surprise Fees FollowedJuly 24th, 2025
  • Port System Cuts Injection Burden in Diabetic Eye Disease
    Port System Cuts Injection Burden in Diabetic Eye DiseaseMarch 11th, 2025
  • Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital Welcomes Three New Cardiologists
    Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital Welcomes Three New CardiologistsFebruary 19th, 2025

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