Rishi P Singh MD

Retinal Disease

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

243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114
Phone+1 617-573-3288

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Summary

Dr. Rishi Singh is an ophthalmologist based in Boston, MA, specializing in cataract-related conditions and retinal disease. He completed his medical education at Boston University School of Medicine in 2001 and his residency in ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Singh has been a staff physician at the Cleveland Clinic since 2007. His research experience includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, diabetes, and vitreous detachment, with several publications in notable journals. Additionally, he has participated in multiple clinical trials related to retinal diseases and has received several CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certifications from Epic Systems Corporation. He also serves as a Board Member At-Large for the American Society of Retina Specialists.

Education & Training

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2005
Boston Medical Center-BrightonInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2014 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2025 - 2026
OH State Medical License 2005 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2010 - 2014
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

Wet Macular Degeneration Study to Compare Ranibizumab or Bevacizumab to Aflibercept
COMPLETED
PHASE4
Safety and Effectiveness Study of Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Using the Nellix® System
COMPLETED
NA
Clinical Study to Evaluate Treatment With ORACEA® for Geographic Atrophy (TOGA)
COMPLETED
PHASE2, PHASE3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Impact of PCSK9 Inhibitors on Development of Retinal Vascular Occlusions.
Isabella H Yazji, Nadia J Abbass, David C Kaelber, Katherine E Talcott, Rishi P Singh
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-10-01
Association of the Charlson Comorbidity Index With 1-Year Outcomes in Patients With Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion.
Jonathan J Xavier, Hayden A Reed, Kanisha S Bahierathan, Sonia B Kim, Katherine E Talcott
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2026-10-01
1 citations
Comparative Endophthalmitis Rates in Adult and Pediatric Patients across Various Ophthalmic Procedures: An IRIS® Registry Analysis.
Celine Chaaya, Eric A Goldberg, Connor J Ross, Yi Stephanie Zhang, Joseph D Fahey
Ophthalmology. 2026-09-01

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 FollowedJuly 24th, 2025
Port System Cuts Injection Burden in Diabetic Eye DiseaseMarch 11th, 2025
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital Welcomes Three New CardiologistsFebruary 19th, 2025