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Joseph Rizzo, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA

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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

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/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Internship, 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

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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • A New Study Tentatively Links Drugs like Ozempic to Sudden Blindness
    A New Study Tentatively Links Drugs like Ozempic to Sudden BlindnessJuly 19th, 2024
  • Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Optic Nerve Stroke, Possible Blindness
    Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Optic Nerve Stroke, Possible BlindnessJuly 7th, 2024
  • Ozempic and Wegovy May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Rare Form of Blindness — but More Research Is Needed
    Ozempic and Wegovy May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Rare Form of Blindness — but More Research Is NeededJuly 4th, 2024
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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

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