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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

  • Health Officials Investigating Possible Link Between Ozempic and Eye-Rotting Condition
    Health Officials Investigating Possible Link Between Ozempic and Eye-Rotting ConditionDecember 19th, 2024
  • Study Links Ozempic to 4x Higher Risk of Sudden Blindness in Diabetes Patients—Key Facts About Eye Stroke
    Study Links Ozempic to 4x Higher Risk of Sudden Blindness in Diabetes Patients—Key Facts About Eye StrokeDecember 17th, 2024
  • A New Study Tentatively Links Drugs like Ozempic to Sudden Blindness
    A New Study Tentatively Links Drugs like Ozempic to Sudden BlindnessJuly 19th, 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