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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD
4.7 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD
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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of Louisville in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital.They currently practice at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Rifkin has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Eye Infections among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rifkin received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rifkin also speaks Russian. Dr. Rifkin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Eye Infections
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Eye Infections
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Scleritis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy
Retinoschisis
Scleritis
Staphyloma Posticum
Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Occupational Therapy
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Sub-Tenon’s Block
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Ocb Optical
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
  2. 2 Boston Office
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
  3. 3 Cambridge Office
    625 Mount Auburn St Ste 100, Cambridge, MA 02138
  4. 4 Danvers Office
    104 ENDICOTT ST, Danvers, MA 01923
  5. 5 Plymouth Office
    146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360
  6. 6 Sandwich (Cape Cod) Office
    282 Route 130, Sandwich, MA 02563
  7. 7 Waltham Office
    52 Second Ave Ste 2500, Waltham, MA 02451
  8. 8 Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
  9. 9 Tufts - Downtown Boston
    260 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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4.7
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May 14, 2020
My mom was diagnosed with shingles in her eye. Dr. Rifkin took great care of her. Her treatment plan was right on. My mom can see great.
Nyree Valdes — May 14, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Russian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ocular Immunology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Sound Shore Medical Center
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rifkin's profile.

Dr. Rifkin frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Eye Infections. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Tufts Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA