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Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD
4.9 (38 Ratings)
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Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA and has 25 years experience. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at Harvard Ophthalmology.They currently practice at Mass Eye And Ear and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. Dr. Vavvas has experience treating conditions like Chorioretinal Scars, Macular Hole and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vavvas received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Vavvas also speaks Creole and French Creole. Dr. Vavvas is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Serous Detachment Retina
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Trichiasis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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  • Tufts PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Main Campus
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vavvas
4.9
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5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 16, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr. Demetrios Vavvas is fellowship-trained retina specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear. He offers eye care for retinal diseases such as macular degeneration.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Boston, MA and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1999. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Creole
French Creole
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Boston Medical Center
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Harvard Ophthalmology
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard Meei
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vavvas' profile.

Dr. Vavvas frequently treats the following conditions: Chorioretinal Scars, Macular Hole and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St # 2622, Boston, MA

  • St. Joseph Hospital

    172 Kinsley St Ste 20, Nashua, NH