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Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brendan McCarthy, MD is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McCarthy has extensive experience in Eye Conditions. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

800 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115
(617) 936-6156

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McCarthy specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. McCarthy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McCarthy

4.9

33 ratings, 28 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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E.D. – Nov 30, 2024
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you for your praise and kind comments!
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2024
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you so much for the positive review! 
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Linda Richardson – Aug 10, 2024
Hi Linda, thank you for your kind words and this...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 02, 2024
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you for your feedback.
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 13, 2023
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you for your feedback!
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Terry – Jun 10, 2023
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you for your positive feedback, Terry!
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Estera Halpern – Mar 28, 2023
Thank you so much for your positive comments,...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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John & Carol – Feb 19, 2023
Hi John and Carol, thank you for sharing your...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Bill – Jun 27, 2022
Hi Bill, we are happy to hear that you and your...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Michael Flaherty – Nov 23, 2021
Hi Michael, thank you so much for your positive...Read More
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Sep 05, 2021
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review....Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 04, 2021
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you so much for the positive review!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
L Riley – May 06, 2021
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you so much for the positive review!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nancy Ray Copeland – Apr 21, 2021
Hi Nancy, thank you for taking the time to share...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
John d Luke – Apr 20, 2021
Hi John, thank you for sharing your positive...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jeff Delaney – Apr 13, 2021
Dr. McCarthy's Reply –
Thank you for your positive comments!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dennis Shea – Apr 11, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
C Connolly – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 29, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more than 75 primary care practices in over 30 communities providing you with the full continuum of care, all close to home.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Tufts Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Faulkner Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Massachusetts Eye and Ear800 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115
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Practice

Brigham and Women's Primary Care (Foxborough)22 Patriot Pl Foxboro, MA 02035
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd
    Burlington, MA 01803
    Recipient of 41
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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