Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD | Boston, MA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Demetrios Vavvas is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. With 27 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Vavvas has developed extensive expertise in managing complex retinal disorders. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Vavvas practices at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital, both located in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical focus includes treating age-related macular degeneration and retinal detachment. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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21 Ratings
27 years of experience
speaks English
Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary
10 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Vavvas is nothing short of amazing. He saved my dad's vision. Competent, caring, and a real expert in his field. GREAT bedside manner. He is so humble, but I heard from one of his associates that he is one of the busiest retina surgeons at Harvard and one of the top researchers in the world in the field of retina. HIGHLY recommend.

May 23rd, 2013

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I rate this doctor A+!!! Excellent skills, knowledge & bedside manner!

October 15th, 2012

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Very knowledgeable and caring doctor. I have recommended him to many! Wouldn't go else where. Worth the wait!

May 29th, 2012

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Not much surgical experience. Weird personality

December 30th, 2011

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Dr. Demetrios Vavvas is by far the best doctor I've ever seen. He has so much experience and has a lovable personality too. Very good experience with this doctor. Highly recommended.

December 9th, 2011

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would not recommend

October 22nd, 2011

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bad experience

June 13th, 2011

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I Have had several visits with Dr. Vavvas and have found his staff to be very thorough. Dr. Vavvas has a great bedside manner and has treated both my eyes, not only in his clinic but with surgery also, his skills and knowledge are amazing and I would recommend him to anyone with a vision impairment.

March 12th, 2011

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Dr. Vavvas has taken my situation from almost going totally blind from undiagnosed Type II Diabetes, to having most of my vision returned due to his expert skills in the operating room, clinic & Morse Laser Center. I would recommend (and have) to anyone with cronic vision situations!

January 31st, 2011

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A+ if you have a retina detachment

October 12th, 2010

Massachusetts Eye And Ear

243 Charles StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 523-7900

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000


Dr. Demetrios Vavvas, MD	Dr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MD	Dr. Jamie Wong	Dr. Sara King Sella
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
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4 (21 Ratings)	4.8 (51 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Boston , MA	Wellesley , MA	Wayland , MA	Boston , MA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Melanoma
Retinal Disorders
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary

Medical School

Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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