Dr. Babak Eliassi-Rad, MD | Boston, MA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Babak Eliassi-Rad is an ophthalmologist with three decades of experience treating eye conditions and performing vision-related procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health and completed his residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. With 32 years in practice, Dr. Eliassi-Rad brings extensive expertise to his specialty care. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Dr. Eliassi-Rad practices at Boston Medical Center and West Roxbury VA Medical Center, with locations throughout Boston, West Roxbury, and Taunton, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His practice focuses on comprehensive eye exams and dilated eye examinations to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients rate Dr. Eliassi-Rad an average of 2.4 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
2.4

16 Ratings
32 years of experience
speaks Spanish, Portuguese
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
7 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

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A simple cataract operation resulted in permanent life changing eye damage for my husband. Terrible follow up. The doctor should have his license taken away.

June 22nd, 2025

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I was treated by Dr. Rad at Advanced Eye Center location in Taunton, MA. I found the doctor very rude and disrespectful. He damaged my eyes permanently. I wish I had never gone to Advanced Eye Care Center.

July 25th, 2024

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I had a very bad experience with Dr. Rad. He caused permanent injuries to my eyes.

July 25th, 2024

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I was treated by Dr. Rad. I always found him rude, inconsiderate and disrespectful. He damaged my eyes permanently while he was at Advanced Eye Centers, Taunton, MA office. My biggest mistake in life was to have Dr. Rad treat me.

July 25th, 2024

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Worst doctor. He damaged my eyes permanently. He is rude, unprofessional, arrogant and disrespectful. Wish I had never gone to him.

July 19th, 2024

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I came with such a sharp pain and Dr.Rad sent me home with dilated drops without explaining my problem, was in a rash to finish the appointment ,that night my eye even got worse, the next morning I went to another doctor to get another opinion and he right away diagnosed a big cut in the cornea, he actually was very surprised how Dr.Rad didn’t see it and why the hell he gave me those drops , very disappointed and very scary to think there are doctors out there that you think you can trust and they actually damaging your health.

April 18th, 2023

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I have the highest respect and admiration for Dr. Eliassi-Rad. He is an example of what is good and decent about the medical profession in the United States

March 14th, 2012

Boston Medical Center Yawkey Clinic

850 Harrison Ave Fl 3Boston, MA 02118

Tel: (617) 414-4020

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Boston University Eye Associates

85 E Concord St Fl 8Boston, MA 02118

Tel: (617) 638-4552

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Boston University Eye Associates Inc

2005 Bay St Ste 206Taunton, MA 02780

Tel: (508) 823-7473

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

West Roxbury Va Medical Center

1400 Vfw PkwyWest Roxbury, MA 02132

Tel: (617) 323-7700

Advanced Eye Centers Inc

1 Washington StTaunton, MA 02780

Tel: (508) 802-6770

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Babak Eliassi-Rad, MD	Dr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MD	Dr. William Pierce Boger, MD	Dr. Milhim I Aswad, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.4 (16 Ratings)	4.8 (51 Ratings)	3.9 (13 Ratings)	4.6 (7 Ratings)
32 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	55 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Portuguese	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, French	Speaks Arabic, French, English
Boston , MA	Wellesley , MA	Lexington , MA	Dedham , MA
Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Cataract Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma Surgery (Trabeculectomy)
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1994

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