Summary

Dr. Carolyn Wu is an ophthalmologist who graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. She completed her residency training at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center/Columbia University and Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital in 2000. With 27 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Wu is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She provides care in English.

Dr. Wu practices at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in treating strabismus, amblyopia, and retinopathy of prematurity. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and dilated eye examinations. Patients have given her an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York University School of Medicine Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Department of Ophthalmology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Carolyn S. Wu, MDDr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MDDr. Daniel Louis Schwartz, MDDr. Kevin J Kaufman, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
3.7 
4.3 
27 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, French, Italian
Boston , MAWellesley , MABrookline , MABrookline , MA
Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Carolyn S. Wu

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • EmblemHealth
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Carolyn S. Wu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Carolyn S. Wu has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Carolyn S. Wu holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York University School of Medicine Program, Nyu Hospitals Center, Ophthalmology, St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center/Columbia University in 2000, and Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital in 2000.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1999.

NPI Number

Carolyn S. Wu's NPI number is 1073603072.

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Which hospitals is Carolyn S. Wu affiliated with?
Carolyn S. Wu is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear.
Where is Carolyn S. Wu's office located?
Carolyn S. Wu's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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