Dr. Charles A. Barsam, MD | Waltham, MA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Charles Barsam is an ophthalmologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at UC Irvine Medical Center and brings 27 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Barsam is fluent in English.

Dr. Barsam is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Massachusetts, including Waltham, Wakefield, Stoneham, and Brighton. His expertise centers on treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. He performs comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and tonometry to evaluate eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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24 Ratings
27 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Uc Irvine Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
9 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
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Dr. Barsam seemed more interested in pushing the $5000 corrective lenses with $400 of additional testing than explaining the cataracts surgery. After consulting with another opthalmologist, I was told that the corrective lenses cost $3000 for both eyes and that the cataracts was not very advanced.

September 10th, 2016

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The doctor is the best!! His staff is awful. Very unorganized, I arrived promptly for a scheduled follow up, check in and was ask to fill out the same paper work I had already furnished them. I sat for 45 mins and was not called. Receptionist ask who checked you in?? Are kidding you did! I walked out.

June 24th, 2016

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Dr Barsam is an amazing doctor. He has been caring for me for many years.I feel confident in his talent.The staff is also caring and helpful.

June 1st, 2016

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The best of the best!!

July 27th, 2015

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Dr. Barsam is awesome, his staff is always courteous and friendly, he takes the time to explain every aspect of his treatment carefully and in terms understandable to the layperson. Every appointment I have had with him has been carried out with complete professionalism and efficiency. I recommend him without any hesitation to anyone looking for a great Opthamologist.

June 10th, 2013

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Enormously personable, and knowledgeable. Staff does not follow up with patients. I will see him again. Excellent doctor.

March 9th, 2013

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Dr. Barsam is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor. He diagnosed my problem right away and if it wasn't for his expertise I could have lost sight in one eye.

October 7th, 2010

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The best professional ever!

October 22nd, 2009

North Suburban Eye Associates Pc

135 Beaver St Ste 309Waltham, MA 02452

Tel: (781) 245-5200

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

North Suburban Eye Associates Pc

669 Main StWakefield, MA 01880

Tel: (781) 245-5200

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 - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

North Shore Cataract And Laser Center

91 Montvale AveStoneham, MA 02180

Tel: (781) 438-5995

Mon6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Elizabeths Medical Center

736 Cambridge StBrighton, MA 02135

Tel: (617) 789-3000


Dr. Charles Arthur Barsam, MD	Dr. Ernest William Kornmehl, MD	Dr. Jocelyn Reid Farmer, MD	Dr. John J Oconnor, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Allergy & Immunology	Anesthesiology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (24 Ratings)	4.8 (51 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Waltham , MA	Wellesley , MA	Burlington , MA	South Weymouth , MA
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: New York Medical College
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Where is Dr. Charles Barsam's office located?: Dr. Charles Barsam's office is located at 135 Beaver St Ste 309, Waltham, MA, 02452.
What languages does Dr. Charles Barsam speak?: Dr. Charles Barsam speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Barsam affiliated with?: Dr. Charles Barsam is affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital.

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