Summary

Dr. Gena Heidary is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with over two decades of medical experience. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency training at both Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Heidary is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology and speaks English with her patients.

Dr. Heidary practices at Massachusetts Eye And Ear in Boston, Massachusetts, where she provides specialized care for complex eye conditions. She treats patients with strabismus, which affects eye alignment, and manages care for those with primary brain cancer and neurocutaneous syndromes that can impact vision. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, conducting vision tests, and administering visual field testing to evaluate patients' complete visual function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Penn Presbyterian Med Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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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22 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Italian
Boston , MABrookline , MAWellesley , MABrookline , MA
Med School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Gena Heidary

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

Medical Specialties

Gena Heidary has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Gena Heidary 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

22 Years Experience

Gena Heidary 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 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Penn Presbyterian Med Center and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Medical School

Graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2004.

NPI Number

Gena Heidary's NPI number is 1972651206.

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Where is Gena Heidary's office located?
Gena Heidary's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.

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