Summary

Dr. Efren Gonzalez is an ophthalmologist who specializes in treating complex eye conditions and diseases. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 24 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Gonzalez has developed expertise in diagnosing and managing serious eye conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Gonzalez practices at Massachusetts Eye And Ear in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses on treating patients with eye cancer and retinoblastoma. He also provides care for individuals experiencing retinal detachment. His diagnostic capabilities include retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Dr. Gonzalez also performs angiogram procedures to assess blood flow in the eye. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 24 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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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24 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience
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Boston , MAWellesley , MAPeabody , MABoston , MA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Efren Gonzalez

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Guardian - PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Senior Whole Health - HMO
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Well Sense Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Efren Gonzalez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Efren Gonzalez has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 2002

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