Summary

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

Dr. Gonzalez practices at Massachusetts Eye And Ear in Boston, MA, where he focuses on treating eye cancer and retinoblastoma. He also provides care for patients with retinal detachment. His practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to help identify eye problems early. Dr. Gonzalez also performs angiograms to evaluate blood flow in the eye. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

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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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.7 
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24 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 42 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, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Italian
Boston , MABrookline , MAWellesley , MABrookline , MA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina 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 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

Efren Gonzalez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Efren Gonzalez holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

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 Brigham & Womens Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina in 2002.

NPI Number

Efren Gonzalez's NPI number is 1508159583.

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