Summary

Dr. Lois Smith is an ophthalmologist with 48 years of experience treating eye conditions and visual disorders. She earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed comprehensive training through residencies at Children's Hospital in pediatrics, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in ophthalmology, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in internal medicine. Dr. Smith holds board certification in ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology. She provides care in English.

Dr. Smith practices at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, Massachusetts, where she focuses on conditions including strabismus, amblyopia, and myopia. She performs comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and retinal imaging to diagnose and monitor eye health. Patients have given Dr. Smith an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her extensive expertise and patient care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics; Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 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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48 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MAWellesley , MAPeabody , MABoston , MA
Med School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 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. Lois E. Smith

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • 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
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lois E. Smith has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lois E. Smith 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

48 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics; Mass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology; Beth Israel Deaconess Hp M C, Internal Medicine
Children's Hospital Program

Medical School

Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston MaGraduated in 1978
Boston University School of MedicineGraduated in 1978

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