Summary

Dr. Miriam Dougherty is an ophthalmologist with five decades of experience caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. She earned her medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Her extensive career spans 50 years of dedicated practice in eye care. Dr. Dougherty provides care in English.

Dr. Dougherty practices at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, and maintains affiliations with Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford. She specializes in treating cataracts, posterior vitreous detachment, and computer vision syndrome. Her expertise includes performing comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 50 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Newton Wellesley Hospital

2014 Washington StNewton Lower Falls, MA 02462

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Newton Lower Falls , MAWellesley , MAPeabody , MABoston , MA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University 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. Miriam Theresa Dougherty

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Miriam Theresa Dougherty has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Miriam Theresa Dougherty 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

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Medical School

Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Miriam Dougherty speaks English.
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Dr. Miriam Dougherty's office is located at 2014 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA, 02462.

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