Summary

Dr. Thomas Hedges is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over five decades to caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1979. Dr. Hedges pursued additional specialized training through fellowships in ophthalmic pathology and neuro-ophthalmology at prestigious institutions, including the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. With 51 years of experience in the field, he also speaks Spanish to better serve his patients.

Dr. Hedges practices at Tufts Medical Center Ophthalmology and New England Eye Center in Boston, MA, and maintains an affiliation with Boston Medical Center Brighton. His expertise centers on neuro-ophthalmology, a specialized area that addresses vision problems related to the nervous system. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care and expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 51 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish
  • University of California - San Francisco School of Medicine - Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • 8 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 21 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Tufts Medical Center Ophthalmology + New England Eye Center – Boston

260 Tremont St Bldg 9TH-11Boston, MA 02116

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51 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Italian Speaks English
Boston , MAWellesley , MABrookline , MABrookline , MA
Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas R Hedges

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon)
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TMIN Aetna
  • TMIN AllaraCare
  • TMIN Cigna
  • TMIN Fallon
  • TMIN Fallon Med Adv
  • TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO
  • TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • TMIN Tufts Medicare Preferred PPO
  • TMIN Unicare
  • TMIN United Healthcare
  • TMIN United Healthcare Med Adv
  • TMIN United Healthcare OneCare
  • TMIN United Healthcare SCO
  • TMIN United Healthcare VACCN
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Public Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred

Medical Specialties

Thomas R Hedges has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas R Hedges has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Diplopia
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Eye Cancer
  • Eye Diseases
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optic Nerve Diseases
  • Optic Nerve inflammation (Optic Neuritis)
  • Orbital Diseases
  • Papilledema
  • Probiotics
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Vision Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Thomas R Hedges holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of California - San Francisco School of Medicine - Neuro-Ophthalmology in 1982 and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Ophthalmic Pathology in 1980.

Residency

Completed their residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - Ophthalmology in 1979.

Internship

Completed their internship at Mount Auburn Hospital - Transitional in 1976.

Medical School

Graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Thomas R Hedges' NPI number is 1922063296.

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Thomas Hedges is affiliated with Boston Medical Center Brighton.
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Where is Thomas Hedges's office located?
Thomas Hedges's office is located at 260 Tremont St Bldg 9TH-11, Boston, MA, 02116.
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