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Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 44
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 44
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA.
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About Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Dr. Rifkin graduated from University of Louisville in 2008 and completed a residency at University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital. Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Rifkin currently practices at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Rifkin has experience treating conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, Acute Endophthalmitis, Endophthalmitis, Anterior Scleritis, Eye Infections, Herpetic Keratitis, Macular or Retinal Edema, Pars Planitis and Ocular Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Rifkin's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rifkin also speaks Russian. Dr. Rifkin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
Posterior Uveitis
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Posterior Uveitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Anterior Scleritis
Eye Infections
Herpetic Keratitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Vasculitis
Glaucoma
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Hypotony of Eye
Corneal Ulcer
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Keratitis
Drusen
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Conjunctiva Cyst
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Serous Detachment Retina
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Staphyloma Posticum
Retinal Neovascularization
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Stye
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Macular Hole
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Chalazion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Migraine
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Cataract
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Trichiasis
Senile Cataracts
Eyelid Disorders
Blepharitis
Accommodation Disorders
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Dry Eyes
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Nearsightedness
Presbyopia
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Retinal Dystrophy
Chorioretinal Scars
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Optic Neuritis
Floaters
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Lazy Eye
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Posterior Scleritis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Syphilis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinopathy
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Scleritis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Intravitreal Injection
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Occupational Therapy
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Sub-Tenon’s Block
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Medicare
  • Tufts PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Where Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
  2. 2 Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
    625 Mount Auburn St Ste 100, Cambridge, MA 02138
  3. 3 Tufts Medical Center
    800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
  4. 4 Plymouth Laser and Surgical Center
    146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

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Meet Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD

Languages Spoken
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Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ocular Immunology
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Dr. Rifkin frequently treats the following conditions: Iridocyclitis, Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, Acute Endophthalmitis, Endophthalmitis, Anterior Scleritis, Eye Infections, Herpetic Keratitis, Macular or Retinal Edema, Pars Planitis and Ocular Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Louisville
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Sound Shore Medical Center
    2009
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville/University Louisville Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Lana Rifkin, MD Practices

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

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