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Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier, MD

Vitreoretinal Surgery Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

50 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114

(617) 367-4800 Verified profile Last updated
Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier, MD, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Boston, MA
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Overview

Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier is Director of the Retina Service and Director of Retina Research at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB) in Massachusetts.

He is one of the most active clinical trial investigators in retina, having led and taken part in studies of anti-VEGF drugs, longer-acting treatments, geographic atrophy therapies and gene therapy for macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He publishes and lectures widely on these treatments.

Patients see Dr. Heier for wet and dry macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and retinal surgery, and many enrol in clinical trials through his research program.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Macular degeneration
  • Diabetic eye disease
  • Retinal detachment repair
  • Retina clinical trials

Conditions Treated

  • Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
  • Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema
  • Retinal detachment
  • Retinal vein occlusion
  • Macular hole and epiretinal membrane
  • Vitreous hemorrhage
  • Endophthalmitis

Procedures Performed

  • Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
  • Pars plana vitrectomy
  • Scleral buckle surgery
  • Pneumatic retinopexy
  • Retinal laser photocoagulation
  • Macular membrane peeling
  • Clinical trial therapies

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

50 Staniford Street
Boston, MA 02114
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Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier?

Call Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston at (617) 367-4800 to book or to ask about availability. New patients may be asked for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.

What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier?

Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.

What does Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier specialize in?

Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier practices Vitreoretinal Surgery and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Macular degeneration, Diabetic eye disease, Retinal detachment repair and Retina clinical trials.

Where does Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier practice?

Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier sees patients at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, 50 Staniford Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Is Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier accepting new patients?

Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier speak?

Dr. Jeffrey S. Heier speaks English.

About This Profile

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Sources

  1. Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
  2. NPI Registry (CMS) lookup

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