Experienced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Timothy J. Murtha

Ophthalmology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Joslin Diabetes Center
1 Joslin Place, 
Boston, MA 
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Experienced in Usher Syndrome
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Joslin Diabetes Center
1 Joslin Place, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Timothy Murtha is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Murtha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Cataract Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Hospital Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Cigna
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Senior Whole Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Joslin Diabetes Center
1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215
Call: 617-309-2552
Other Locations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02215
Call: 617-667-3391

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Total Publications

Cataract Surgery in Patients with Diabetes: Management Strategies.
Cataract Surgery in Patients with Diabetes: Management Strategies.
Journal: Seminars in ophthalmology
Published: November 18, 2017
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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
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