Overview
Joseph Rizzo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Rizzo is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rizzo is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
243 Charles St Fl 9, Boston, MA 02114
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rizzo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo by calling their office at 617-573-3412. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo a top-rated expert for Optic Neuritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Optic Neuritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Temporal Arteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Optic Neuritis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-573-3412 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Rizzo isDistinguished. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Rizzo isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- PapilledemaDr. Rizzo isDistinguished. Learn about Papilledema.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Rizzo isDistinguished. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Advanced
- Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis
- Horner SyndromeDr. Rizzo isAdvanced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Rizzo isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Rizzo isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Rizzo isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
- RASopathiesDr. Rizzo isAdvanced. Learn about RASopathies.
- StrabismusDr. Rizzo isAdvanced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Experienced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- Fourth Cranial Nerve PalsyDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.
- GlaucomaDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Isolated Duane Retraction SyndromeDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)Dr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
- Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan TypeDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.
- Optic GliomaDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Optic Glioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Progressive Hemifacial AtrophyDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.
- PtosisDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)Dr. Rizzo isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).