Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions
Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston Inc
50 Staniford St Ste 600, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Lana Rifkin is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rifkin is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Scleritis, Neuroretinitis, and Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General Hospital
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Community Health Options
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health New England
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Martin's Point Generations
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
NH Healthy Families
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Trustmark
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc
50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
Other Locations
Plymouth Laser and Surgical Center
146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

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.


3 Clinical Trials

Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lana Rifkin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lana Rifkin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Lana Rifkin by calling their office at 617-367-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Lana Rifkin a top-rated expert for Uveitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lana Rifkin is classified as an Elite expert for Uveitis, 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. Lana Rifkin specialize in?

While Dr. Lana Rifkin is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Uveitis, Scleritis, and Neuroretinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Lana Rifkin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lana Rifkin has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Uveitis. You can view a list of Dr. Lana Rifkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lana Rifkin accept my insurance?

Dr. Lana Rifkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-367-4800 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.

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