Ophthalmology

Howard Ying, M.D.,PH.D.

Principal Physician and Surgeon

Cambridge, MA

Howard Shann-Cherng Ying, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, retinal disease, vitreoretinal surgery, and uveitis. He treats a broad range of conditions including retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration, hereditary retinal diseases, strabismus, amblyopia, disorders of the retinal vasculature, vitreoretinal interface, retinal degenerations, and ocul

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (MD, 1998)
Graduate School: Washington University of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D., Neurosciences)
Residency: University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1999-2002)
Residency: University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 1999-2003)
Internship: Barnes Jewish Hospital (1999)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal DetachmentRetinal Disease & AMDRetinal Diseases

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Boston Eye Care Center
Boston Medical Center
Baystate Medical Center

Languages

English[7]

Conditions Dr. Ying treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ying accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Howard Ying's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 62 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ying practice?

Howard Ying practices in Cambridge, MA with hospital affiliations including Boston Eye Care Center, Boston Medical Center, and Baystate Medical Center.

What does Dr. Ying specialize in?

Howard Ying is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Ying been practicing?

Howard Ying has 28+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Ying's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (MD, 1998); Graduate School: Washington University of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D., Neurosciences); Residency: University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1999-2002).