Neurology
Joseph Rizzo, MD
Professor, Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Dr. Joseph F. Rizzo, MD, is a distinguished neuro-ophthalmologist practicing at Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston, MA, where he specializes in complex vision disorders arising from neurological conditions. His subspecialty focus encompasses neuro-ophthalmology, with particular expertise in optic nerve disorders, double vision (diplopia), ischemic optic neuropathy, temporal arteritis, facial nerve disorders such as Bell's palsy, and other neuro-ophthalmic conditions that
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — Professor, Ophthalmology
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans — M.D., 1978
- Harvard Univ/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1985-1986
- Boston Univ Med Ctr — Residency, Ophthalmology, 1982-1985
- Tufts-New Engl Med Ctr — Residency, Neurology, 1979-1982
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Conditions & Treatments
Optic Neuritis
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice