Dr. Jorge G Arroyo M.D., MPH
Ophthalmologist
330 Brookline Ave Bidmc/Retina Service Boston MA, 02215About
With State-of-the-Art clinical, laser and surgical facilities, the BIDMC Retina service (part of Harvard Medical School) seeks to 1) Deliver the highest quality and compassionate vitreo-retinal care p ...
Education and Training
Yale School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- Boston Super Doctors 2011
- Specializes in Vitreous Retina.
- Hogan-Garcia Research Award.
- Heed Fellowship.
- Knapp Fellowship.
- Assistant Professor of Ophthaolmology. 2002
- K23 Research Grant. 2001
- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Teacher of the Year, . 2004
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Duke University Hospital in Vitreo-retinal, Durham, NC 1997
- Duke Univ Eye Center, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1995
- Duke Univ Medical Center, NC, Fellow:Retina Surgery 1995
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