
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service
- 243 Charles Street, Floor 12, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-573-3288
- fax: 617-573-3698
- Mass Eye and Ear Ophthalmology Laser Service
- 243 Charles Street, Floor 12, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-573-3288
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center, Vitreoretinal Surgery, 1993
- Residency: Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, Ophthalmology, 1992
- Internship: Cornell University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1989
- Medical Education: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1988
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1993
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Community Health Options
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Tufts Public Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
220 ratings, 87 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Excellent care and concern
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Very happy with expertise and care team. They took exceptional care of me.
- Reviewed on 2/28/2026
Dr. Eliott is a quick study of available tests from other hospitals. Think he is very competent. He could be more patient focused to acknowledge their presence when you meet with him and personally give a summary when office visit is over.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
My first experience with Dr Eliott 15 years ago [redacted] I knew I had the right guy. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Eliott knows my history and is always on top of his game.
- Reviewed on 2/19/2026
Best experience I've had.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Very good.
- Reviewed on 2/13/2026
He was great [redacted]
- Reviewed on 2/10/2026
I always feel confident that the exam will provide vital information that will be used for my good.
- Reviewed on 2/8/2026
When I arrived, there was no record of my appointment, despite listed on the portal and been sent reminders. The computer system was down at the time. Despite these problems, I was accommodated with an appointment and was able to see Dr. Dean Eliott.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
I had heard that Dr Eliott might not have the best bed side manner. I found to be false. I really liked the way he explained everything to me. He knew I was science oriented and treated me like I could understand. I really liked him. 2 thumbs up!!
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
The overall appointment was very long, but very thorough
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
I would like to have had at least another two or three minutes to talk with this provider about some extra questions I've had. I would have liked just a little bit more time. I realized he was very busy, but I would have liked to have had just a few more minutes with him.
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Always feel like I am getting the best medical care available.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Good afternoon. My name is [redacted]. I had a doctor, Dean Elliott, who is my primary retinal surgeon, and I owe my eyesight to him. So I brag about Mass Eye and Ear all the time. [redacted] So I'm thrilled with the care, the courtesy. I'm indebted to Mass. [redacted] So thank you and thank you for having me.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Elliott is excellent, top of his field. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
I've been seeing Dr. Elliott for several years now and he's performed several surgeries and he's a fabulous doctor. Someone who's incredibly honest and very caring at the same time. So, yeah, he is the best doctor that I've probably ever seen. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Great care!
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
He is very knowledgeable. kind and respectful.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Dr. Eliott was caring and understanding and he helped me to understand things even if he had to repeat them. Excellent doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/5/2025
I am happy with M.G.H. eye and ear Everyone is very professional. I will recommended to anyone.
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Everyone was knowledgeable, courteous, professional, thorough and personable.
- Reviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Eliott and his staff are the best!
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr Elliot is such a professional excellent doctor who know exactly everything about retina problems. He is kind gentle and honest with his information on a patient's situation. He is the tops
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
I think this provider was the best person I worked with. Very attentive and knows exactly what he's doing, very professional.
- Reviewed on 11/4/2025
I go every 3 months and this last visit I was in and out within 2.5 hours. Normal visits are 3.5 to 4 hours. I was over the moon to move thru the visit so quickly.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr. Eliott is excellent in his field, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Eliott is a renowned ophthalmologist and I'm grateful to be his patient.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Eliott and his staff are always thorough, listen and take the time to allow me to ask clarifying questions. Explanations are clear and helpful for making decisions.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Eliott is great and I'm lucky to have him as a doctor.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Your service far exceeds our experience from Stanford in Palo Alto, CA!!! You guys rock!!!
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr Eliott is amazing and I am so happy to be his patient.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr Eliott is the best. He is patient, kind, and knowledgable. I travel 2 hours to see him. It's worth it.
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Years ago I had a bad retina detachment it is important to me that I followup with the best doctors. Despite the long wait this visit it gives me peace of mind to see Dr Eliott or Someone of his caliber. The wait was well worth it and I understand that things come up
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
The provider was courteous and concerned about me and problem.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Great overall experience and resolved my health issue promptly and professionally!
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
I was an add - on patient and still seen in a timely manner and just as complete as a usual appt.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Eliott is an extraordinary surgeon and a kind and caring person!!
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
He is the BEST!!!!
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Above and beyond in all aspects [redacted] .... Keep up the great work
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Wonderful with both the Doctor and his Fellow.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
I just think you need to speed up the process. Clearly, way too many patients are scheduled to fit into the time that's allotted for the clinic. I go to the retina clinic. I think Dr. Eliott is great, but I'm not sure who's doing the scheduling. But it's kind of ridiculous that an appointment takes more than four hours. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr Dean Eliot is the best eye doctor
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
I completely trust Dr. Eliott and that's the reason I come back every year!
- Reviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr. Dean Eliott has been wonderful! I've been attending his clinic for over 2 years, and he is always supportive, honest and adjusts my eye injections as needed. His team is wonderful. [redacted] Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Dean Eliott led a team that saved my eyesight and has given me peace of mind since then. Thank you. I'm grateful every single day.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr. ELLIOTT IS THE BEST EYE SURGEON IN NEW ENGLAND. WHAT IS DISAPPOINTING? THE MAN IS BEING TREATED LIKE A MACHIN, YES A MACHINE. NOT LIKE A HUMAN BEING. I WAS THERE FOR 4 AND A HALF HOURS. RECEVED APPROXIMATLY 5 MINUTES OF DR. ELLIOTTS TIME, BECAUSE, OF THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE THAT ARE SCHEDULED!!! THIS IS CRUEL TO DR. ELLIOTT AND CRUEL FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WAITING IN THE RECEPTION AREA. THERE WERE PEOPLE STANDING FOR HOURS!!! WHAT IS THIS HOSPITAL DOING? NO BREAK FOR Dr. Elliott or his stafff. Poor, poor over scheduling. Very frustrating visit... .CEO come to the 12 floor and take a look SPEND THE ENTIRE DAY. NO LUNCH.NO BATHROOM BREAK. JUST SIT, SIT ,SIT AND OBSERVE GET OUT OF YOUR OFFICE....
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
I am so happy that I have Dr Eliott as my retina specialist.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Superb!
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
The staff is hurried to much
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
This is [redacted], and I'm a patient of Dr. Dean Elliott, and I really enjoy my visits with Dr. Elliott and all of his fellows and technicians. They are very friendly, all of them, and very knowledgeable, and they seem to enjoy working with one another. So I am very happy with my experiences so far with Dr. Dean Elliott. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
He is wonderful
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
The best doctor in this area. Grateful for being the patient here.
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
The doctor, the Fellow, and their assistants were kind and professional. It was an A+ experience.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Eliott is absolutely the best!
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
The doctor is very good at what he does, and I'm happy with him.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
Very Good
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr. Eliott made me feel totally taken care of
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Dr. Eliott is excellent and I am very fortunate to be under his care. I am willing to accept the delays and challenges of seeing him in the context of a large teaching hospital to benefit from his skill and expertise.
- Reviewed on 7/21/2025
They were Great
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Very efficient visit. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
would be helpful and appreciate either something on an online portal or a hard copy regarding what to expect after surgery for retina detachment.
- Reviewed on 7/17/2025
The visit was very well attended by all the different doctors and assistants that I experienced. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
He went the extra mile to assist me with my vision issues.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Dr Dean Eliott is an extremely qualified & perceptive clinician. He is also one of the best retinal surgeons in the world. I feel lucky to have him as my specialty ophthalmologist.
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
Very thoughtful about my problem. Is going to set up a referral with another provider. Told me to follow up with him to make sure it was resolved. Liked her very much.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 6/26/2025
Very professional and knowledgble!
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
I was very impressed with their efficiency in moving me from one room to another.
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
I feel so very fortunate to be able to have such skilled, professional and knowledgable health care providers available, and would highly recommend Dr. Dean Elliott and his staff to anyone in need of his expertise. Even as someone who worked in medecine for many years, I was always terrified of having any eye issues, until I did. Thanks to Dr. Elliott and his skill, I no longer do.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr Eliott is an exceptional physician and surgeon. Very personable, very direct and honest.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Informative, patient and provided information as requested regarding the proposed procedure
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
Dr. Elliott is always kind and willing to answer my questions in an understandable way.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr Eliott is an exceptional, professional retinal specialist!!! I have been seeing him for 8 1/2 years.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr. Eliott is such an intelligent, highly skilled, kind doctor who has a great way of explaining things clearly and patiently, which is incredibly helpful. I feel extremely fortunate to have Dr. Eliott as my retinal specialist. My eye has stabilized, and I'm grateful. Many thanks :)
- Reviewed on 6/21/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 6/19/2025
We had an amazing experience with our providers
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
Outstanding professionalism.
- Reviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr. Eliott is a wonderful provider. Patient and clear in his explanations. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
Caring
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
I'd just like to say that he was great. He answered all my questions that I had and I felt very comfortable and pleased with the appointment.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr Eliott is the best
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I am very impressed with the detail to pretesting and extra testing for BOTH eyes even though only one eye needs surgery. Beyond that I forgot to ask if there may be alternate procedures - maybe not? [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
I had a wonderful Dr Dean Elliot did a great job. I see just as good as I did before surgery so very happy with the outcome. 10 for Dr. Elliot, thank you so very much, [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
I have seen Dr. ELIOTT a number of time over the past years. He is very knowledgeable and explains issues well.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Very satisfied with everyone's attention.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
The office overall has people who are efficient and good about answering questions as you go through various steps leading up to the actual doctor's exam and reading of digital pictures. The 2.5 hour process ends with feedback on annual changes to your condition. I know my Dr is experienced and very knowledgeable and I trust his findings. This year he was obviously behind and rushing and his manner made me feel I could not take a few minutes to ask a few of the questions on my mind.