
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- 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: Massachusetts Eye and Ear***, Retina, 2003
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear***, Ophthalmology, 2001
- Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 1998
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1997
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2003
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
4.9 out of 5
429 ratings, 165 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 2/26/2026
everything in this facility was top-notch the doctors, the nurses receptionist, the check-in process, the timing, the effectiveness, and the use of all your equipment.
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr. Kim and her staff, especially [redacted], her nurse, they're very thorough, very knowledgeable, very personable, and it's really wonderful to have the experience with them.
- Reviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr Kim is an amazing person, excellent surgeon and the best doctor in her field.
- Reviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Kim has been great. Surgery is never fun but I felt she did a great job. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 2/16/2026
Comfortable
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Excellent. five stars
- Reviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr Ivana Kim and her staff are very thorough and professional.
- Reviewed on 2/8/2026
Expert in field.
- Reviewed on 2/7/2026
It was a good appointment, pretty quick and a good check up.
- Reviewed on 2/3/2026
Dr Kim is patient caring answers questions and explains answers thoroughly
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
Nothing. Dr. Kim was respectful, and it was a helpful, informative visit.
- Reviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Ivana Kim is the best. She always takes the time to talk with me in a language I can understand. She goes over all the applicable tests given. She looks for further testing and visits and advises me such. And I am very, very fortunate to have her.
- Reviewed on 1/29/2026
It makes me feel good knowing that I'm in the best hands possible for my condition
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
Always have a good appointment with Dr Kim
- Reviewed on 1/26/2026
The entire staff, residents, receptionist, technicians, nurses, as well as Dr Kim did an impressive job!
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
The provider ordered very extensive tests to insure accurate diagnosis. Dr. Kim was very professional and caring.
- Reviewed on 1/19/2026
I was very pleased with Dr. Kim's care and thorough assessment of my condition.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
I have been a patient of Dr. Kim's for well over a decade. Every aspect of my procedures and office visits, could not have been any better. She is extremely knowledgeable, highly professional and very caring. She does not rush through an appointment and insurers that I understand everything she says, and always asks if I have any questions.
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Very know and caring.
- Reviewed on 1/15/2026
[redacted] She is an excellent doctor. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
I was in such good hands!
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
Kind, considerate, caring in addition to being extremely knowledgeable with my condition.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Kim is awesome. I have been seeing her now for more than 20 years. She has saved my vision. I have diabetic retinopathy and my left eye is pretty much useless. So she has saved the vision in my right eye. I respect her highly and I would recommend her. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/10/2026
Everything was excellent. The x-ray technician was efficient and technically proficient, but did not even respond to thank you and happy new year, being personable is also as important.
- Reviewed on 1/10/2026
On the Monday following the New Year weekend the building was very busy. Inspite of that, I had my eyesight and pressure checked, my eyes dilated, my imaging done and had my results checked by both the resident and Dr Kim. All in about 1 hr and 10 minutes. Very thorough, impressive... and friendly. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/27/2025
It's always been good.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
I have been coming to MEEI for almost 4 years, every time I am there everyone is nice, professional, listens to my concerns, and everything is done in a timely manner. You don't get this kind of service or attention where I live, I thank you so much for everything that you do.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr. Kim, Is an excellent care provider. She is prepared, knowledgeable, and caring. She takes the time to clearly communicate results, concerns and next steps. She also takes the time to listen and to respond accordingly.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
Good visit except expecting a call back about scheduling my next appointment. Have not received a call as yet
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Lipstened well, was respectful and clear.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Very thorough & professional experience with Doctor and Staff. GREATLY appreciated.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
Ivana Kim is a great doctor. She's unbeatable. She's an expert in her field and she saved my life. So she got to be absolutely a 10.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Kim is wonderful. [redacted]
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
She is smart, very caring and careful. She found a fault in the test I had taken there and send me back for another test. I was very disappointed that the girl who took the test did not know it was taken very poorly.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
I receive excellent care and concern for my eye diagnosis from Dr Kim
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Compassionate, clear, thoughtful
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Performed a very thorough exam explaining why she did each step.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Kim, about nine years ago, saved my sight from a detached retina, and she is a wonderful and very thoughtful doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Kim is very professional and compassionate she explains everything well and she always puts me at ease. She listens to me and answers my questions and addresses my concerns with a smile
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Always feel I'm getting great care.
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
She's very knowledgeable about her subject. She takes interest in her patients and she has a lot of patience to explain things that we are not uncertain about. Okay, thank you. Bye.
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
Friendly, knowledgeable and on time.
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
My visits to MA Eye and Ear have always been pleasant and professional.
- Reviewed on 11/29/2025
Best Best Best Best ? persent
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Great visit
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
I would not have my Eyesight today [redacted] if not for Dr. Ivana Kim and her Staff of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Employees efforts to Restore it and Retain it through a series of Operations and Procedures dating back almost 15 years. Dr. Ivana Kim has devoted time for me over that period in a DEDICATED &SELFLESS MANNER, and during all the Pre-Op, and Post-Op ,as well as regular visits She has ALWAYS TREATED ME WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT and Always taken the time to Explain my Options in a Very Kind and Courteous Manner over the last 14 Plus Years. THANK YOU DR. IVANA KIM AND STAFF!!!
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Thanks
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Kim is very clear on explaining my eye disease and how its now stable which makes me very happy. It's a hike for me to get to Mass Eye & Ear to see her, but well worth it.
- Reviewed on 11/20/2025
Very professional, knowledgeable, addressed my concerned and talked with me in detail.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Simply put I have anxiety and this appointment like most of my medical appointments make me anxious, Dr. Kim is caring and understanding of my Anxiety. I truly appreciate the this approach.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
I have the highest respect for Dr. Ivana Kim. I've said in the past and still feel that I trust her with my life! She is the best and deserves the highest praise available.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Every time I have been at Mass Eye and Ear, I was called in to run several tests almost immediately. The entire visit was less than one hour. Everyone is extremely nice and helpful. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
Knowledgeable,personable,thorough and reassuring. An excellent doctor!!!
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
very good
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
MEEI has always been a top notch experience form timely execution of the visit details to the care provoded.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
The whole experience went great. I was very satisfied with the process of everything that went on. I am satisfied.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
She has carefully followed me and monitored my care since our first meeting in [redacted]. I could not have had a better physician.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
My experience has always been very good; Dr. Kim is an excellent and attentive professional.
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
My last visit was quick and efficient. All aspects of the visit had no waiting times.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Kim was very pleasant and spoke in layman terms so my medical situation was understandable.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
She is very personable
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Absolutely loved Dr Kim! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
very pleasant and professional
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
My experience with Dr. Ivana Kim and all the staff in the Retina center (including in Photos and Ultrasound) was very positive. They answer my questions thoroughly. They explain what they are doing.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Kim was excellent, listened well, clearly knew what she was doing, and her staff was equally good.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
All providers were the best. Very thorough review change in status and treatment options.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
All went well.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Kim is an intelligent, compassionate, personable provider. She listens carefully to what I say and responds to all my questions.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
She is the best
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
I have always felt that all the staff were patient and very attentive.
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
Always patient and explains everything. Love this office!
- Reviewed on 10/27/2025
I would highly recommend Dr IKim.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
Experience with Dr. Kim and office and other doctors and nurses, always excellent. And they always listen to my needs and always give the best feedback to me that they can.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr Kim is a wonderful physician. She is very knowledgeable and provides excellent advice
- Reviewed on 10/17/2025
I seen Dr. Kim. I think her and her staff is amazing. She spent plenty of time with me, explained everything. She's awesome. She is absolutely awesome.
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
I thought this was the best experience I had. The people were very nice, very attentive, very courteous. I couldn't say anything better than the people that were working for her. I think she has a wonderful, wonderful group of people working for her. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr. Ivana Kim listens very well and she has a very good bedside manner, period. And I told her so.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
I feel very lucky to be in the good hands of Dr Kim for my eye.
- Reviewed on 10/12/2025
Dr. Kim took a lot of time looking at my eye and at the ultrasound and trying to understand what they showed and then was careful to be sure I understood it also. She was willing to answer my questions fully and explain the reasons for her answers. And she made me feel that she really cared about me as a person as well as just a medical puzzle.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
Very competent, caring , efficient care from all staff.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
The office is well run I like how you go from one pod to the next pod Dr. Kim is so smart
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
She is very thorough and attentive but very busy.
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Excellent. I had no problem at all. They explained themselves very well and they were very professional.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Professional, easy to understand and the vision testing staff as well as the clerical/admin staff worked together like clockwork.
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Dr Kim Is thoughtful and kind!!!
- Reviewed on 10/6/2025
Always a great experience.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
This is my 9th year back at MASS Eye AND EAR.. I feel like I am home when I come back for my eye check up. Can't imagine going anywhere else.. Very professional atmosphere.. Simply the best!
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Was outstanding.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
Very professional and listened to what we had to say, answered our questions and went over all my information in a timely matter. It was a nice visit overall.
- Reviewed on 10/2/2025
He is the best. Thank you. Goodbye.
- Reviewed on 9/29/2025
Dr Kim is caring, knowledgeable, diligent, and professional. I am grateful that she is directly involved in my healthcare.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Ivana KIm she is one of the best
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Kim runs an amazing operation. Like a well oiled machine. From the time everyone spoke to me about my diagnoses to the plan that was put in place and to making me feel like I am her of her utmost concern. She is A+
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
Dr. Kim was excellent! I came here for a 2nd opinion after being seen at Wills Eye Hospital. The 2nd opinion changed my life!
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
In spite of how busy Dr. Kim is, she is always focused on me the patient and attentive to my concerns and condition.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr KIm is always thorough and goes over my pictures and ultrasound in detail with me.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Kim is efficient. She takes the time to explain everything to me. She's been very kind and helpful. She's been available at all times, even on weekends when I've had emergencies. She is top notch.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Kim has been concerned and responsive concerning my eye condition since I met her. She is kind but efficient, and always makes sure I understand my case.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
The total time spent at MEEI has been cut down drastically. I use to see the doctor first, then do all the testing. Now it's the opposite which makes more sense to me. Everyone is very pleasant. They always take the time to answer any questions I have.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
It takes hours for me to get to Boston, hours to get home, very hard to get a ride. So I'm going to go to the Mass Eye and Ear in Providence, Rhode Island to have my eye checked for what's going on with me now. But I definitely will go back to Dr. Kim. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/29/2025
Very explanatory! Courteous.
- Reviewed on 8/27/2025
Dr. Kim is wonderful- kind, gentle, knowledgeable and was carefully considering all options and I never felt rushed. She was courteous when examining me, and I felt very much cared for. The fellow was also great, as well as everyone on the scanning and photo team. Everyone treated me so well, I was grateful as I was nervous coming in. I really appreciated how when I arrived earlier than my appointment, I was immediately attended to, that is a wonderful thing to have patients queue up like that and creates a seamless flow instead of having you wait for the slotted time.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Ivana Kim was very respectful, very thorough, and asked and listened to me. She is a very good professional provider.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
The staff and Dr Kim are the best and genuinely care about me as a patient . They are the beat
- Reviewed on 8/22/2025
This was the second time seeing Dr Kim after seeing Dr [redacted] for 11 years. I found her to be much more available and open than he was. She seemed to have time to answer my concerns [redacted]
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Kim is wonderful-I hope she never leaves !!!!
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Great doctor, trust totally
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Knows me well since my first visit over 10 years ago to MEEI
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
It has been wonderful working with Dr. Kim concerning my ongoing care. I've felt that my concerns have been addressed as needed and test results were explained very well to me.
- Reviewed on 8/22/2025
Dr. Kim is very professional and she explains things in a very understandable manner and she is very responsive to questions and she helped me a great deal and I am very grateful to her.
- Reviewed on 8/21/2025
Excellent
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Thank you for your help.
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Kim is amazing. But I had a bit of a bad experience with the gel from the eye ultrasound. It got a painful stinging in my eye and eye lid from the gel. This was the fourth time I have had ultrasound on y eye, and never had an issue before. I think it was a new kind of gel that stuck more to my eye and created a reaction. The nurses that rinsed my eye, and the doctors also were kind. The receptionists various cou ters were kind and helped imediately.
- Reviewed on 8/14/2025
very professional
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
My life could not be in better hands.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
I am very grateful to Dr.Ivana Kim for everything she has done and is doing for me, for other people, I really appreciate it, may God help her to continue helping people
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
I have been seeing Dr Ivana Kim for 13 years. She is the BEST!
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr. Kim is thorough and kind.
- Reviewed on 8/9/2025
SHE IS VERY THOROUGH & PROFESSIONAL. SEEING HER IS A PLEASURE.
- Reviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr Kim knows her stuff
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
All personnel were professional, respectful, and friendly. I really appreciated the high level of care I received from Dr. Kim and her team.
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
I know Dr Kim is the very best in her field, and I am grateful to be in her care.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
efficient and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
Excellent care and detail regarding my issue.
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Extremely happy with the care provided.
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Nothing more. I was satisfied and impressed with my overall experience.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Kim was very good and listened to me . I feel very blessed to have Doctors like this to care for my needs.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
She explains in a manner I can understand the exact problems I am facing with my macular degeneration.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
Very Knowledgeable and took time to explain things to me in terms that were understandable.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I just wish I had been told that she had moved to a different POD. I got there and went ti the wrong place. They were great when I called and Tod them I was stuck in traffic and may be late. They offered support
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
Extremely grateful for the care and support Dr. Kim provides each and every visit.
- Reviewed on 6/17/2025
i feel that im in the best care possible for the condition i have. it is a learning experience for all of us and a journey that can sometimes be challenging. Dr. Kim has made me feel at ease and when asked a direct question i feel that i have a direct answer. her RN is top shelf and works diligently to resolve any and all issues promptly and always gets back to you.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
Dr. Ivana Kim and her staff were exceptionally polite, friendly, and professional.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Kim is absolutely the very best DOCTOR my wife and I have ever experienced such a dedicated person in our [redacted] years.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
Dr. Kim and her entire team are professional, caring, and knowledgeable!
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Kim as my doctor. She has my total confidence.
- Reviewed on 6/8/2025
nothing much, I am happy with all .
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
Dr. Kim has been very good. She's very good at explaining everything and telling you what's going on. The time you have to wait is kind of long, but there's a lot of people waiting to get seen. And I like her very much. She explains everything. Very good doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Dr. Kim is awesome! She saved the sight in my right eye. Plus she is very kind and caring and always professional and upbeat.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
It's a pleasure to see Dr. Kim every year, knowing that my condition is fully understood by her. I trust her completely.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
supa!
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Great doctor and staff
- Reviewed on 5/28/2025
While I had 3 tests before seeing the doctor and all those happened in a timely manner because I had the first appointment of the day, I did have to wait 35 minutes to see the doctor. I am wondering if there is a more efficient way to schedule the doctor appoints to minimize wait times.
- Reviewed on 5/27/2025
I trust Dr. Kim for my eye care issues. She is professional and thorough in discussing the results of tests and follow up treatment .
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
This provider is one of the best doctors I've ever had. She's open, she tells you just like it is, and she proceeds. And if something goes wrong, she'll tell you that and tell you what your next move is. I would very highly recommend her to anyone for treatment.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
She is excellent. Caring and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
I have 100% trust and confidence in the care I have been receiving, and every member of the team there has been outstanding!
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
My provider was wonderful. She knew all my background. She knew all my medical. She asked me my opinion and she told me what she found and that's absolutely fine with me.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Excellent Professional
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Everyone was very professional and attentive to my situation.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
Dr. Kim is thorough, professional, and I believe that I am receiving the best care possible.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
She is a great provider, a great doctor, and a good human being. Very serious thing I had, [redacted] and she's nothing but courteous and above that, just a great person to make a bad thing better. And she did a great job. Ecstatic at the way it was handled and the way she's still in her office treats me. It's like I'm the only one there. I'm the only most important person in the world when I'm in front of them. They're great. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
She gives me a good examination, explains my problem and when needed offers suggestions
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
She pulled together my whole history and explained how everything is affecting me now Answered questions thoroughly.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
Nothing! Dr. Kim and her staff of testers are awesome!
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Kim is one of the best.
- Reviewed on 5/9/2025
Mass Eye and Ear been great. Dr. Kim always take her time to properly examine me, talk about the current conditions, the risk factors, medication, and how I can continue to maintain my eyes properly. It almost feels that she is Partner in caring for my eyes and not just a provider.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
I was very impressed with the level of care provided
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
all aspects of my visit were excellent.
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
I've been with Dr. Kim for about three or four years. She's been nothing but professional. I have a lot of faith in her. She's very attentive and I couldn't be more impressed. I even had a discussion with her about some surgery I had done by another doctor and I was upset because there was no follow-up and she told me she would deal with it. On the whole, I couldn't be happier with Dr. Kim.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Kim was kind, understanding and positive.
- Reviewed on 5/3/2025
I am a patient of Dr. Ivana Kim. I have seen her several times. I have always been extremely happy with the process, and the service, and the communication. She has just been wonderful. Thank you.