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Kenneth M McKay

Kenneth M McKay, MD

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Mass General Brigham

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Kenneth M McKay

Dr. K. Matthew McKay is a member of the Retina and Uveitis Services, who specializes in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, and uveitis (ocular inflammation). He earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his performed his internship at Yale University before completing his ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McKay then completed a two-year uveitis fellowship and two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Washington.

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Dr. McKay is interested in caring for patients with rare and complex ophthalmic disorders and received specialized training in treating ocular inflammatory diseases (uveitis) of the front and back of the eye. Surgically, he is interested in caring for patients with retinal detachments, including complex detachments related to diabetic retinopathy and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Dr. McKay also specializes in surgical management of epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and cataracts. Dr. McKay is actively involved in clinical research and training ophthalmology residents and fellows.

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Clinical Interests  

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  • Uveitis (ocular inflammation)
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  • Macular degeneration
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  • Diabetic retinopathy
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  • Retinal vein occlusion
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  • Retinal detachment
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  • Macular hole
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  • Epiretinal membrane
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Locations

  1. Mass Eye and Ear Ophthalmology Laser Service
  2. Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service
  3. Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Washington, Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery, 2023
  • Fellowship: University of Washington, Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation, 2021
  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 2019
  • Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2020

Insurance

Search plans
  • 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 ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • 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

162 ratings, 46 reviews

The 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.

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  • Reviewed on 5/25/2026

    He was very thorough and pleasant during our encounter and took his time.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2026

    This office is so professional and their service is so excellent. I cannot say enough about it.!

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2026

    I have been seeing dr Mckay for a little over a year and a half after my eye injury and he has always been kind and listens to what I have to say and give the best advice possible

  • Reviewed on 5/18/2026

    I've been seeing Dr. McKay, I think, for about three years, and I couldn't be happier with not only the services he provides, but the caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate way he and his fellows in residence address my medical questions, concerns, and the thoughtfulness that they take in hearing me out on various issues. So I would overall say he's more than a 10 out of 10. The highest rating was a million. I'd give him a million.

  • Reviewed on 5/17/2026

    Great experience

  • Reviewed on 5/15/2026

    Dr. McKay was very honest and professional. Dr. [redacted] spent more time with us explaining procedures and possible outcomes. Both were excellent physicians

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2026

    Dr. McKay is wonderful, he is very reassuring and kind. I would recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2026

    Excellent attention to detail and follow up

  • Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    Great..only the 2nd time I've seen him but he seems competent and takes time to review images

  • Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    He has been taking his time to listen to the concerns of the patient, makes follow up to ensure the problem presented to him is resolved. He is so kind too.

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    I thank the doctors and nurses for helping me improve my health concerns.

  • Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Very good and nice to me

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    It was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    He listened, was knowledgeable about my history and eye issue, and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Every appointment I have with the doctors and staff is characterized by a high level of respect, courtesy, and understanding. The care provided is exemplary and among the best in the world.

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    It was great!

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Dr. McKay is absolutely wonderful-attentive, compassionate, informative, and consistently provides me with the highest level of care. I truly appreciate his dedication to my medical needs and care. [redacted] I'm in good hands at Mass Eye & Ear (12th floor)!

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Excellent care by doctor and office staff. Very efficient office.

  • Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Very professional and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    I travel from [redacted] Vermont several times each year specifically to see Dr. Mckay, which reflects the high regard I have for his care. He offers a thoughtful balance of realism and reassurance, communicates clearly, and consistently ensures I have all the information I need. I remain committed to traveling hours from home in order to continue receiving his exceptional care.

  • Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr McKay was excellent. Very professional and great in explaining everything about my situation. Looking forward to seeing and following up with him.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    After many, many years and visits with other physicians, I finally found an eye doctor who cares and is extremely competent and worries about every aspect of what's going on. And I'm extremely happy with Dr. McKay. He's amazing. I would recommend him to the president. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Dr. McKay and the entire team was terrific from start to finish. They took their time, explained things well and answered questions clearly.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    The best is the best

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    No. He's very good.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    When I provided answers regarding nurses, there were 4-5 medical professionals who assisted me throughout the process. My answers related to all medical professionals who assisted me.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    My provider was prompt and thoughtful in our time together. He explained things thoroughly and included me in how to approach it. He had been in contact with my original probider and had also discussed what was bestfor me.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Meei is a wonderful health care facility. Its staff are always engaged in helping and very attuned to pt needs.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    I'm very happy with the care that Dr. McKay gives. I myself am a physician, so I kind of know, what a good physician does. He does a really great job. He has a lot of expertise in his area, and I'm very grateful to seeing someone who has that level of experience. He's available to, you know, take a call if needed in between sessions. And I'm just trying to think. He explains things well. He's reassuring about things regarding the eye can cause worry to patients. And I've felt reassured about what is happening.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. McKay is an excellent doctor. He provided an opportunity for me to ask questions. He answered them. He was clear on the results of my tests, etc. I would recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 10/27/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Definitely a good place to go, I will recommend to everyone that I know.

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    It's nice when doctors introduce themselves when they walk in the room and say, hello, I'm Dr. So-and-so, instead of just walking in the room and sitting down, period. I know these doctors are all geniuses, and they are brilliant and wonderful, and I appreciate them all, but I like to know who I'm talking to, period. Thank you, period.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Everything went well

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    Dr McKay and his fellow, Dr [redacted], were both terrific. They were patient with explanations and careful with examining me. I plan to be followed by them.

  • Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    I would like to say that everyone involved with taking care of me was excellent.

  • Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr McKay is great. He really cares about his patients

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr McKay great doctor feel he has my needs covered

  • Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    I wish they gave me more information as to what to expect and what is a concern. I'm new to this condition, and I am uncertain about what is concerning. I used to message with status updates in case anything was concerning, but they stopped reading and didn't reply to my last message. I feel this would be easier for me if they set expectations regarding the recovery process.

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Excellent service, very professional and organized. Congratulations to this entire department.

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    I feel that Dr McKay took a genuine interest in my condition and was patient and very helpful with answers to my questions and in outlining my treatment plan

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    The appointment was a follow up to an emergency room visit. I am confident I am in good hands regarding the monitoring of my condition. I live in [redacted] on Cape Cod, the distance was the only difficulty, but that has no bearing on the care provided.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    pleased with provider

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    I felt confident and secure with the treatment the doctor was providing me.