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Magdalena G Krzystolik

Magdalena G Krzystolik, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Polish
  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service
  2. Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Vitreoretinal Diseases, 2000
  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 1998
  • Internship: University of Chicago Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1994
  • Medical Education: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, 1993

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1999

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield RI
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Medicare RI
  • Multiplan
  • NHP RI
  • 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

399 ratings, 146 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Sorry to be brief but it was a terrific experience in all aspects!

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Attentive and not dismissive

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    I was very happy with the service that I received from this provider. She was going to refer me to a different doctor to deal with my eye issue and I have not heard a response back from her office yet. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    I was extremely impressed with Dr Krzystolik.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    I visit once a year to have my eyes examined. I am confident I am getting the best advice to protect my sight.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr Krzystolik was amazing. She answered all questions I had about my concerns. She was not hurried or abrupt, she listened carefully. Really great experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Krzystolik is very thorough. She takes time to go over images and recommend what is needed, discuss what her opinion on this matter and make any recommendation necessary. Absolutely will recommend this doctor for anyone.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Great experience, thorough exam and friendly atmosphere.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Excellent provider and incredible staff that work in the office

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    She was professional, courteous, listened to me & explained my situation & tests very well.

  • Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Very thorough

  • Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    This provider came in on her day off, and vacation and a day that the nurses were not working to provide care for an injury due to trauma the previous day. She is not even my regular provider. I couldn't have received better support from any office.

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I felt listened to and respected. I appreciated her thoughtful approach and advice

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I was there far longer than usual but I am not unhappy. I feel I am getting the proper evaluation and the sufficient amount of information needed.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Always a pleasure to visit this doctor and her staff.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    They were very professional and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Kind, considerate, and thoughtful/professional care.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Very positive, I have a lot of confidence in her expertise.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    it was a pleasant experience -

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I think I am in the best of hands.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I felt very comfortable speaking about my sight that I felt has gotten worse and was treated with respect I was very satisfied and didn't feel rushed

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Was a very good professional visit. Left with a better feeling about my eye condition.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    This provider is excellent. Your questions are repetious.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    professional and caring

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Very rushed.

  • Reviewed on 11/30/2025

    Very courteous and professional

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    She knows her specialty very well and she is friendly as well. Great to have her as my ophthalmologist.

  • Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    very good

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Always very good experience!!!

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    She saved my vision when I had a hole in my retina. Her care and skills are exemplary. She has earned my highest praise!

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. K is awesome! She is the first person in months to listen to me and diagnose what is going on with my eye.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    very comfortable with the care and explanations

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

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  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    The doctor always answers questions, and is unfailingly professional and polite.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    I have been a patient for over 15 years. Dr. Krzystolik and the staff are very professional and caring. With new medical issues for heart and type 2 diabetes they were very careful to record and ask questions about my new meds. I have a yearly re-occurring appt. To follow my retina issues. I am very happy with my care in Plainville.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Great doctor!

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    She's amazing!

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Magdalena is excellent. I feel safe in her hands. I just met her. I had my first visit with her and I'll be staying with her for my future treatment.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I enjoyed my experience. It was very friendly and very professional.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    I've always had a good experience with Dr. Krzystolik since I started seeing her many years ago.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    All around great!!

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Extremely busy doctor

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik is simply the best. She is so patient and caring. A true professional, who made sure I understood everything.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik and all the nurses and everything are always doing a great job.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    If it wasn,t for her I would be blind

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    As far as I'm concerned, I could not ask for anything more from any other doctor. She's wonderful. She's brilliant and she's very, very comfortable talking to her and she's, I couldn't say a bad word about her.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    I've always had very good interactions with both the doctors and the nurses in this particular office, not only for myself, but years ago with my mother, and I highly recommend them and enjoy seeing them.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    The nurse was busy on her phone think personal the Dr was amazing

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Provider is highly competent!

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik was very sympathetic and caring.

  • Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    I think Dr. Krzystolik is very competent. She makes me comfortable. I have a lot of confidence

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

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  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I feel fortunate that Dr. Krzystolik is dealing with my problem

  • Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    I never get anything but the best of care from all at Mass Eye & Ear

  • Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    thorough

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    You cannot get any better treatment than from Dr. Krzystolik at the Plainville Office of Mass Eye and Ear. [redacted] I'm moving to Virginia, and she even made my follow-up appointment in Virginia for me. Thank you, and you have a good day.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Excellent Practice

  • Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Entire staff ALWAYS friendly, courteous and respectful. Explain all procedures and results in easy to understand terms. Have the best interest of the patient AT ALL TIMES and only provide as much treatment as necessary to maintain good eye health. They truly care about you and the quality of your vision. Recommend them HIGHLY!

  • Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    best ever

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr K is wonderful and has a great practice

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    She was very friendly, kind, and considerate. She took her time to explain every aspect of what was going on, and she was able to inform me of some things going on in my eye that weren't associated with my diabetes, which was very helpful because a lot of times people want to automatically associate something if you are diabetic, and she did not do that. She explained some other things that she did see in my eye. that she's going to be watching and I have a three month appointment with her. So I was very satisfied with her, her demeanor, her knowledge and her attention to detail.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik and her staff are excellent.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik was very attentive and so were the people that worked with her. I am very glad to have her as my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    She listened and explained when I asked a question...

  • Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    THERE WAS A TIME THAT I WAS GOING BLIND AND SHE SAVED MY EYESIGHT. I CAN'T ASK FOR A BETTER RETINA SPECIALIST.

  • Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Overall good experience

  • Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Great experience

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    I am always treated with respect from the Dr.

  • Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    I'm always very satisfied with the care that I get, and I would never change my provider.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Provider and staff pleasure to deal with

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    She was very thorough and I feel comfortable with the outcome

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    A sub for my usual doctor who is on family leave. She was great.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    She was very thorough and explained everything to me.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    I'm very impressed with Dr. Krzystolik. She listens to me and is very knowledgeable about what is happening to me.

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Everyone there is awesome!

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    I have been seeing this doctor for several years for checkups on macular degeneration. She has earned, through her intelligence, carefulness, and understanding, my complete trust and confidence.

  • Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    She was very professional and caring. She explained my procedure in detail, which put me at ease. She was terrific.

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    Exceptionally knowledgable doctor. Staff was v well trained and attentive.

  • Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    This doctor is excellent and an asset to your organization

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Excellent care!!

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    I HAVE BEEN A PATIENT OF DR KRYSTOLIK FOR MANY YEARS NOW AND ALWAYS FIND HER TO BE AN EXCELLENT PROVIDER ALSO HER STAFF.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Explains my condition in a clear and thorough manner

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Excellent provider and staff.

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I'd like to say that this doctor I go to, Dr. K, I call is absolutely the greatest. She's very calm, makes you very calm. She's very polite, soft-spoken. She's just great. As far as I'm concerned, she's great. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Although Dr Krzystolik has a very busy practice, she always takes the time to answer all my questions. I usually have to wait 20-30 min past my appt time to be taken back to any exam room, but I understand that is probably because she does take the time needed with all her patients. I would not want her to change that and am very satisfied with her care.

  • Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Knowledgeable, kind, tremendous expertise, good communication, listens

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    Previously followed by this provider several years ago and had to leave the practice due to insurance issues. As soon as my insurance changed I made an appointment to restart care as this provider has been the most informative with me regarding my diagnosis and care

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    It was an extremely thorough examination, both the assistant and Dr. K worked intensely to get as much information as possible to understand what was happening with my eye.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    I've been going to Mass Eye and Ear for quite a while now, and I really love it there. Any questions I have, they answer them, and they're always so very nice there. I really, really love it there. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    I see her once every other year but she is always updated on my issues. She is pleasant and gets the exam done efficiently.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik is absolutely wonderful. My husband was very satisfied with all that she does, all that she says. She explains everything well. She's open to communication between him and her. [redacted] John is very, very, very satisfied and thinks she's wonderful in every way. She's a wonderful doctor, [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    I feel she knows exactly what she is looking for etc etc. And is prepared for the next step if necessary.

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr K is thorough and excellent. Her staff is efficient and helpful.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Kind, smart, reassuring, down to earth

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    I have always been happy with the care I received!

  • Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    I am very happy with the provider and the office help.

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Professional courteous. Explains everything

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Thank you for your time.

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    She is clear, concise and straight forward, which I appreciate very much.

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Great servie

  • Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Good experience at local facility.

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    I'm very satisfied with my care in this office.

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    The entire team makes for a relaxed and comfortable environment.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik for the excellent care that I have received over period of years. Always, Dr. Krzystolik explains to me in layman's terms the condition of my eye's, what to watch for. If i notice any changes to call right way. Dr. Krzystolik is kind, computational and caring and I feel so lucky to be one of her patients and have her For my Retna Doctor.She's Great!

  • Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    The doctor was very thorough, thoughtful, and considerate.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Very thorough

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Very good.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Friendly knowledgeable

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    I don't know if the person checking me for the doctor was a nurse or technician so that question was difficult to answer.

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    She is wonderful

  • Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Knowledgeable, good communication, friendly

  • Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Extremely talented and knowledgeable Doctor

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    I have been a patient of Doctor Magdalena Krzystolik for many years. She is an excellent Ophthalmologist/Retina specialist whom I have great respect for. She is an intelligent, professional, competent, & a very caring doctor. I feel very fortunate to be one of her patients.

  • Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr Krzystolik is wonderful. She is so knowledgeable, explains things clearly, is kind and compassionate. I have been seeing her for many years now and have complete faith in her.

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    She is a person with human qualities, and in my opinion, she is trustworthy.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Excellent experience. My sight has improved greatly.

  • Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Veary nice care always professional

  • Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    I would not hesitate to call this office for any issues or questions I had. Experience was extremely professional.

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Staff is always great

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    This provider is exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful and I'm very grateful to have her as my medical provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/27/2025

    Everyone I had interactions with was kind, attentive and answered questions and gave details thoroughly.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr is very good and caring

  • Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    DR. Krzystolik thorough and the best

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    Very polite and helpful

  • Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    My experience was terrific. I felt very comfortable, no pain, lots of attention. Couldn't have been better.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    No, she's a very good doctor and I've been seeing her for a few years. I would see her anytime.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Always have confidence with provider

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Very knowledgeable staff. I will recommend them to friends.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Very thorough, knows her job, and I love her.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Yes, the provider was excellent. Good doctor.

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    Dr Krzystolik goes above and beyond with her care and knowledge. Very pleased!

  • Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    She is very caring about your condition that you have with your eyes. She really examines your eyes to make sure nothing has changed and answers any questions you may have.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    I will continue to drive 40 miles to see my doctor. Everyone with whom I came in contact was professional, cordial, and knowledgeable. My ARM is in good hands. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    The doctor was wonderful, patient, and efficient at explaining things to me, especially as this was my first time needing to see an eye specialist and I was nervous. I felt my eye exams were very thorough and I had confidence in the doctor's findings.

  • Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik is incredible. She took the time to explain everything to me and made sure I understood the treatment plan going forward. She was so patient with me. I can't thank her enough for the care she provided and for such a thorough eye examination.

  • Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Very efficient and caring professional.

  • Reviewed on 4/21/2025

    Doctor was very nice and very helpful in understanding the severity of my condition.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    A very positive experience with this provider. I highly recommend her

  • Reviewed on 4/7/2025

    Dr. Krzystolik is very professional and I'm glad she's my physician. I've been with her for a long time.

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    Felt well taken care of and there if I needed her

  • Reviewed on 4/6/2025

    I've been going to her for 15 years and I think she is the best. That's what I think. She's the best.