Matthew F Gardiner, MD

He is very knowledgeable and has a wonderful caring demeanor.

Extremely impressed with the knowledge, professionalism, caring nature of Dr. Gardiner. I felt right at home with him and I know he truly cared about me. He listened very intently and showed genuine concern for me. I truly had a great experience with Dr. Gardiner and have added him to the list of great doctors I am blessed to have.

The entire staff are amazing

I wish he had more clinical hours at MEE.

my wife and i have been with Dr Gardiner for over 10 years. He is theBEST EYE DOCTOR VERY CARING AND KNOWS ABOUT YOUR EYES THANK YOU

Dr Gardiner is a wonderful doctor. He spends time with each patient. One never feels rushed even though you know he is behind schedule most of the time. He is worth the wait!

Dr Gardiner was excellent in service and questions I had

Dr Gardiner is great. Try caring

Dr Gardiner was exceptionally knowledgeable and kind. I'm grateful to have him for my surgery.

He is just one of the best doctor with whom I delt during my [redacted] years around the world and my provider for the past 12 years at Mass Eye and Ear. Accomplished surgeon,dedicated mentor to his students, patient, attentive, caring, compassionate to me.

A great experience in Melrose office.

Dr. Matthew Gardiner is a very kind and compassionate doctor. He takes his time with me during every visit and always explains things to me in detail. I thoroughly trust him!

Dr. Gardiner is a great listener a m and very caring .

Dr Gardiner is the best!

nothing really - my daughter arranged for this appointment and was treated with respect. She was also able to get a timely appointment.

One word - excellent.

Dr Gardiner is an expert and has a reassuring manner.

I have good experience.

Very thoughtful and very patient

He has a calmness about him

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Excellent care and compassion

My provider reviewed data carefully, provided useful analysis for my eyes' condition, and offered helpful approaches for the future. Excellent care.

All professional and willing to explain tests, exams and reasoning.+

Dr. Matthew Gardiner is one of the kind not only for his level of knowledge but for the way hi treat his patient. he is very kind. Defination of a real doctor!!

The doctor is extremely professional thorough and I have a very high respect and trust in him as demonstrated by the level of care and recommendation he makes for my care plan needs. I am very happy to have been recommended to see him for an issue and to be his patent on a continuous basis. He is wonderful and my confidence and trust in him meets all my expectations He was highly recommended by doctor that is my close friend that was a professor at BU and Harvard Medical School. A recommendation coming from her meant a lot to me. All the wonderful things she shared with me about Dr. Gardiner have been confirmed by my having him care for me.

So very helpful, got me an emergency appointment. His effort I think will mean my eye will be saved.

It was my first visit with this doctor as my long term eye doctor had returned to their country. I liked this care provider after our visit. He was prepared, efficient and listened well.

very satisfied

Quite valuable.

Excellent

Excellent experience.

Dr. Gardiner is personable, respectful, pleasant, easy to talk with and very tall!

Dr Gardiner is excellent: thorough, clear, helpful, thoughtful. The ideal doctor.

Excellent service I was impressed with. The facilities

Personable, knowledgeable and thorough!

The ophthalmic tech did an excellent and efficient job.

Terrific! Could not be better!

Excellent care and personable interactiions as always

Right from the beginning, I knew this doctor was brilliant. He explained things to me, that I never understood before. He was humorous, which was comforting, as initially I was a bit nervous. And last, it was quite late in the afternoon, pretty much everybody had gone home, but Dr. Gardiner never made me feel rushed whatsoever! He took his time to explain everything so very thoroughly.. as though I was his first patient that day. I was very impressed!

Excellent

He Gardiner was professional during all aspects of exam. He answered all my questions and was extremely courteous and understanding.

Dr. Gardiner has been my eye doctor for many years. Always professional, pleasant and knowledgable. Would highly recommend to anyone.

I am grateful to be a patient of Dr. Gardiner's he is 360° exceptional

Dr. Gardiner is always meticulous in his examination of my eyes and is clear with his instructions.

Dr. Gardiner is a very good ophthalmologist. I feel like he really gives me a thorough examination in check with diabetes in the back of my eyes. He's very good. I would definitely recommend him.

He is throughout kind and understanding

Always smart, thoughtful, kind and compassionate. Excellent!!

Dr Gardiner is great. The tech person was excellent. The new facility is really pleasant t and well designed

Doctor clearly overbooked!

Dr. Gardiner is a wonderful doctor. He treated me with respect and dignity. Dr. Gardiner is a wonderful doctor. He's a great doctor.

I received a very thorough evaluation of my eye exam during this appointment and the doctor did address my complaint in the context of my recent medical history. He did review the medical records appropriate to my complaints and made recommendations and a referral for further follow-up. So I'm very pleased with the service I got. [redacted] I was very happy with the meeting.

Dr Gardiner is a seasoned professional and a caring provider. Couldn't ask for a better doctor.

Responsible and knowledgeable.

Dr. Gardiner is excellent. I am lucky to have him as a provider and wouldn't want to see anyone else.

Dr. was very attentive and listened to my concerns. Did not feel rushed and feel confident about my upcoming surgery.

Yes, I've been going to Dr. Gardiner for many years now and I've always found him extremely helpful and attentive and explains everything very well and takes all the time he needs. So I would highly recommend him.

Professional, intelligent, caring, great manners.

Dr. Matthew Gardner is the only opthamologist I will see. He is thorough, knowledgeable and kind.

Dr Gardiner immediately asked me to speak about the change in my health status, since 1 year ago. I explained what had happened since April 2025 and where I am now. I have adenocarcinoma (ovarian) treated at Dana Farber all year/ intense.

Dr. Gardiner is wonderful. He is so knowledgeable and so caring and kind. I couldn't ask for a better doctor. The day that I was there, it wasn't his fault that he was running late. There were multiple staff out, and so everybody was waiting for a long period of time. But he gives you whatever it is you need, and so it's always worth the wait. So he is really terrific. I really appreciate him.

He was wonderful! Very kind and patient and handled our disabled daughter with much kindness and patience!! We left knowing that Dr. Gardiner is the right doctor for our daughter and for us!!

The provider is always knowledgeable and courteous. Always knows what is going on with my treatment.

Tech person was very good and nice

Try not to overbook. They can't keep uo.

He is caring and a great doctor

Dr. Gardiner is a terrific doctor. I've had him for years and I just love his staff.

I have been seeing this doctor for about 20 years and I am very happy with his work and the way he treats people.

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Eye technician was extremely competent and professional

OUTSTANDING

Dr Gardiner was excellent ..as always

Dr. Gardiner has for years provided me with the best eye care in the world and I hope to have him as my eye doctor for the rest of my life.

I'm grateful to be in Dr.Gardiner's care. I would say that he is the best Doctor at MEEI!

I feel Dr. Gardiner is knowledgeable, professional thorough and courteous in a kind, gentle and soft spoken way. He's top notch.

Awesome very professional and helpful

Dr. Gardiner is the best!!!

Great doctor.

Dr Gardiner is first rate and i am confident that he will help me immensely.

Excellent, friendly and courteous.

Dr. Gardiner is, in my estimation, what I would describe as a true physician. He partners with the patient, he listens very carefully, and he is expert in his domain. Thank you.

Dr. Gardiner is very caring and compassionate. He explains everything and makes me feel as if I'm his only patient!! (And I know he has hundreds - or thousands!)

Dr. Gardiner has the technical expertise as well as sensitivity and compassion that are just as important when providing care to a patient. He sees a person well beyond the profile. EXCELLENT!

Excellent knowledge & patient care!

It was the most thorough, professional consultation I have had. Every aspect was reviewed and discussed.

Dr. Matthew Gardiner is an exceptional, highly skilled, deeply compassionate and outstanding physician! I am deeply grateful for his excellent medical care and highly recommend him frequently to family and friends.

Dr. Gardiner is a clear and thoughtful communicator who instills confidence in his competence,

Dr. Gardiner is the very best. He listens, gives feedback, and never rushes me

Provider takes the necessary time to review my records and ask any questions from my last visit. Health, meds, etc. It was a good visit.

Thank you for taking the time to answer all my questions and clearly explain the procedure.

Good care provider apologetic for the wait .

This provider has seen me for years. I have complete confidence in him.

Dr Gardiner is a great doctor, I would recommend to my family and friends.

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He's an outstanding clinician and a terrific and decent human being!

Dr. Gardiner very professional, very kind and considerate

Dr. Gardiner always explains everything very clearly and is a pleasure to see.

The is very good people

The care was prompt and professional.

Dr Gardiner is the best. He is kind and caring. He is intelligent and knowledgeable about his field. You couldn't ask for a better doctor.

Great experience saw lots of people and many vision test. Took a lot of time but didn't wait very long between tests.

He is great though this office is difficult to get to i would never see any other doctor I have been seeing him for over 15 years

Dr. Gardiner is the best. He is so nice and very easy to talk to. Also explains anything you ask him. He is very professional and also very down to earth. I can't say enough good things about him.

I am lucky to have Dr. Gardiner. But he had to see too many pts, he even did not have time for lunch or break. I wish hospital can look at the these appointments schedule, take care of these doctors.

Dr Gardiner has provided outstanding care to me for over 15 years. He is kind, compassionate and always reassuring about any vision issue that I may be experiencing. He always takes the time to listen carefully and explain things in simple terms. I am very grateful for Dr Gardiner's continued care.

He listened to my questions and concerns, and he made me a participant in a decision regarding surgery. I left feeling confident about the decision to have cataract surgery, and I know I am in good hands.

Dr. Gardiner is extremely through and conscientious.

Dr. Gardiner is the best of the very best!

Very best

I always feel I get the best possible care from this doctor. He takes what ever time is necessary to do0 his review and examination.

Dr. Gardiner is wonderful. I can't think of enough good things to say to adequately describe how lucky I feel to be one of his patients.

Dr.Gardiner is wonderful. He is professional,friendly,knowledgeable, caring and makes you feel very comfortable. He listens and allows you time to talk with him about anything you are concerned about. I feel very fortunate to have him for my doctor.

The attendants and the doctor were focused and carefully handled their respective areas of expertise. I appreciate the care and attention provided by each care provider unit, administering the tests and explaining the results.

The nurse dialated my eye. When I went out after the exam I was blinded by the sunlight as it was very very bright and I could hardly see or stand. I had to hold onto a post to avoid falling, until my ride came over in the parking lot. STRONG RECOMMENDATION: Give the sunglasses to the patient as soon as you dialate them.

Excellent visit with this provider and his staff. I had a variety of diagnostic tests. Everyone was helpful, knowledgable, which made me feel at ease.

Dr Gardiner is an excellent doctor

First time appt - professional and courteous Provided detailed info etc Great Dr.

The best provider

I have been a patient of Doctor Gardiner as long as I can remember. He is the best Ophthalmologist I have ever been treated by and I would recommend him to anyone that needed the best Ophthalmologist available.

I feel extremely lucky to have Dr. Gardiner as my eye doctor: He has a very calming bedside manner and is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of my care.

Dr. Gardiner is a true professional who treats each of us with dignity and compassion.

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I haven't seen Dr. Gardiner for many, many years, and he is an awesome, awesome, awesome doctor. [redacted] Thank you.

Very kind and knowledgeable about my history. Took the time to speak about how will move forward. Very genuine and personable.

Both doctor and assistant ver thorough but kind and patient

The Doctor told me to wait inside a room, but I had to go to the bathroom and by the time I went back to my room, it was already taken by another patient. It was a misunderstanding by a medical helper, but the case was resolved in a brief time without any problem.

Very thoughtful and attentive to my needs and questions.l

Dr. Gardiner is excellent and I have no complaints.

Best doctor ever.

Thus far all is well!

Dr. Matthew Gardiner is a kind and caring physician. He is very thorough too. I trust him implicitly! I cannot say enough good things about him!

Had a wonderful visit with my eye doctor. I still prefer the Boston location to the stonham one. It is much easier to get to. Stonham is lovely but really can only be accessed by automobile. Boston you can take mbta & commuter rail to get there.

Very thorough exam. MD> gave a good description of the treatment to expect. Respectful throughout Listened to my concerns, answered questions Thank you

He is a great doctor. I love his professionalism.

He's very thorough and doesn't rush you through the appointment. I highly recommend Dr. Matthew Gardiner.

Very professional possessing expert knowledge.

Dr.Gardiner is excellent. He is very knowledgeable, thorough, timely, understanding, and patient.

The best

Very comprehensive examination. It really felt as though all aspects of vision were thoroughly checked .

Dr. Gardiner is an exceptional doctor. He truly cares for his patients. He is detailed, listens attentively to me, and thoroughly checks on the previous year issues. He has a very kind manner, and explains medical terminology easily for me to understand. He also has compassion. Dr. Gardiner is an incredible asset at Mass Eye and Ear. I am so grateful that he is my opthomologist.

You are over-scheduling Dr. Gardiner. The wait time to actually see him is unacceptable. Everyone apologizes for delays, but I never see any improvement over time.

It was excellent.

Dr Gardiner is my favorite and most trusted provider. He is caring , compassionate and I have the utmost confidence in his abilities and that he has my very best interests at heart. The best doctor I know and is equal to my favorite PCP from many years ago.

Very thorough with recommendations to use if needed. Likable and courteous

Thank you!

Everything was good.

Dr Gardiner has become one of my favorite people, caring, empathetic in addition to being smart and experienced in his field of eye surgery.

Dr. Gardiner is very, very good, very patient, and he also explains everything that he's doing and gives you options. For example, with me, I had cataracts. I could either get glasses, wait a little while, see what I wanted to do, or have an operation now. I decided to wait, and he fully supported me with that. So he is excellent, that's all I need to say. Thank you.

Hello, yes, Dr. Matthew Gardiner was very informative, very professional. He knew his job very well. He educated me in something that I didn't know much information. I was very glad to meet him and I'm looking forward to seeing him in the future, just for a follow-up. I do recommend him, he's fantastic.

He was clear and concise in communicating with me

Dr. Matthew Gardiner is an exceptional person. I have been his patient for many, many years. He explains things in a very clear, concise, understandable manner, and gives the patient time to absorb what he is explaining. He is exceptional in his field.

Dr. Gardiner has been my ophthalmologist for many years. I've been extremely pleased with all my appointments. He is personable, thorough and answers all my questions. He checks every box. I will continue to make appointments with Dr. Gardiner every year.

Dr. Matthew Gardner very professional and kind doctor

Very knowledgeable.

Dr. Gardiner was clearly an expert in what he does. I appreciated that he recommended that I try non-surgical approaches before moving forward with surgery.

All the different providers seemed very rushed, harried.

Dr Gardiner is a superb practitioner who is related and present . I look forward every year to my annual visit with this kind and sensitive human being.

Just to clarify, I didn't see a nurse, but I did see a tech person who helped during the first part of appointment / he was great!

Dr. Gardiner was a pleasure to meet with, always is, gave me all the time I need even though it's late in the day and he was very helpful as usual.

Exceptional! Have been seeing Dr Gardiner for years! Exceptional!!

Dr. Gardiner is wonderful! I even followed him to the Boston campus, which is horrible, to be able to continue seeing him. He is incredibly busy, but, always takes the needed amount of time with me. I love him!

Dr. Gardiner is wonderful, outstanding, very knowledgeable, takes time to explain the issues with my eyes. I would highly recommend him.

Dr. Gardiner is great.... not only a wonderful doctor but very caring and talked to me about things that were heavy on my heart.

Dr. Gardiner is most knowledgeable, compassionate, respectful and effective as our ophthalmologist as well as my husband, [redacted]'s cataract surgeon. We are very fortunate to be recipients of his medical care. Thank you to Dr. Gardiner and MEEI.

I felt he was understanding to my wife and I about the questions we had about the surgery.

Dr Gardiner is amazing in every way. I'm thankful he is my doctor.

Yes, I've had Dr. Gardiner for more than 15 years and I've always found him very professional and thorough and I would recommend him highly.

Such a positive and reassuring visit. Great confidence going into surgery

Dr Matthew Gardiner is extremely knowledgeable and explains in detail the results of the diagnosis.

Dr. Gardiner is the best doctor I've ever had for my eyes. I'm [redacted] now. I've been seeing him since [redacted]. He is so thorough and so careful about everything. He explains everything so carefully. As I age, he's tested me with all the appropriate tests. His staff is great, but I just love his manner, the way he treats people. He's brilliant, you know? I feel very fortunate to have him. Thank you.

Dr Gardiner is my favorite doctor among too many doctors. [redacted]

Dr. Gardiner is the best. He's not only incredibly technically skilled and brilliant, but he's also very personable, kind, and compassionate. His care inspires confidence. I wouldn't have any other eye doctor. He's wonderful.

This Doctor reviewed my background before the visit, listened patiently & answered my questions.

I have been seeing Dr Gardiner for several years now and I do not have one bad thing to say about him...He is top notched in his ways...He takes the time to ask pertinent questions and is quite helpful in giving good advise....His staff was very helpful too...

Dr. Gardiner has good work ethic, is respectful and thorough

Timely and efficient appointment!

So grateful for the outstanding and compassionate care provided by Dr. Matt Gardiner - MEEI is fortunate to have him on staff!

Does an excellent job

He has a nice way with patients. He is very professional, courteous, and friendly. I feel lucky that he is my doctor.

attentive and well-informed about my eye care

Love Dr. Gardiner, just have to book 6 to 12 months out to be sure you can get in for a check up. But that seems to be the way with all doctors these days.

Dr. Gardiner an excellent, knowledgeable, thorough, skilled, thoughtful doctor. My husband and I are fortunate to have him as our doctor.