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Shizuo Mukai

Shizuo Mukai, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Japanese
  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

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

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Retina, 1990
  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 1988
  • Internship: Mount Auburn Hospital, medicine, 1983
  • Medical Education: Brown University, 1982

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1990

Insurance

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  • 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
  • Medicare ACO
  • 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

147 ratings, 49 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    i've been going to this provider for years and I have always had a positive experience with him. The front desk staff is a different experience. They are abrupt, sometimes don't even look up when they're talking to you, and make you feel very uncomfortable.

  • Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    I know I am in the best hands possible with Dr. Mukai.

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    My experience at ME&E has always been outstanding. Shizuo Mukai, his team, and all other members of the ME&E team are great.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr Mukai is great! Would highly recommend him to others looking for a specialist with his expertise

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    It was a great provider and a great experience. [redacted] Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Mukai for over 15 years and he has saved my eyesight for me. I could not say enough good things about him.

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Always thorough, knowledgeable,and pleasant.. encouraging about research coming along

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Excellent

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    All excellent

  • Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Doctor Mukai is the best doctor and would highly recommend him to anyone

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr Mukai has been my physician for 32 yrs, & I still say he is my favorite Dr. In addition to his exemplary care, he is an extraordinary listener, & always takes time to answer my questions. I always feel relaxed after seeing Dr Mukai as I know how incredible he is.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I love Dr. Mukai! I have been seeing him since i was four or five years old and I have never had a single problem or complaint about any of my visits. The wait time is a little long, But care wise 10/10 and I definitely will keep going back to him!

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Gratefull to Dr Mukai and the rental dept. Many Thanks.

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Always a great experience.

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr. Mukai is an amazing caring doctor. He listened carefully about my horrible experience with [redacted] that has impacted my vision.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Dr. Mukai and his staff are so thorough and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Mukai for the last 20 years and he is truly a consummate professional and caring doctor. I totally trust my retinal care with Dr. M.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    This doctor, Muka, is wonderful. That's all I like to say. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I have known Dr. Mukai for the past 15 years. I would recommend him to anyone and I have, as a matter of fact, he is excellent, he's pleasant, personable, and he is the best.

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    Friendly

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I am extremely lucky to have Dr. Shizuo Mukai as my Doctor. He has been my doctor for 15 years. He is extremely kind, professional and knowledgeable. I never feel rushed and he always answered my questions. He saved my vision and I am extremely thankful.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    I have respect and faith in Dr MUKAI to advise as he has through the years.

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    As usual, I had a very good visit with Dr. Mukai. The Fellow who saw me was also excellent.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Great doctor, great technicians

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    Dr. Mukai and team were excellent. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    excellent

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Professional, courteous, caring, engaged- the best

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Thorough, efficient,engaged, concerned

  • Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Great Doctor!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Mukai and his team always give an excellent and thorough examination, do a great job at explaining everything that they just did, any concerns they have, anything they can confirm that was positive, makes what might otherwise be a fairly traumatic experience go a lot smoother and that's I've been going for many, many years and it's always the case.

  • Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Mukai took the time to listen to what I had to say and gave me my next step in my treatment.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I have been a patient of Dr. Mukai for 20 years. I could not hope to have a more skilled, caring and compassionate physician taking care of my eyes. Dr. Mukai is the physician all physicians should aspire to be.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Mukai is fantastic. I am blessed to have had him as a doctor and comforted with his care and expertise. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Dr Mukai is excellent

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    If I could give Dr MUKAI an 11 rating I would. He spends time during the visit so he is not in and out, looking at my chart in the way in the door like so many providers these days. He has such a calming manner and his expertise is unparalleled. I consider myself lucky to have him on my team.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable and kind

  • Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Mukai and I are old friends. He's the best!

  • Reviewed on 7/7/2025

    Very knowledgeable and extremely curtesy

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Everyone in Dr Mukai's team - from Vanessa at the reception desk to all the technicians and doctors studying under him- were knowledgeable, respectful, and personable. Additionally, the staff who provided Assistance accessing and leaving the 12th floor due to the first pipe damage were all extremely respectful and compassionate. Dr. Mukai is a true expert in his field, and I feel extremely fortunate and comfortable having him as my doctor. I trust him implicitly.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Mukai is excellent.

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Mukai, and the other docs who work with him are careful, caring, prepared, and willing to talk. They are genuine, and actually I enjoy my time with Dr Mukai. Highly recommended.

  • Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr. Mukai is a fantastic doctor. He is smart, professional and an excellent surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Dr. Mukai is just the best! Takes time with you and he and his team are very thorough! I see him yearly. Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Absolute complete confidence in this provider.

  • Reviewed on 5/22/2025

    This provider was a great provider to see. He was very kind, gentle, and inquisitive, and gave all the information that I asked. And we had a great conversation and visit.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    terrific

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    De. Mukai is an exceptional physician and human being. I am so happy and grateful to be followed by him!

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Very patient and thorough doctor

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    He is excellent. Completely positive experience in all aspects from entire staff.