About John Gittinger, MD
A member of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Dr. John Gittinger is a clinician scientist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders.
Before coming to Mass. Eye and Ear, he was the Director of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service at Boston Medical Center, and Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Gittinger has now been on the faculty of all four Massachusetts medical schools, holding leadership positions at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the Boston VA Medical Center. Active in teaching and publishing, Dr. Gittinger is a regular contributor to the New England Ophthalmological Society and an active member in the Cogan Ophthalmic History Society. He has authored over 115 publications and presented more than 80 regional, national, and local lectures. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the international review journal, Survey of Ophthalmology.
Clinical Interests:
- Neuro-ophthalmology
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, Harvard Medical School
- Residency, Washington University
- Fellowship, National Eye Institute
- Fellowship, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Fellowship, National Institutes of Health
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Publications
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1. Gittinger JW. Management of normal tension glaucoma. Surv Ophthalmol. 2019 Jan - Feb; 64(1):101.
2. Chwalisz B, Gilbert AL, Gittinger JW. Perioperative Vision Loss after Non-Ocular Surgery. Semin Ophthalmol. 2018; 33(1):17-22.
3. Pillai C, Gittinger JW. Vision Testing in the Evaluation of Concussion. Semin Ophthalmol. 2017; 32(1):144-152.
4. Gaier ED, Gittinger JW, Cestari DM, Miller JB. Peripapillary Capillary Dilation in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Revealed by Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2016 11 01; 134(11):1332-1334.
5. Thon OR, Gittinger JW. Medication-Related Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome. Semin Ophthalmol. 2017; 32(1):134-143.
I received 100% outstanding professional attention and service.
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Exceptional expertise, remembered us from appt several years ago, very familiar w medical history. Very thorough exam and results explained in detail. Answered all questions thoroughly
It's been a pleasure having Dr Gittinger as my doctor. He answered my questions and was always able to explain how results and. Issues in an effective manner
Dr. Gittinger has always been very thorough and took time to explain exactly what was going on and the next steps that were needed.
Everyone is always very polite they are all great. Thank you
I've been a patient of Dr. Gittinger for 10 plus years, and I hope the next provider that I will be seeing is as efficient and as timely as Dr. Gittinger. You're never waiting long for him. He has great time management, and I've never felt rushed. [redacted] Thank you.
They were awesome, great customer service
He is pleasant and nice to speak with.
Very empathetic and caring - particularly in previous appointment when he discovered a retinal detachment unrelated to why I was being seen.