About Rishi Singh, MD

Dr. Singh is the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School.

With over two decades of distinguished experience as a clinician scientist, educator, and healthcare leader, Dr. Singh previously served as Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health in Stuart, Florida, and was Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.

An internationally recognized expert in complex retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration, Dr. Singh has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications, books, and chapters and served as principal investigator on numerous national clinical trials. He is the Founder and Past-President of the Retina World Congress and currently educates his peers through multiple nationwide continuing medical education programs. Dr. Singh's contributions to ophthalmology have been recognized with multiple honors, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Research Award, the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the J. Donald Gass, MD, Beacon of Sight Award.

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Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-573-3202

Medical Education

  • MD, Boston University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
  • Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic

American Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Research

Dr. Singh's research focuses on characterizing risk factors of retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy, refining diagnostic techniques, and evaluating treatment outcomes. Using real-world evidence and longitudinal outcomes data, his clinical investigations have informed strategies for individualized management of retinal disorders.

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