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Dr. Joseph Ciolino, MD

Dr. Joseph Ciolino, MD

Ophthalmology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Ciolino, MD is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ciolino specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ciolino's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ciolino

4.9

12 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Provider Evaluater – Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carl – Feb 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 07, 2020
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Thank you; we appreciate your feedback!
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Keri Marshall – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Paul E Cooper – Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nelson Megna – Jul 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Chestnut Hill, MA – Aug 11, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Joseph Ciolino is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Mass. Eye and Ear. He specializes in corneal (front of the eye) and external diseases.
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Massachusetts Eye and Ear243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
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Practice

Cornea Consultants1601 Trapelo Rd Ste 184 Waltham, MA 02451
2

Practice

Office110 Hartwell Ave Ste 201 Lexington, MA 02421
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Office30 Tuscan Blvd Salem, NH 03079
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St
    Boston, MA 02114
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    21% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Martha's Vineyard Hospital

    1 Hospital Rd
    Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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