About Dean Eliott, MD

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Locations

Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900

Medical Education

  • MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins
  • Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center

American Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Research

Dr. Eliott is an accomplished and nationally renowned vitreoretinal surgeon. He is active in clinical trials for retinal disease, with a strong interest in translational research on diabetic retinopathy, AMD, non-diabetic retinal vascular disease, and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. His recent work includes studies to improve diagnosis and outcomes in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and complex vitreoretinal surgical conditions, such as diabetic retinal detachment, trauma, endophthalmitis, and recurrent retinal detachment due to proliferative vitreoretinopathy.

Publications

  • 1. Tieger MG, Moussa K, Kim LA, Eliott D. The History of Visualization in Vitrectomy Surgery. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2020; 60(1):1-15.

    2. Wang JC, Ryan EH, Ryan C, Kakulavarapu S, Mardis PJ, Rodriguez M, Stefater JA, Forbes NJ, Gupta O, Capone A, Emerson GG, Joseph DP, Eliott D, Yonekawa Y. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF 360-DEGREE LASER RETINOPEXY DURING PRIMARY VITRECTOMY WITH OR WITHOUT SCLERAL BUCKLE FOR RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT AND IMPACT ON SURGICAL OUTCOMES (PRO STUDY REPORT NUMBER 4). Retina. 2019 Dec 23. 

    3. Reshef ER, Habib LA, Rao R, Modjtahedi BS, Eliott D, Freitag SK, Reinshagen KL, Lee NG. Clinical and radiographic features of hydrolyzed MIRAgel scleral buckles: A comparative analysis. Clin Imaging. 2019 Dec 06; 60(1):10-15.

    4. Rong AJ, Fan KC, Golshani B, Bobinski M, McGahan JP, Eliott D, Morse LS, Modjtahedi BS. Multimodal imaging features of intraocular foreign bodies. Semin Ophthalmol. 2019; 34(7-8):518-532.

    5. Ung C, Stryjewski TP, Eliott D. Indications, Findings, and Outcomes of Pars Plana Vitrectomy after Open Globe Injury. Ophthalmol Retina. 2019 Sep 10. 

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Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(221 Ratings, 96 Comments)

April 2025

Dr. Eliott is an exceptional eye doctor.


April 2025

Hi, I've been a patient of Dr. Eliott's for almost three years now and he's just a special doctor and I really appreciate him and everything he does and his staff is so helpful. The whole thing is a 10+, a 10+. That's it.


April 2025

Dr. Eliott saved my vision. He is an amazing, caring doctor. I am lucky to have him as my retina specialist.


March 2025

I felt very comfortable with the way I was treated. Very respectful and I was not rushed. My diagnosis was explained so I understand what is happening.


March 2025

Dr Eliott is the best


March 2025

Dr. Dean Eliott and his entire team of technicians and fellows as well are all excellent and all courteous and helpful in every possible way.


March 2025

Dr. Eliott is a gem! He is tremendously talented, kind-hearted and an exemplary physician and surgeon. I feel lucky to be his patient


March 2025

Dr. Eliott and his staff were among the most professional group of providers I have ever experienced. I was particularly impressed with his direct approach to my problem which included an eloquent yet pointed discussion of my disease, treatment plan, postoperative care, and potential outcomes. I would highly recommend this outstanding physician ... Read More


March 2025

Dr Dean Eliott is a rockstar!


March 2025

Dr. Eliott literally saved my life a few years ago and now I'm doing annual follow ups with him and his team. The entire retina practice and Mass Eye and Ear are OUTSTANDING. They treat patients with care, respect, and professionalism. I've been going to MEE for many years and my experience with Dr. Eliott is always positive. My case some years ... Read More

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