Michael V Boland, MD, PhD

Michael V Boland, MD, PhD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.791667 average rating from 240 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Lexington, MA

Dr. Boland is a member of the Glaucoma Service at Mass Eye and Ear and the Site Director at Mass Eye and Ear, Lexington. He has completed sub-specialty training in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma and is available for consultations for both glaucoma and cataracts.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Boland serves as Medical Director of Practice Innovation for Ophthalmology where he provides expert guidance on technology-based innovations that improve the quality of patient care and increase practice efficiency and safety. He has held national leadership positions related to information systems in ophthalmology and is uniquely qualified to embrace new innovations and accelerate the use of technology, including telemedicine.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, Glaucoma, 2008
  • Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Ophthalmology, 2005
  • Internship: Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh (now UPMC Mercy), 2002
  • Medical Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.791667 average rating from 240 reviews

  • Dr. Boland is an outstanding physician!

    2026-08-09

  • Everything was great.

    2026-08-05

  • Dr. Boland is a very kind ,caring, and skilled ! I trust him with my most valuable possession: My Eye's ! Thank you Dr. for being there when I need you !

    2026-08-05

  • Prompt, efficient, knowledgeable, and effective

    2026-08-03

  • Dr. Boland is a very qualified eye surgeon and I am very happy to have found him.

    2026-08-02

  • Dr Boland is great.

    2026-07-28

  • I really like the ophthalmic techs I saw. Dr. Boland is really great and very reassuring and a great listener. I feel extremely well taken care of.

    2026-08-01

  • Everything's fine

    2026-07-30

  • This is exactly why I go to this clinic. I get the best care I could possibly get. I feel extremely comfortable going there and I highly recommend this clinic to any of my family and friends. I thank you for this survey and helping to improve what's already perfect anyway. Thank you again.

    2026-07-30

  • Dr Boland and his staff from reception to all professionals I interacted with we efficient and pleasant.

    2026-07-29

  • Everything went fine other than the fact that the Dr. did not ask me questions about the request I gave his assistant which was to please avoid giving me eye drops if they were required for testing (since my eyes were tired & sensitive that day & often react negatively to eye drops - causing more irritation). Instead, after he intrigued himself - he placed the eye drops in without explaining much of anything. I figured he was still concerned & mostly confident that the drops were necessary & he was confident that I would tolerate them, which I did but it would have been better & more professional to have explained that to me beforehand. I hope that all makes sense.

    2026-07-27

  • Seemed like he was in a hurry.

    2026-07-27

  • Very respectful and honest. Gave me good suggestions. I like him very much

    2026-07-31

  • Have seen this provider several times and have full confidence in him.

    2026-07-27

  • Doctor Boland was very professional and personable.

    2026-07-27

  • Very knowledgeable and professional

    2026-07-26

  • I am very satisfied with the care I am receiving.

    2026-07-26

  • He is wonderful! He always has answers for us and takes good care of my eyes.

    2026-07-22

  • Dr Boland was excellent.

    2026-07-19

  • HE WAS VERY PERSONABLE, AND LIKEABLE...AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL.

    2026-07-19

  • They were helpful and kind!

    2026-07-29

  • The nurse/assistant is outstanding

    2026-07-19

  • I always enjoy seeing Dr Boland.

    2026-07-19

  • Very professional

    2026-07-19

  • Office ran efficiently. On time, professional. Knowledgeable.

    2026-07-19

  • Nothing. It was a good experience.

    2026-07-15

  • Excellent care... Thank you!

    2026-07-14

  • Excellent and professional

    2026-07-15

  • Very professional. Not long wait to see the doctor. Took time to do a thorough exam and explain what he was doing and my follow up

    2026-07-12

  • Excellent

    2026-07-12

  • MEE provides top notch eye care. Dr. Boland and his medical team are highly skilled thorough and personable.

    2026-07-11

  • great

    2026-07-11

  • I am very appreciative to have such skilled providers so close to where I live. I have complete confidence in Dr Boland and his team and am so happy that I no longer have to drive into Boston to see him.

    2026-07-08

  • caring

    2026-07-07

  • I felt very rushed in the hours, leading up to the surgery and in recovery

    2026-07-06

  • I am grateful. This is a great team. MEE is #1.

    2026-07-06

  • Excellent service as always !!

    2026-07-05

  • Im so glad to have him as my doctor

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Boland seems very well-trained and competent with a reassuring and knowledgeable manner.

    2026-07-02

  • I appreciate that Dr. Boland listens and has a sense of humor. He leaves me confident in his work.

    2026-07-01

  • Keep up the good work

    2026-07-02

  • Very pleased and satisfied with my experience

    2026-07-01

  • I am always seen on time by a cordial staff prior to seeing Dr Boland. Their preparation for my visit is always professional and competent. Dr. Boland is also very timely and professional.

    2026-06-28

  • Dr. Boland consistently provides comprehensive updates regarding my health status, demonstrating a sincere and respectful commitment to my well-being.

    2026-06-28

  • He is very fast but also thorough and smart. His style of logical progression is similar to mine, so we communicate well in both directions.

    2026-06-28

  • Great doc and crew. Great follow through and care

    2026-07-01

  • He was patient, kind and thorough.

    2026-07-01

  • Everyone was friendly and calmed my nervousness.

    2026-07-01

  • I respect and trust this provider and the treatment I have received from him has been excellent

    2026-06-28

  • I would have preferred some more input on what to expect after the procedure. What is normal and not normal to occur. Like significant redness and irritation and what to do about it. Maybe a fact sheet upon leaving the appointment??

    2026-06-11

  • Everyone was very kind and professional

    2026-07-01

  • Nice guy

    2026-06-28

  • I appreciate having Dr Boland as my Doctor

    2026-07-02

  • Dr. Boland is a very skilled doctor and the nurses were very good. Bye.

    2026-07-01

  • Professional and thorough

    2026-07-01

  • Everybody is wonderful. I appreciate the attention and the care and the professionalism and they've built trust with me. So thank you very much.

    2026-07-01

  • Very thorough and knowledgeable

    2026-06-28

  • Very efficient and helpful in getting through all of the tests.

    2026-06-04

  • Good, informative

    2026-06-04

  • Dr. Boland is very considerate and he knows his stuff!

    2026-07-01

  • Dr Boland and his "resident" both examined my eyes. They were kind, professional and patient. Dr Boland explained his findings in words I understood. Thank you, MEE.

    2026-05-20

  • Dr Boland met my high expectations for World-Class care. I have total confidence for him to perform eye surgery as well as continued long term care.

    2026-05-01

  • My experience with Dr. Boland was on point. He's very knowledgeable about what he's doing he's a man of very little words , also a caring doctor who care about his patients. Dr Boland is doing everything possible to make sure my brother doesn't lose his vision. That means a lot to me.

    2026-04-29

  • Dr Boland is incredibly brilliant and is surrounded by the best clinical persons and staff. Thank you sincerely

    2026-04-16

  • Superb. As always

    2026-04-15

  • I had many questions and he took the time to hear them and answer them. I truly appreciated that.

    2026-04-08

  • I am so fortunate to have found such a competent and compassionate provider

    2026-04-08

  • Very professional, knowledgeable and respectful. Explained things in a way I understood and had a plan going forward. I am very pleased with having Dr.Michael Boland as my Dr.

    2026-03-26

  • Very good with all, thanks to doctor.

    2026-03-24

  • I am very happy with my continued care with Dr. Boland. [redacted]

    2026-03-20

  • [redacted] Dr. Boland was extremely helpful in explaining my issue and the treatment needed to help my situation in laymen's terms. I look forward to my surgery and know that I am in good hands. Grateful!

    2026-03-04

  • Dr Boland always provides conscientious professional care. He is a credit to Mass General.

    2026-02-18

  • Dr Boland is definitely a doctor who listens to your needs and provides all options available to deal with the situation.

    2026-02-17

  • Dr. Boland is an excellent doctor. He is helpful and reassuring.

    2026-02-04

  • Wonderful

    2026-01-27

  • Very good attitude from all staff and the provider I enjoyed nicely

    2026-01-19

  • This was my first visit with this doctor and all went fine. We will follow up in four months.

    2026-01-09

  • I was very grateful to have the expertise that they provided. Thank you.

    2026-01-09

  • Great visit with Dr. Boland and his team

    2026-01-05

  • Highly professional.

    2025-12-31

  • Excellent care all around.

    2025-12-31

  • Great first experience with Dr. Boland and the staff . Thank you !

    2025-12-24

  • Dr Boland is easy to talk with and give parameters regarding future treatment options if needed. He's personable and efficient at the same time

    2025-12-24

  • Dr. Boland is the best.

    2025-12-16

  • [redacted] he was very competent.

    2025-11-12

  • I really like Dr. Boland and feel really comfortable with his surgery on me. Especially because he ordered an extra vicryl (spelling?) stitch.

    2025-11-11

  • Over all the service was on point . Staff were very friendly and helpful respectful.

    2025-10-08

  • Nothing everything was good with him

    2025-09-10

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid CT
  • TriCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Coventry
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Community Health Options
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Tufts Public Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid ME
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Multiplan
  • Fallon Health
  • Aetna
  • Medicaid RI
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid VT
  • United Health Care
  • Cigna
  • WellSense