Tais Couto Bernardes P Estrela, MD, PhD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.831963 average rating from 219 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Tais Estrela is a clinician scientist and member of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Service at Mass Eye and Ear who treats patients with neuro-ophthalmic disorders and strabismus.
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Clinical Interests
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Neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric neuro-ophthalmology, adult strabismus surgery
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Boston Chidlren's Hospital, Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, 2024
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2023
- Fellowship: Duke University, Glaucoma Research Fellowship, 2022
- Residency: Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto, Ophthalmology, 2015
- Fellowship: Centro Hospitalar Lisboa, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2015
- Internship: Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatric, 2011
- Medical Education: Universidade Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro, 2011
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.831963 average rating from 219 reviews
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Doctor was extremely knowledgeable and spoke to me in terms i could understand. She instilled confidence in me.
2026-07-08
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Doctor I saw for over 15 years retired. This is my first visit with this doctor. She was very nice and I will see her next year.
2026-07-04
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Awesome hospital! [redacted]
2026-07-01
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First appointments everything was fine
2026-07-03
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She was thorough in her exam and explained the next steps.
2026-06-27
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The physician was amazing!
2026-06-24
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Dr. Estrela was very nice. She explained everything so I could understand. I was very satisfied with my visit with her.
2026-06-23
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Excellent, thoughtful and caring provider.
2026-06-21
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Honestly it was quick for a dr visit. Everyone was helpful from the first person at the revolving door as I entered the hospital, to the person at reception, to both doctors. Thank you.
2026-06-26
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Dr. Estrela was wonderful! She knew exactly what to do and how to do it. Extremely caring and professional.
2026-06-13
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I have had an issue with my eyes since birth and my provider outside of Mass Eye and Ear continued to tell me I was fine. This provider here listened carefully and was able to diagnose me with an issue within minutes of seeing me and gave me options to correct it.
2026-05-30
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[redacted] I very much appreciate my time with Dr. Estrela and found it very clarifying and helpful. I would certainly recommend her to a friend and if needed, would look forward to seeing her again.
2026-05-25
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She was very informative which encouraged me to ask more questions.
2026-05-26
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I appreciate that the nurses and doctors take the time to listen to my concerns. Feeling heard and cared for during appointments means a lot and helps create a positive experience. [redacted]
2026-05-26
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Awesome
2026-05-23
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I can't believe how incredibly blessed I am to have such amazing doctors who are so caring, smart, humble, competent, kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and self sacrificing. We are beyond blessed to have these incredible minds, and people filled with deep and broad intelligence able to execute astonishing technical feats to save people's vision. I appreciate everyone from The initial contact at the emergency room to the people who tried to make sure I got an appointment when I needed one, especially [redacted], and to both of the doctors I saw today I am deeply grateful for your incredible training and dedication and feel like I'm in great hands. [redacted] I felt extremely reassured by the wisdom of the doctors who make me feel as though I will heal, and my vision will come back and that they will stay on top of this and if things get worse, they will be able to try to fix it to the best of their abilities. I appreciate they are helping me avoid surgery if it's not absolutely necessary. [redacted] I was able to endure these eye exams because they were patient and communicative and Supportive the whole time. Thank you.
2026-05-17
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Good experience
2026-05-17
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Dr Estrela is great: professional and relaxed, direct and informative, personable and caring. Although she is tightly scheduled, she seemed to have all the time in the world for me. She didn't look at a computer screen once when I was with her.
2026-05-12
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Dr. Tais is an excellent professional. She was patient enough to explain my problem to me in detail and the most favorable options for me.
2026-05-08
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Everyone at the practice was polite, helpful and professional. The Doctor was easy to understand and spoke in layman's terms.
2026-05-08
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I received complete information on my questions.
2026-05-06
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She and her associate were very attentive and provided me with information that I could understand. I felt I was in good hands at all times.
2026-04-26
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He is an excellent professional. Congratulations on your excellence.
2026-04-15
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Keep it up, I'm grateful to everyone who helped us.
2026-04-04
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When I finally got an appointment - the provider was WONDERFUL. [redacted]
2026-04-01
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most helpful visit
2026-03-28
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It was a wonderful experience; Dr. Tais is an exceptional example of professionalism and very kind. I am very happy with her work.
2026-04-01
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Testing was lengthy, but every aspect explained.
2026-03-21
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very thorough the assistant was excellent, too!
2026-03-15
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Dr. Estrella is knowledgeable, easy to understand and efficient.
2026-03-07
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Kind, Knowledgable, Explained everything as we went along. Never seemed rushed
2026-03-02
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Dr Estrela did a thorough exam and explained her finding clearly in a amnner that enabled me to understand the difficulties I am having wiht ny eyesight. It was that first time that any provider has so expertly integrated the issues I experience in a way that made sense, currently and historically. The also identified a contriibuting structural eye problem that could be treated and made the appropriate referral. I am very thankful for her care! [redacted]
2026-02-15
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It was excellent
2026-02-14
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I am amazed at the capabilities of your entire team.
2026-02-25
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Very efficient and detail-oriented, courteous and approachable
2026-02-09
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Extremely knowledgeable very comforting and actually there's a plan. Everybody was wonderful. [redacted]
2026-02-07
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very well run
2026-01-29
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Care at Mass Eye and Ear has always been excellent.
2026-01-25
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very thorough
2026-01-22
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The Doctor was very nice and walked me through the whole process
2026-01-18
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She was very thoughtful and clear in her manner and communication. She was familiar with my history and could readily discuss my status now and previously.
2026-01-17
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Everyone was extremely professional and knew my case history.
2026-01-11
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I was impressed by her knowledge and courtesy.
2026-01-11
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Dr Estrela was wonderful, the protocol for preparation for surgery was not up to date regarding the weight loss meds I had been on- steps need to be taken to insure proper information to the patient
2026-01-05
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Provided a complete detailed explanation of what exists for surgical correction, with reasonable explanation of expected outcomes
2026-01-04
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She was the best, very knowledgeable, and I recommend her to anybody.
2026-01-05
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Very thorough. They took all the time needed. Both MD's were excellent! [redacted] I understand the appointment and office wait time for this level of care. No problemo...
2025-12-23
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Amazing as always! Mass Eye & Ear is a long ride for us, but over the past few years every visit has been well worth it. I'm hoping now that things have started to normalize, the virtual visits will work out ok. Thank you for being flexible!
2025-12-22
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Both doctors I spoke with at this appointment were thorough in the exam and explanation of my condition.
2025-12-21
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Very good job
2025-12-21
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She was very concerned about my health situation and explained every detail about my care . Most of all she is very compassionate.
2025-12-16
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Excellent care all around
2025-12-14
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she was very nice, she explained everything so i could understand.
2025-12-14
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Excellent professionals and very attentive. Thank you very much in advance.
2025-12-12
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Dr. Estrela is very knowledgeable and professional. She explained everything to me about my planned surgery. In a very understandable manner.
2025-12-08
Accepted Insurance
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