Mohammad Dahrouj, MD, PhD

Mohammad Dahrouj, MD, PhD

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4.849444 average rating from 720 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Providence, RI
  • Plainville, MA
  • Stoneham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Dr. Mohammad Dahrouj is a member of the Retina Service, who specializes in treating diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment, as well as surgery for vitreoretinal disorders and ocular trauma.

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Dr. Dahrouj earned his MD from the Medical University of South Carolina and American University of Beirut, and his PhD in Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine before completing his ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School. As a resident he received the 2017 Gragoudas-Folkman Award, which supported his research on retinal microvasculature and testing the hypothesis that C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) can suppress aberrant angiogenesis in diabetic conditions under the mentorship of Leo Kim, MD, PhD. He then completed a two-year medical vitreoretinal fellowship at Mass Eye and Ear, where he received the 2020 Retina Patient Care Award.

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Clinical Interests

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  • _x000D_ Macular degeneration
  • _x000D_ Retinal vein occlusion
  • _x000D_ Diabetic retinopathy
  • _x000D_ Secondary IOL
  • _x000D_ Retinal detachment _x000D_

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Vitreoretinal Surgery, 2021
  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 2019
  • Internship: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University School of medicine - Transitional program, 2016
  • Medical Education: Medical University of South Carolina, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • French
  • Arabic
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.849444 average rating from 720 reviews

  • Dr Dahrouj has been fantastic from doing the retina surgery and throughout the follow up process! Highly recommend him!

    2026-06-23

  • He is excellent !

    2026-06-20

  • Wonderful as always!

    2026-06-17

  • Always professional and expert in his field.

    2026-06-15

  • It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Dahrouj. A skilled clinician who in spite of however busy the practice is, gives you all the time and attention you need.

    2026-06-15

  • Very happy with this visit and Suggested Follow up.

    2026-06-15

  • My doctor was excellent

    2026-06-14

  • First class and takes the time to understand my concerns

    2026-06-13

  • Excellent

    2026-06-12

  • The location - for transportation purposes - is difficult for me, but it's worth it to see Dr. Dahrouj and his team.

    2026-06-09

  • Great,no complaints!

    2026-06-13

  • Although this is a very busy office, I never feel rushed during my appointment. I feel that if I had a situation that was an emergency, he would make the time to see to my needs. He explains things in a manner that a lay person can understand which makes me feel calm.

    2026-06-10

  • Very grateful for his urgent and immediate care.

    2026-06-09

  • I feel comfortable with his care

    2026-06-09

  • Provider was professional, kind and caring.

    2026-06-04

  • I have complete confidence in him and believe that he has my health as his primary concern

    2026-06-01

  • He explained new procedures that could be applicable in the future.

    2026-06-01

  • I was very surprised that there was something that could be done. He was thorough in explaining procedures.

    2026-05-30

  • Dr Dahrouj is AWESOME! I have the most respect for him and his abilities. He is caring and compassionate, knowledgeable and talented doctor and surgeon.

    2026-05-27

  • Dr. Dahrouj has been phenomenal during my whole retinal issue. He always put me at ease despite the issue at hand. EXCELLENT physician!!

    2026-05-26

  • Nothing else to say. He was excellent.

    2026-05-25

  • This office runs great.

    2026-05-24

  • Very thorough and provided a clear review and explanations. Also provided response to all my questions.

    2026-05-24

  • Dr. Dahrouj is an excellent doctor who shows he cares about patients. I have great respect for him.

    2026-05-23

  • The provider was very good. He knows his stuff and he's helped me quite a bit. So I have no complaints and everything plus with the provider. Thank you.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr D is awesome. knowledgeable and understanding

    2026-05-19

  • I thought the man was very good at his job. I was surprised how things came out and I think he's an excellent surgeon.

    2026-05-18

  • We had a very pleasant experience.

    2026-05-18

  • [redacted] The doctor is wonderful, as was the nurse. [redacted]

    2026-05-17

  • The Doctor's assistant met me immediately and performed a series of eye tests. The Doctor analyzed the results and gave good advice.

    2026-05-17

  • My experience with Dr Dahrouj has been very good. He is easy to talk with and goes to the detail I find informative when I ask questions.

    2026-05-16

  • Very professional and respectful appointment

    2026-05-22

  • very good communicator

    2026-05-13

  • I had a great experience, like always,

    2026-05-13

  • Efficient

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Mohammed Dahrouj is a brilliant Doctor, excellent provider, and an exceptional listener. Since 2019, I have met with many retinal surgeons. I can recall 7 surgeons in Retina. And of all, Dr.Dahrouj & Dr. [redacted] are the very best b/c they listen & are excellent communicators. They all come with the skillset. Not all have the compassion or the patience to listen.

    2026-05-13

  • Professional, knowledgeable and caring to my situation. I couldn't ask for more

    2026-05-13

  • The entire staff is great

    2026-05-11

  • Dr love is amazing putting up with me is a chore

    2026-05-11

  • Having been my first visit with Mass Eye and Ear, I can't give but high praise.

    2026-05-10

  • Always polite, personable, and professional. I have the utmost faith in him as my retina eye specialist.

    2026-05-09

  • Dr. Dahrouj was professional and attentive. We were delighted to meet him, and that we will be able to see him in the Providence office. In casual conversation, we asked if we could keep our plans for a brief trip in mid-May. When we told him we were going to the Berkshires, he googled the elevation of the towns we were visiting, and advised us not to go. Had he been less attentive, and meticulous, we could have done real damage to my recently operated upon eye. We thank Dr. Dahrouj sincerely.

    2026-05-09

  • Very good provider service. Was happy with everything.

    2026-05-09

  • I am very happy with my experience and have had a very good experience with everyone I came into contact with

    2026-05-08

  • Very understanding and knowledgeable

    2026-05-07

  • Very professional from the moment I arrived until I was able to go home. Doctors were fantastic.

    2026-05-06

  • Wonderful service, wonderful facility.

    2026-05-05

  • I am pleased with Dr. Dahrouj's care and concern. He is thorough and informative. He appears relaxed and confident, a regular guy. I especially like being seen in Plainville vice having to travel to Boston.

    2026-05-05

  • First time I met this doctor and he was really attentive and caring for sure

    2026-05-04

  • Test results are always shared and explained. Communication is outstanding. Appointments are always timely. I am always asked if there are any concerns or questions.

    2026-05-04

  • I have no comments. He was fine.

    2026-05-04

  • Very knowable. Explains my specific finding and possible tx options. I'm comfortable with his diagnosis and future treatment.

    2026-05-03

  • Like his honesty about what was going He looked and said I should not do it

    2026-05-02

  • Dr Dahrouj is always pleasant and answers my questions clearly.

    2026-04-27

  • Really great care.

    2026-04-27

  • The medical staff and the Dr. were kind, professional, and friendly. Dr. D. was thoughtful, asked good questions, and clearly explained next steps.

    2026-04-26

  • Here I am very satisfying with the care of my eye

    2026-04-20

  • I cannot say enough about how wonderful of a doctor and great person Dr. Dahrouj is. Since my first visit, he has been my favorite doctor. He truly cares about his patients and demonstrates this every day. He is not only a great doctor, he is a great listener. He has empathy for his patients and it clearly shows in how he conducts himself day in and day out. While losing my eye sight has not been an easy thing to go through, Dr. Dahrouj has definitely been there by my side for the entire journey.

    2026-04-19

  • Very comprehensive exam to get a second opinion about an ingoing retina issue. The techs were also very good. The doctor answered all my questions and provided new, additional insights into my prognosis depending on which treatment path I choose.

    2026-04-18

  • Everything was good.

    2026-04-23

  • I would definitely recommend this provider

    2026-04-16

  • I felt the provider was very professional and made me feel like I mattered.

    2026-04-16

  • The MD that I saw listened to all my concerns and questions and responded to each issue. [redacted] he was rushed when dealing with me. [redacted]

    2026-04-15

  • This was my first experience with Mass, Eye and Ear! Dr. Dahrouj was excellent and extremely knowledgeable and answered all my concerns. He was thorough and caring!

    2026-04-15

  • Dr. Dahrouj was polite, asked questions when he did not understand what I was trying to explain, turned around in his chair and made eye contact with me. Took his time to review my records and ask questions... Did not hurry or rush me

    2026-04-15

  • Good experience

    2026-04-17

  • Excellent

    2026-04-16

  • I ask him to suggest someone to look at something near my we and he immediately gave me another provider to help me and set up an appointment

    2026-04-15

  • I received excellent care from this provider as always.Everybody in the office was great.

    2026-04-15

  • It was a very pleasant visit. I got a lot of information, a lot of help from the doctor, and I was satisfied.

    2026-04-13

  • Yeah, he was a very nice doctor. I'm going to do surgery.

    2026-04-13

  • very good

    2026-04-05

  • Satisfied

    2026-04-04

  • He's very knowledgeable and caring

    2026-03-29

  • Excellent

    2026-03-28

  • Amazing service

    2026-03-26

  • The care was excellent and I really don't have any questions. I feel very confident and very trusting in the doctor.

    2026-03-28

  • I thought that I had excellent care

    2026-03-26

  • Everyone - from the front desk to the nurse or attendant and the fellow and Dr. they listen and are good communicators and put my fears at rest. MGH should be very proud to have this team on board!

    2026-03-25

  • Dr Dahrouj and his staff are very good. Attentive and caring about my health. I like the entire team.

    2026-03-22

  • Very patient in his approach and communication.

    2026-03-22

  • He is most comptent

    2026-03-21

  • Fresh gloves should be worn or at the very least, hands should be washed in front of the patient.

    2026-03-20

  • good

    2026-03-28

  • Professional and knowledgeable, explained the items in an easy to understand in a complete manner.

    2026-03-20

  • Everyone that helped me that visit was exceptional in their professionalism and care. I am SO HAPPY to have this provider and staff.

    2026-03-19

  • He was very personable and informative.

    2026-03-18

  • Extremely in tune with my issues

    2026-03-17

  • My on going experience MEE Plainville has ben extremely positive. Very much appreciated.

    2026-03-18

  • explained things very well

    2026-03-16

  • The office and its staff is run competently, professionally, and pleasantly. Dr Darouj and the other doctors are excellent!

    2026-03-16

  • Dr. Dahrouj and the assistant were both very professional and listened to my concerns. They were also friendly and put me at ease.

    2026-03-15

  • The provider was wonderful!! He provided me with the information necessary for the specific visit. He made me feel extremely comfortable. Great customer service.

    2026-03-15

  • It's always a pleasure to come and visit the MGH Eye and Ear. I look forward to my next appointment.

    2026-03-18

  • Dr Dahrouj is very professional and has a lovely demeanor. He listened carefully and was very clear in his explanations.

    2026-03-15

  • I was so impressed and still am with the office of and this doctor. He treated me with such respect and dignity and was kind and really helped me get through the whole process. His office staff is incredible. I can't say enough good things about this wonderful doctor. Thank you.

    2026-03-16

  • Very pleasant great bedside manner

    2026-03-12

  • I love this location. They are so nice and it is so easy to get to. Dr D is great!

    2026-03-12

  • He is always attentive and very helpful. He is knowledgeable

    2026-03-09

  • Knowledgeable and thorough. Very professional.

    2026-03-04

  • Knows what he's talking about and shows you through the pictures.

    2026-03-02

  • Great Doctor!

    2026-03-02

  • Excellent experience

    2026-03-02

  • Great service

    2026-03-01

  • Very knowledgeable and experienced

    2026-02-25

  • Dr Dahrouj was very thorough and showed extreme care in his exam. Very good at explaining my condition and the results of the exam. Excellent!

    2026-02-18

  • Excellent bedside manner, your made to feel like a person, not just another patient in a waiting room

    2026-02-18

  • Dr D knows everything about my eye condition He's the best!

    2026-02-17

  • Dr. Dahrouj is an expert in his field. He listens to your concerns and questions Dr. Dahrouj explains everything clearly & throughly. I truly can't say enough positive things about him.He makes me feel confident that I am receiving the best possible care. I am so very fortunate to have him as my physician!

    2026-02-16

  • Extremely pleased with my doctor and his staff

    2026-02-15

  • I was very satisfied [redacted]

    2026-02-17

  • I've already recommended him to a family friend and would do so again.

    2026-02-15

  • Good experience

    2026-02-14

  • He is professional, thorough,familiar with my medical history, and answers all questions and concerns. I am confident I am receiving the best care possible.

    2026-02-14

  • Dr. DAHROUJ is not only highly skilled in his profession but also possesses the very valuable skill of bedside manner. He is somehow able to weave in personal questions to make me feel seen and known, yet the visit is still completed in a timely manner. He is a great example of a well rounded physician.

    2026-02-13

  • He's great.

    2026-02-25

  • The provider was very courteous. He asked questions and if I asked questions, he answered promptly. He was very, very, very knowledgeable about what he was talking about and I understood him completely and it was a good overall visit.

    2026-02-09

  • I feel that the two physicians who are caring for my eyes are both easy to talk to, take an interest in me and my overall life and health, and are committed to patient education. As a retired college dean responsible for promoting a commitment to science communication in our faculty and students I feel that I am reaping the reward of 35 years of effort, especially as a co-PI on five Howard Hughes Medical Institute science education projects. To see physician/researchers committed to high quality patient education is inspiring as experienced from my unique vantage point.

    2026-02-08

  • I was impressed. This was my first visit for a long standing eye issue. Within minutes this doctor gave me more information than others did in about five years I have had the disease.

    2026-02-07

  • Hi, this is [redacted]. Dr. Dahrouj is just wonderful and I'm thankful moving from Arizona to Massachusetts that I found him to help me with my eyesight. Thank you.

    2026-02-05

  • I trust Dr D 100% with my eyesight . He is very knowledgeable in his field

    2026-02-04

  • He is very knowledgeable and caring.

    2026-02-02

  • A pleasure to meet. A pleasure to discuss items. Very professional. Thanks

    2026-02-02

  • Great doctor, good nurses and afministrative staff, exceptionally convenient location!

    2026-02-01

  • 1st visit. Not really about to totally rate performance. Treatment not completed at this time

    2026-02-01

  • Dr Dahrouj is excellent. Feel totally comfortable in his care.

    2026-02-01

  • He is an outstanding physician-careful thoughtful and thorough. He listened and responded to all of my questions and concerns. I would strongly recommend him to family and friends.

    2026-01-28

  • Everything was very quick and efficient. Everything was great.

    2026-01-28

  • Excellent provider with a great staff

    2026-01-26

  • Dr.Dahrouj is very professional, patient oriented and one of the best professionals in his area.

    2026-01-22

  • Excellent care

    2026-01-22

  • Dr Dahrouj is just great! Magician in surgery and kind and thoughtful in continued care.

    2026-01-19

  • Excellent experience!

    2026-01-19

  • I had a great experience. He was intelligent and interactive. He was also the first eye doctor who brought up the possibility of surgery to better align my lazy eye. I'm almost [redacted] years old. You'd think this would have come up before. He gets a gold star for that.

    2026-01-19

  • He listened carefully to me and responded to every question I had.

    2026-01-31

  • I feel that I have received the best care at every appointment

    2026-01-22

  • Dr. Mohammad Dharouj was very thorough. The office staff were very courteous and kind. They answered my questions. They gave me my information that I needed and Dr. Dharouj explained everything, showed me my picture of my eye, and explained everything to me, and I was very, very happy.

    2026-01-21

  • Everyone was very knowledgeable and I had a very pleasant experience

    2026-01-20

  • Dr Dahrouj is patient and willing to answer my questions no matter how odd.

    2026-01-18

  • My eye doctor appointment ran smoothly , and I appreciated the professional care provided.

    2026-01-18

  • He was very caring. He answered all my questions and explained next steps in terms I understood

    2026-01-17

  • I think Dr. Dahrouj is an outstanding clinician. He absolutely takes time to go over things with me, make sure that I understand what needs to be understood. I cannot think of being in a better place with a better clinician than with Dr. Dahrouj.

    2026-01-16

  • Very productive meeting.

    2026-01-14

  • Totally satisfied sith all aspects of ME&E

    2026-01-14

  • Excellent health care

    2026-01-14

  • Really long wait time for only a few minutes with the actual doctor. He seemed kind enough but didn't seem to have a lot of time to discuss anything.

    2026-01-15

  • Well run practice, employees work very well together, real team

    2026-01-12

  • Dr. Dahrouj is a gentleman who treated me with respect. He was thorough in reviewing my problem, examining my eyes, and reviewing and comparing the new studies done before seeing him and my old studies. He explained his findings, the need for further followup and that no treatment was needed at that time. [redacted]

    2026-01-10

  • He did an excellent job of fitting me in last minute an emergency referral that had been ignored by MGH Brigham previously. He got everything done and was very nice on what must have been a very busy day for him. I would recommend him to anyone.

    2026-01-09

  • The whole team during my eye emergency has been amazing and professional. Dr. Dahrouj and Dr [redacted] were so great, and I can't say enough on how I was treated and my procedure was handled Thank you

    2026-01-07

  • Good experience

    2026-01-05

  • Always amazing care.

    2025-12-29

  • Nurse was very thorough and pleasant.

    2025-12-29

  • Dr. Dahrouj was incredibly respectful, mindful of my situation, and very thorough with his examination.

    2025-12-29

  • Dr Dahrouj clearly walks me through his exam and my scan results. He is friendly and keeps me at ease throughout the visit.

    2025-12-29

  • I had a great experience with Dr. DAHROUJ. He his very knowledgeable, professional and extremely kind.

    2025-12-24

  • great service as always

    2025-12-24

  • Precise. Efficient. And Kind. Thank you

    2025-12-21

  • good experience

    2025-12-17

  • He's fabulous! Very caring and knowledgeable.

    2025-12-16

  • Dr Dahrouj is a very caring doctor who listens to me and always makes sure he answers my questions

    2025-12-15

  • He explained my condition precisely, accurately, and put me at ease.

    2025-12-16

  • I found the provider very reassuring. I appreciated that he let me explain what had happened medically prior to that appointment. This way he understood what misinformation I had received from a non Mass eye and ear provider. His explanation and the images he showed me allowed me to fully understand what was happening. Finally

    2025-12-16

  • Excellent listening skills.

    2025-12-15

  • Every aspect of the visit was a 10.

    2025-12-14

  • What can I say about the surgeon that restored my vision after a retinal detachment. Since [redacted], the process has been seemless! [redacted]

    2025-12-14

  • I am very happy with my visits with Dr Dahrouj. He explained my condition so I could understand and not be concerned. I am very appreciative of Dr Dahrouj's caring ways.

    2025-12-14

  • Dr. Dahrouj explained clearly to me the status of my retina. He answered my questions very completely.

    2025-12-15

  • Very fine communication skillls. He cares about his patients.

    2025-12-15

  • It was an excellent visit and the Dr is always Attentive and will always ask "Do you have any questions " A # 10

    2025-12-09

  • My experience has always been positive with this provider

    2025-12-09

  • I was very satisfied with the appointment that I had. He was very thorough and explained all that I needed to know. So it was a good appointment. Look forward to the next visit. Thank you.

    2025-12-11

  • Always professional & courteous, never feel like they are rushing through the exam! He also gives me feed back & suggestions!

    2025-12-03

  • Saw provider on emergency basis but he was up to speed on my situation and helpful and reassuring.

    2025-12-03

  • It's always a pleasant experience

    2025-12-02

  • Yes, my Dr. Dahrouj is absolutely fabulous. He's very well-rounded. He knows what he's talking about. He explains everything to me. I'm very comfortable going there. I was very nervous in the beginning and he has taken very, very good care of me. And yes, he gets along with the staff wonderfully. They're very professional. It's a very, very, it's a pleasure to go there for an appointment. And that's all I have to say. My name's [redacted]

    2025-12-01

  • Dr Dahrouj is awesome

    2025-12-01

  • I thought Dr. Mohammad did a great job and I was well informed. The nurses did a great job. I was quite pleased with the care and I would recommend anyone anytime to go back. In the two or three day period that I was there, it was probably one of my better experiences of on-time care. Everything that could be done, they did the right thing and I appreciate you guys for all that. Thank you very much.

    2025-11-28

  • He is a very nice person, very good and a good doctor.

    2025-11-28

  • [redacted] I am very grateful to the doctor and nurses; they were very kind. Thank you very much, and have a nice day.

    2025-11-26

  • Excellent staff and physician [redacted]

    2025-11-24

  • He is a great doctor who I would highly recommend

    2025-11-23

  • Everything and everybody were very helpful and polite

    2025-11-23

  • Dr. Dahrouj is always pleasant, informative and treats me like am his only concern.

    2025-11-22

  • Awesome !

    2025-11-21

  • Excellent experience

    2025-11-21

  • Excellent caring care by the dr., nurses and staff. Much appreciative of the care they provided me.

    2025-11-21

  • Amazing staff

    2025-11-19

  • Just that this provider acted very professionally, as usual!

    2025-11-19

  • He was wonderful and patient.

    2025-11-19

  • Exceptional care as always

    2025-11-17

  • always listens and explains well

    2025-11-19

  • He's a great surgeon, does a super job, has a very good bedside manner. That's it.

    2025-11-19

  • The doctor and the staff were Excellent ! They were all caring,and answered all my questions satisfactorily and clearly. My general experience was excellent

    2025-11-19

  • My doctor is the best!

    2025-11-17

  • The doctor leaves ample time for me to ask questions.

    2025-11-18

  • The entire experience was exceptional. Moreover the Dr. explained the issues not only verbally but illustrating the condition on the computer so that I could clearly understand the importance of my particular condition.

    2025-11-15

  • Thorough, friendly, professional.

    2025-11-14

  • Like always Excellent!

    2025-11-13

  • Very thorough

    2025-11-10

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