Thomas H Dohlman, MD

Thomas H Dohlman, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.830303 average rating from 165 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA
  • Lexington, MA

Dr. Dohlman is a board certified ophthalmologist and full-time member of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service at Mass Eye and Ear who specializes in the medical and surgical management of corneal and external diseases.

Dr. Dohlman earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He then completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Transplantation and Ocular Immunology at the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Mass Eye and Ear. He went on to complete his residency training in ophthalmology at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College, after which he returned to Mass Eye and Ear for further subspecialty training as an Advanced Two-Year Combined Clinical and Research Fellow in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and External Disease.

Dr. Dohlman is a clinician scientist who cares for adult and pediatric patients with complex corneal disease and conducts basic science and clinical research in the areas of corneal immunology and inflammation, corneal fibrosis/scarring, and ocular surface disease.

Clinical Interests

Type 1 keratoprosthesis, type 2 keratoprosthesis, corneal transplantation, ocular surface reconstruction, limbal stem cell transplantation, ocular surface disease and dry eye, keratoconus, corneal opacity and scarring, and cataract surgery.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology/Cornea, 2020
  • Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Ophthalmology, 2018
  • Internship: Boston Medical Center (BMC), Internal Medicine, 2015
  • Fellowship: Schepens Eye Research Institute, Transplant and Ocular Immunology, 2014
  • Medical Education: UMass Memorial Medical School, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.830303 average rating from 165 reviews

  • The MD is a great, knowledgeable, Corena Physician. I trust him with my care and recommend him to friends.

    2026-07-07

  • Dr. Thomas Dohlman, I think, is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable and a very concerned physician. I would recommend him to anyone. [redacted]

    2026-06-25

  • Dr. Thomas Dohlman is a valuable doctor. My son [redacted] needed help for his keratoconus. Dr. Dolhman's treatment of [redacted] has been a blessing. The concerns I have for [redacted] are met by calm competence. [redacted]'s cornea care is in the best hands I could ask for. [redacted] is calm and participates in his care as best he can. He has Down syndrome and requires patience. It is given.

    2026-06-24

  • No complaints

    2026-06-24

  • Dr Dohlman is very caring about our son. Thank you!

    2026-06-21

  • Just great service and care.

    2026-06-03

  • Dr. Dohlman is very knowledgeable and informative and thorough and patient . . . Thank you!

    2026-06-01

  • I am always well received and always well attended to by any professional.

    2026-05-30

  • Excellent!

    2026-05-26

  • Dr. Dohlman is the epitome of grace and class at every visit.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr. Dohlman is professional, thorough, and always a great doctor to deal with.

    2026-05-18

  • He was very detailed and glad to help

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Dohlman was very professional and I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

    2026-05-06

  • I believe that anyone how sees Dr. Dohlman gets the best possible care available. He is a doctor who listens, spends time answering questions until you understand, has compassion and doesn't treat you as a number to rush on to the next patient! I feel that I'm in the best care [redacted].

    2026-04-29

  • Consistently excellent. As a bonus, his clinic is one of the rare ones that run on time at MEEI.

    2026-04-20

  • He is very professional and compassionate

    2026-04-12

  • Interaction with this provider is always pleasant, productive, and encouraging.

    2026-04-08

  • Everything is good

    2026-03-31

  • Hes knowledgable, patient and caring and very appreciated.

    2026-04-03

  • Excellent. It was my first appointment and it went very well and I look forward to a long relationship.

    2026-03-24

  • Yes, hi, I like Dr. Dohlman. He is very kind and respectful. The only thing with this visit is when I left I was very confused because he was sending me to another doctor. I was very confused and I didn't understand. [redacted] I only wish he had explained things a little bit better to me. And the visit was very rushed. [redacted]

    2026-03-18

  • I am blessed to have such a talented physician who is kind and compassionate.

    2026-02-23

  • Great experience.

    2026-02-04

  • Very caring , great advice from doctor

    2026-02-01

  • Confident Listens knowledgeable Takes his Time

    2026-02-02

  • I am just in hopes they can help me.

    2026-02-01

  • He's wonderful and very considerate and polite.

    2026-01-28

  • Dr.Dohlman is top notch and I feel lucky to be in his care

    2026-01-26

  • thank you

    2026-01-26

  • All aspects of my visit went smoothly. The Dr. was even running on time !

    2026-01-25

  • Office is very efficient and courteous, Doctor and staff were excellent

    2026-01-24

  • Very good overall experience. [redacted]

    2026-01-18

  • Dr Dohlman is attentive, thoughtful and a great "explainer." I have great confidence in him.

    2026-01-14

  • It was the best medical visit and procedure I have ever had. Every aspect and interaction was above my expectations. Friendly caring staff and very professional.

    2025-12-29

  • I had a very positive doctor's visit and I'm very pleased with the progress that my eyes are making under the care of Dr. Dohlman. Thank you.

    2025-12-25

  • Yeah, I thought Dr. Dohlman was really great. We don't know exactly what's wrong with me yet, but he seemed pretty dedicated to figuring it out. I really felt very heard and seen. And I was pretty excited about the next steps that he laid out. So I thought he did a really great job.

    2025-12-25

  • He was very helpful, very respectful, very knowledgeable.

    2025-12-16

  • I'm very pleased with Dr. Dohlman. I think he's very knowledgeable. He's very concerned about my situation and I really like the way he collaborates with Dr. [redacted] and together they come upon the best treatment plan for me. I think that I get superior service at Mass Eye and Ear.

    2025-12-03

  • My care provider was really understanding and nice. I have not a second felt uncomfortable or not wanting to share. Very good communication and asked very good questions that made me feel that my provider know what I am going through.

    2025-11-24

  • Dr. Dohlman is an exceptional, well-informed, and compassionate physician who exceeds all my expectations.

    2025-11-23

  • Complete trust in dr Dohlman

    2025-11-23

  • My name is [redacted] and I love seeing Dr. Dolman and also his staff has been very courteous to me. Yes, I would recommend them.

    2025-11-17

  • The doctor is knowledgeable and experienced. He talked directly into my concerns and gave valuable advice.

    2025-11-05

  • He is both friendly and professional, and very knowledgeable. I know I can count on him to help me.

    2025-11-02

  • Dr Dohlman and his team were pleasant, courteous and knowledgeable.

    2025-10-30

  • Very caring, attentive, and knowledgeable physician! Thank you very much!

    2025-10-19

  • Excellent physician. Lucky I have him. Helped more than you know.

    2025-10-13

  • My son is the patient. He has Down syndrome and requires patience. We are always treated with kindness and respect. My questions are answered regarding his care now as well as in the future. I appreciate the level care and we respect both shown. Before we came here for my son's treatment we were in another medical office. The staff refereed to the doctors here as the "cornea whispers." This is a true reputation.

    2025-10-08

  • thanks

    2025-09-29

  • He is very nice provider.

    2025-09-26

  • Dr. Dohlman is both competent and affable. He has helped us navigate a difficult period in my eye care. We are grateful to have him.

    2025-09-25

  • Thorough and competent care

    2025-09-22

  • I have a Very Great Experience with Dr.Thomas Dohlman and he Knows a lot about His Expertise on the Ophthalmologist Cornea of Eyes and Complex if Full Eye Surgeon and Does PIONEERING Research at Harvard Ophthalmology At Mass Eye and Ear And Was Presented The 2022 Vision Award. I would Recommend Him Ti Every One [redacted]

    2025-09-21

  • Dr. Dohlman was professional, respectful, and gave some of the best explanations of what's clinically going on with my eyes as any doctor I've received care from in the past 20 years.

    2025-09-06

  • You're very good.

    2025-09-04

  • excellent

    2025-09-04

Accepted Insurance

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