Deeba Husain, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.84913 average rating from 517 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Stoneham, MA
- Boston, MA
Deeba Husain, MD, is a full-time member of the Mass Eye and Ear Retina Service and the Site Director of Mass Eye and Ear Retina Consultants in Stoneham. She is a vitreoretinal specialist and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She also directs the Medical Retina Fellowship Program and International Retina fellowship at Mass Eye and Ear.
Dr. Husain attended medical school at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh, India. She subsequently completed Ophthalmology residency training at Harvard Medical School, followed by subspecialty surgical training as a vitreoretinal fellow at Mass Eye and Ear. She is a clinician with unique expertise in treating complex medical and surgical disease of the retina. She has special clinical interest in age related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in the elderly worldwide
Actively involved in translational research in diseases of the retina and choroid with focus on age-related Macular degeneration and role of multiomics. Dr. Husain has contributed numerous book chapters, review articles, and original papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Clinical Interests
Age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vein occlusions, and the medical and surgical management of all vitreoretinal conditions including retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Vitreoretinal Surgery, 2003
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 2001
- Internship: Newton-Wellesley Hospital***, Medical/Surgery, 1998
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Retina, 1997
- Fellowship: Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 1996
- Internship: Aligarh Muslim University, Internal Medicine, 1986
- Medical Education: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, 1986
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
- Urdu
- Hindi
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.84913 average rating from 517 reviews
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Dr Husain is remarkable. It has been five years since my retina detachment and I owe my continued good vision to her and her team.
2026-07-08
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Dr Husain is very kind and respectful. She answered all of my one thousand questions
2026-07-08
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This was my first appointment with this provider . She was concerned about my issue took time to explain everything and gave me very specific instructions
2026-07-07
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Dr. Deeba Hussain is one of the most outstanding doctors I have known in my entire lifetime. I feel so privileged and lucky to have her attending to my medical needs.
2026-07-08
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Everything was really good.
2026-06-25
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Yes, Dr. Deeba Husain was excellent. I've been going to her for a long time and I think she is wonderful. She's a great, great physician. Thank you and thank you very, very much. Bye-bye.
2026-06-15
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Wouldn't go anywhere else.
2026-06-14
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Dr. Husain is very thorough.
2026-06-20
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Dr Husain has been so kind knowledgeable and empathetic. I'm fortunate to see her.
2026-06-17
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My experience was wonderful. The office moved efficiently, got me through, answered all my questions, and instructions were very clear. I appreciate the amount of attention to detail and how well the office and my experience was coordinated.
2026-06-17
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Great doctor, fellow and other medical staff. Was highly satisfied.
2026-06-16
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I trust her to give me the best care.
2026-06-15
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Being taken care of by Dr. Hossein and her team was incredible. [redacted]
2026-06-14
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So nice and sweet and respect
2026-06-14
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Good
2026-06-14
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Thorough , professional. A very good experience overall
2026-06-13
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Dr. Deeba Husain is the best! Very intelligent and professional and gives you all the time you need.
2026-06-13
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Dr. Husain is wonderful. She explains everything clearly and has been right on top of my care since I began going.
2026-06-13
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Excellent care as always! Thank you
2026-06-11
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I am very satisfied with the care I receive from Dr Husain
2026-06-10
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Office always organized & efficient. Dr great.
2026-06-08
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Very nice my regular was on leave due to having a baby
2026-06-07
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It was very good
2026-06-01
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Dr Husain is a total gem She is such a highly skilled specialty eye surgeon, and you can tell that she loves her job. She is so kind to her patients, and has the best bedside manner I am so fond of her and so thankful that she was my surgeon
2026-06-01
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Very professional
2026-05-31
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Nothing to add; the provider experience was excellent.
2026-05-23
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I am thrilled Dr. Husain is my Doctor. She is terrific! Thank you!
2026-05-20
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Questions and concerns were easily addressed. I left with confidence in a way forward.
2026-05-18
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Quick and efficient, yet still friendly
2026-05-18
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I have high confidence in her expertise. I'd like her to spend more time explaining things to me. She's very busy.
2026-05-18
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Dr. Husain is the best. I feel fortunate to have her as my Dr.
2026-05-17
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Comfortable. Professional.
2026-05-17
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Very professional.
2026-05-17
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Great!
2026-05-11
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I have immense trust in Dr. Husain and her team. They clearly are the experts concerning my eye problem.
2026-05-11
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Very good. A routine visit to pick up changes in my vision and retina. It felt thorough, and the report on my visit was available online within a. couple of hours.
2026-05-09
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Professional and caring.
2026-05-12
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Provided careful review of recent images.
2026-05-04
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They are an extremely busy office, very thorough in checking everything, and great at explaining what is going on. I highly recommend them.
2026-05-04
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Dr. Husain is an excellent eyecare professional who shows respect, care,and compassion towards her patients and her profession.
2026-05-05
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Dr Husain has always taken time to explain my current eye condition and any changes from last year.
2026-05-04
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Dr. Deeba is the best, best doctor I ever met.
2026-05-03
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Great as always
2026-04-28
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great provider. [redacted]
2026-04-27
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Very thorough
2026-04-27
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Due to a staff shortage, the Doctor had been seeing more patients than usual. She still managed to be calm, smiling, thorough and generous with her time.
2026-04-27
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I really trust Deeba and she knows her work. ??grateful!
2026-04-27
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Everything was excellent
2026-04-26
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Dr Husain has provided me with excellent care. She repaired my detached retina such that my vision is essentially identical what is was before the incident. She is a wonderful doctor. She listens to my concerns and provides comprehensive answers to my qu3stions.
2026-04-27
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I had the best treatment and care!
2026-04-27
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Dr Husain is very pleasant and so knowledgeable. She always explains things in a manner that you can understand and never seems rushed. The staff providing the eye exam, etc., are also very competent, friendly and always answer my questions.
2026-04-26
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Waited 2 hours after my appointment time
2026-04-26
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always professional and very helpful
2026-04-25
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Good experience, felt confident
2026-04-20
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Competent.
2026-04-20
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Always the best care
2026-04-20
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visit went as expected
2026-04-24
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The doctor provided very detailed and insightful explanations and advice.
2026-04-19
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Dr Husain was wonderful!
2026-04-19
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She was amazing
2026-04-19
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Very professional
2026-04-19
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Dr Husain is excellent! Highly recommend her
2026-04-13
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Pleasant visit
2026-04-13
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Dr Deeba Husain is a very kind and smart Doctor I feel very blessed to have her for my Doctor
2026-04-13
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It is always a great experience!
2026-04-08
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Dr. Husain listens carefully. She explains what ever needs to be explained in a way that I understand what she is saying. I would highly recommend her.
2026-03-31
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Dr Husain is very polite & courteous. She also spent the time going over my retinal scans. I feel my eye care is in excellent hands with this provider.
2026-03-30
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I trust her completely!!
2026-03-30
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Dr. DEEBA HUSAIN is very attentive and knowledgeable. She is informative, professional and put our worries at ease and explained things very well in a way we can understand to make the best informed decision.
2026-04-01
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Every thing was perfect
2026-03-29
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I have gotten excellent care from this provider and continues to get well with her extended care.
2026-03-29
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[redacted] Dr. Husain was thorough, took the time to explain and answer any questions I had and made me extremely comfortable throughout my visit..
2026-03-28
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The provider listened to all my concerns and explained everything in a manner in which I could understand
2026-03-28
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Very nice and knowledgeable! Explained my condition and her concerns about it. Would highly recommend her on her expertise and conservative approach to my condition.
2026-03-26
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Awesome! She originally saw me urgently for an unrelated problem seen on my 6 month follow up from cataract surgery appointment. She made time to see me and provide definitive treatment. Very professional. Great experience!
2026-03-23
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She's very professional, caring understanding, answered all of my questions and had questions to ask me that I would never thought of we had a great visit. I appreciate her.
2026-03-22
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Always a pleasure to be able to be cared for by her.
2026-03-18
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My experience was the best .
2026-03-18
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Dr Husain is awesome!
2026-03-17
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The absolute best
2026-03-21
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She's great
2026-03-14
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I had previously seen another retina Dr at a different company and felt very rushed and left confused about what I should do , after seeing Dr Husain and the staff at mass eye and ear I felt completely relaxed and relieved about my future care
2026-03-13
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She is very caring , knows her stuff and she saved my vision !
2026-03-11
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Dr Husain explained the post day before visit problem I had, possible causes, and that it was already healing. I was very much relieved as soon as she met with me. She provided easy home treatment to help healing. I was very happy with this visit. Dr, Husain is not my regular physician. I came in for an emergent problem.
2026-03-11
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She's the Best!
2026-03-11
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I trust Dr Husain. She worked hard save my sight.
2026-03-11
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This was my first time seeing Dr. Deeba Husain, she was very nice and explained everything clearing. I asked questions and got answers that explained what I was experiencing and clarification was great.
2026-03-10
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[redacted] the visit was fantastic as usual...everyone is great.
2026-03-09
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Dr Husain is very caring and very intelligent. She has been my retina dr since 2020.
2026-03-09
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I've been with Dr. Husain for about five years now and she always takes the time to listen and makes things very comfortable for the patient. She's a doctor that really cares.
2026-03-09
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Very thorough and reassuring.
2026-03-09
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This was the first visit and I was impressed with the care.
2026-03-08
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Dr. Husain is fantastic. She has patiently and carefully tracked my eye troubles and brought things to a very good place. I feel like I am in good hands with her.
2026-03-01
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great dr. very attentive
2026-02-22
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Hi, it was a very positive experience from beginning to end. I'm thrilled. I could not be happier.
2026-02-23
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Was treated very well and very helpful learned a lot I don't know that's why I picked mass eye and ear the best.
2026-02-23
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Dr Husain is a wonderful Care provider who I trust and respect
2026-02-19
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The provider was very good and I was happy about it. Thank you.
2026-02-19
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Deeba is great. She restored my vision
2026-02-19
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Excellent professional
2026-02-17
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professional, caring
2026-02-16
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excellent care and prompt service
2026-02-15
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Always excellent treatment
2026-02-14
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Very pleased with my visit
2026-02-14
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Excellent, timely, professional service. [redacted]
2026-02-14
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Dr. Husain is very patient-oriented. Explains whether the eye exam has and revealed any significant changes since the last visit . We have confidence in her skill, judgment and advice.Excellent physician.
2026-02-28
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I was given a favorable report for my condition.
2026-02-27
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Both resident and office MDs were excellent.
2026-02-11
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Dr Husain is a wonderful doctor. She is warm, professional and very competent. The staff as well are wonderful.
2026-02-09
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Dr Husain is one of my favorite physicians
2026-02-08
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I have come to have complete confidence in this provider
2026-02-08
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Dr. Deeba Husain was excellent. I feel like she provided excellent care. Thank you.
2026-02-05
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It takes me over an hour to get to see dr. Husain . Worth it
2026-02-02
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The provider gave me a feeling of comfort, explained to me about my vision issues, and spend time examining my retinas in detail
2026-02-02
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The provider was fantastic [redacted]
2026-01-29
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Dr. Husain was very knowledgeable, personable and engaged during our interaction. She had a great combination of warmth, professionalism and good communication skills that made me feel that my care was in the best hands possible. She reviewed the new results with me immediately, explaining their relevance in language that I understood and was open to my questions.
2026-01-25
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To all the people who did my eye exams, the, the, what's the exam called? I don't remember, ultrasound. They were all excellent, they were all good to me and I thank them.
2026-01-25
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throughout my experience with Mass Eye 7 Ear, everyone has always been super nice, caring, thoughtful and helpful.
2026-01-24
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I would say it was an excellent visit.
2026-01-22
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I owe my vision to the MEEI doctors DR Husain is always there for me
2026-01-19
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Very thorough and good communication
2026-01-19
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Great
2026-01-21
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Twelve years ago, I was an emergency patient of Dr. Husain at [redacted] due to a detached retina in my right eye. She saved my eye, [redacted] Recently, I returned to her as my left eye began showing signs of a detached retina. I couldn't have been in better hands twelve years ago, and I will continue my visits with Dr. Husain. Very grateful she saved my eye.
2026-01-19
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Dr Husain expresses herself clearly and with empathy. I have complete faith in her medical care.
2026-01-18
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Dr. Husain explained the current state of my AMD and possible developments.
2026-01-18
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The Retina Department (and especially Dr. Husain) is always helpful and caring. I have been coming to Dr. Husain now for over 10 years and have recommended her to my friends that have retina issues.
2026-01-18
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I feel this provider was nice, but she had the appearance of not feeling that my issue was all that important. I know she's working on resolving the issue, but I don't think she truly understands the severity of the situation. But other than that, she seems competent and nice.
2026-01-18
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My Doctor is the best
2026-01-11
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Due to traffic and transportation issues, I was late to my appointment, but they took me anyways, and I appreciate that
2026-01-11
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Excellent doctors
2026-01-08
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Great
2026-01-05
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Long waiting times but excellent care.
2025-12-29
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I?'m very happy they are my provider for this care. They took the time to be thorough examining my eyes and discovered two additional issues which they addressed. I? feel my eye care is in excellent hands.
2025-12-29
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[redacted] Dr. Husain is kind and wonderfully able to explain complex findings. [redacted]
2025-12-29
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We were treated nicely and are fully satisfied
2025-12-24
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Dr. Husain is an excellent doctor. I'm fortunate to have her taking care of me.
2025-12-22
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Dr Husain is great! knowledgeable, friendly, and her nurses are both wonderful too
2025-12-24
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This office is very friendly and outgoing. My Dr and nurse were both very couresty and friendly.
2025-12-24
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Everything went well
2025-12-22
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knowledgeable and caring
2025-12-21
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On time. Showed me and explained my scans. Fellow was knowledgeable also
2025-12-21
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Dr. Husain is a knowledgeable and experienced eye care doctor who always treats me with respect and explains thoroughly to me about that day's eye appointment. I feel blessed to have her as my retina doctor. Thank you.
2025-12-19
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Dr Husain and her team have been terrific. They helped identify the problem (detached retina) and expedited service (surgery) in order to get resolution to my problem. It's a great tribute to MGB, Mass Eye & Ear to have a great team like this to respond too patient critical needs.
2025-12-16
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Dr. Husain is outstanding. She is caring. She is professional. She's extremely on top of all topics related to retinas and eyes. I am so grateful to have her and I am so grateful to be in her care.
2025-12-16
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Caring Doctor. Very professional
2025-12-16
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Dr. Husain has been treating me for 22 years. There is no one better than dr. Husain. She saved my eyesight. I'm forever grateful for her. She is kind and listens to you.
2025-12-15
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Very personable, professional and gentle. All is fully explained to me to my satisfaction.
2025-12-14
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I was very satisfied and comfortable
2025-12-11
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Wonderful professional doctor
2025-12-11
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Deeba Hussain is probably the best doctor I have ever seen. She's thoughtful. She talks me through things. She makes me feel very, very confident in her abilities and how I can work best to meet the goals I have set out for myself. Thank you.
2025-12-11
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I was indeed fortunate to have found Dr Husain. It is always fun to see her, and to hear from her the word "stable."
2025-12-07
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Excellent care .
2025-12-03
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My experience was great. The doctor was very on point with everything that I had to see her for that day. The whole service and reception, everyone that I was encountered with did an excellent job. So I'm very pleased and satisfied with MGH. Thank you.
2025-12-03
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The staff was very helpful and thoughtful
2025-12-01
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She is the best and everyone involved are so nice and caring and I am grateful ?
2025-11-27
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Answered all my questions and seen me in a timely manner
2025-11-27
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Great
2025-11-26
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Dr Husain is very kind & professional extremely knowledgeable ! I am grateful for her compsssionate care & expertise
2025-11-26
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Competent, professional, personable.
2025-11-26
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Outstanding experience. Dr Husain was competent, caring, charming.
2025-11-24
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Good dr. Caring and smart. Knew my history well.
2025-11-23
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Dr. Husain was wonderful! Kind and knowledgable, she helped me to understand a concerning eye issue in a thorough yet compassionate way.
2025-11-23
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This provider, Dr. Husain, was excellent. She explained everything. She showed me all the tests and what the future brings for me and I am so glad that I came to this practice because I was not taken care of locally.
2025-11-20
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She is and has always been an excellent provider
2025-11-19
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I always feel comfortable and confident at my appointments with Dr. Husain. She's terrific!
2025-11-17
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Dr Husain is always both warm in personality and efficient in her exam and presentation of her impressions. I am very pleased with the care I have received from her.
2025-11-17
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I'm always hapoy to see the care provider because she knows and understands my medical problems.
2025-11-17
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She was knowledgeable,professional and respectful
2025-11-17
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Brilliant Ophthalmologist - best of the best!
2025-11-17
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Professional, appreciate her expertise, sometimes don't completely understand my condition.
2025-11-17
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Remarkable visit with a talented practitioner. I'm glad I found her.
2025-11-17
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Would highly recommend Dr. Husain!
2025-11-16
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It was great.
2025-11-10
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Dr. Husain is very professional, helpful and kind. Her whole team is great.
2025-11-10
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She's great at explaining my condition.
2025-11-09
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When I first went to Dr. Husain , I was very nervous. I was getting an injection into my eye. And she made me feel so comfortable. She's amazing. She's the best. She's more so, when she talks, she's so deliberate, calm, and right to the point, you know, with feelings and thoughtfulness. She's great.
2025-11-07
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Very knowledgeable and explains in great understanding detail.Awesome Dr.
2025-11-05
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She is the best !
2025-11-04
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Dr. Husain is outstanding. I trust her personal and medical judgement.
2025-11-03
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Great
2025-11-02
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Very knowledgeable and pleasant
2025-11-02
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Great
2025-11-02
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Before my provider, I saw a couple of technicians and a resident, who was very helpful.
2025-11-02
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Every thing's perfect
2025-11-02
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The department runs efficiently.
2025-11-01
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Expertise worth coming to Boston for
2025-11-01
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She is number one to me
2025-11-03
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Have complete confidence in the staff and Doctors at Mass Eye and Ear
2025-10-20
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I have been under Dr. Husain's care for about 7 years now I have nothing but praise for Dr. Husain and the care that she gives.
2025-10-19
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Dr Husain is wonderful! Best I have had in the current system.
2025-10-21
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Dr Husain is always ready to answer all my questions. I had just recently learned that my eye disease causes blindness. She explained that there is no way to determine when I will lose my vision. Dr Husain always tells me about medications coming down the line. She always gives me hope. She also asks me about joining studies at MEE. I have a friend moving here from DC. I gave him Dr Husain's name & he already has an appointment. That's how highly I regard her & her staff.
2025-10-20
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Dr Deeba Husain is always professional, courteous and forthcoming with information pertaining to my concerns.I trust her with my eye care
2025-10-18
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As usual my experience with Dr. Husain was excellent,I feel very fortunate to have her as my retina doctor.
2025-10-06
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Dr. Husain is stunningly knowledgeable, kind, interested in patient, and have not nor I could not imagine better treatment as received from her.
2025-10-06
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Very personable
2025-10-01
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I thought she was very good and she understood my situation. I like her.
2025-09-29
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Very professional and knowledgeable... excellent rapport with patient
2025-09-29
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Dr Husain has an engaging bedside manner and did not appear rushed. Having GA, she explained my options and her recommendations.
2025-09-29
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Excellent care as always.
2025-09-29
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I think Dr. Husain is very professional. I think she's a top caliber ophthalmologist and I was very satisfied with her. While doing surgery, I could tell that she was very professional and knew what she was doing. So, I have all the respect for Dr. Husain.
2025-10-01
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