Brendan E McCarthy, MD

Patient Feedback

4.828064 average rating from 563 reviews

• Welcoming and helpful!! Enjoyed the appointment.

  2026-07-08

• I thought Dr Mcarthy was very thorough. He had a blood test done and will be connecting me to a neuro ophthalmologist. He's supposed to order me a MRI as well.

  2026-07-01

• Dr. McCarthy was great, respectful, informative, patient. He took his time. I wasn't rushed. One of the best eye doctors I've seen.

  2026-07-01

• This appointment went smoothly. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. Very happy with my experience here.

  2026-07-01

• Dr. Mccarthy was great

  2026-07-01

• Excellent, very understanding and caring

  2026-06-27

• Kind, professional, thoughtful. Explained things well

  2026-06-27

• Positive experience.

  2026-06-27

• Very friendly, knowledgeable, explained things clearly.

  2026-06-23

• Very interactive with patient providing detailed information as visit required.

  2026-06-21

• Excellent care

  2026-06-20

• Dr. McCarthy is and always has been very good at explaining his findings and listening to my questions.

  2026-06-20

• Always a great experience seeing provider.

  2026-06-25

• Dr McCarthy is personable, an attentive listener and clear in explaining the results of my examination.

  2026-06-14

• The doctor was persobable and very thorough.

  2026-06-13

• Very thorough and personable.

  2026-06-13

• Dr. McCarthy is great

  2026-06-14

• I am very happy with Dr. McCarthy and all his staff [redacted].

  2026-06-07

• The Doctor and both techs were engaging, informative and displayed interest in my well being; all of which I appreciated.

  2026-06-07

• Dr. McCarthy is friendly, interested and able to provide information that improves the condition. He obviously "knows his stuff" and presents that information in a way that is reassuring, rather than frightening. I feel lucky to be his patient.

  2026-06-07

• No problem at all everything was great

  2026-06-06

• [redacted] and Dr. McCarthy were hardworking, thorough, courteous, and respectful.

  2026-06-06

• Great guy. Informative.

  2026-06-02

• Dr McCarthy was so professional and was able to tell me why my eye sight was getting worse where my previous Doctor said he had no idea. This was such a relief. He discussed all treatment options and how best to manage my situation currently. I left feeling so much calmer and optimistic about my situation. Thank you.

  2026-06-04

• Dr. Brendan McCarthy was very personable, professional, and clearly competent.

  2026-06-04

• This is one of the best consults I have had with an eye specialist in a long time. I specifically came in for a referral and ended up with a new Ophthalmologist!

  2026-06-04

• Very pleased with the visit and subsequent follow up.

  2026-06-03

• Clearly explained everything.

  2026-06-03

• Was very professional an excellent provider

  2026-06-03

• Dr Mccarthy is attentive and consultative with me regarding my vision concerns

  2026-06-12

• From the moment that we arrived at the reception guest, we were greeted and instructed where to go. We met with the nurse prior to see Dr. McCarthy, who was polite and enjoyable to talk with. And did a great job during my exam.

  2026-06-01

• Dr. McCarthy has been my doctor for, I would guess, more than 10 years. His knowledge is superlative and his conduct is superlative.

  2026-05-25

• Good overall

  2026-05-24

• Dr. McCarthy was personable and friendly, reviewed and explained my diagnosis and test results, and made reasonable recommendations.

  2026-05-24

• Happy with care. [redacted]

  2026-05-23

• He and his scribe were very friendly and knowledgeable.

  2026-05-23

• Dr McCarthy is an excellent dr , he answered all my questions and concerns. Thank you Dr. McCarthy! One of the best dr.

  2026-05-23

• It was fine, but felt like they could've given me more info on my issue. But overall a good visit

  2026-05-17

• Very thorough

  2026-05-17

• He makes you feel comfortable & listens, very thorough .

  2026-05-17

• Dr McCarthy is the best.

  2026-05-16

• I have been treated by two other providers (outside Mass Eye and Ear) unsuccessfully and unempathetically. Dr. McCarthy (and his staff) listened carefully, treated me with kindness and were very patient. He did an in-office procedure which is already helping and I finally have hope that things are going in the right direction. I am very grateful to Dr. McCarthy.

  2026-05-16

• Dr. McCarthy is great!

  2026-05-15

• He listened closely to my concerns and addressed each one accordingly.

  2026-05-14

• Doctor is medically very skilled. He demonstrates the ability to do exams, evaluate test results, make a diagnosis and devise a treatment plan that he can then explain in a way that is comprehensible to the patient. He gives practical advice on day to day accommodations for any particular issue that is very, very rare in most clinicians.

  2026-05-13

• Always excellent

  2026-05-13

• Everything was Great

  2026-05-12

• All fantastic!!

  2026-05-15

• Dr. McCarthy is kind, listens and just the best!

  2026-05-15

• They did actually What I needed ,What I expected What they are trained for, and what they are as professional employees . You and I are both very lucky to have such devoted talented employees that represent such and organization. THANKS AGAIN [redacted]

  2026-05-15

• The people that provide the care and represent your hospital are great

  2026-05-12

• Everything was great.

  2026-05-13

• Very professional

  2026-05-12

• Dr. McCarthy always brings his best self, naturally. He is amazing and genuinely caring. AWESOME!

  2026-05-11

• Dr. Brendan McCarthy is an outstanding Ophthalmologist!! I am extremely pleased with the excellent eye care that he provides to me. Dr. McCarthy's level of commitment and care exemplifies Mass General Brigham's quality medical care.

  2026-05-10

• Hello, the service was excellent. Thank you very much.

  2026-05-10

• The visit was great, my only comment is related to the high speed delivery of a tremendous amount of information the doctor gave me, about a broad range of options that i didn't ask about, and i'm not sure it was relevant. I asked him to slow it down and provide the specific action items, but I'm still not really clear....It was a fairly high pressure appt. because he was helping out with Dr. [redacted]'s patients, but it came across as frantic and disorganized.

  2026-05-10

• Dr. McCarthy is easily one of the best if not the absolute best provider that I've encountered at MGh. An incredible physician.

  2026-05-15

• The provider is amazing. My experience rates with my primary care physician I had for 25 years and have yet been able to find the same care, knowledge, attention in years. This type of service is no longer offered in other specialties.

  2026-05-13

• Dr. McCarthy was excellent! His exam was thorough and did not hurt at all!! In the past, with other providers, my eyes would hurt for days. I cannot say enough good things about Dr.McCarthy!

  2026-05-10

• Excellent professionalism

  2026-05-09

• Dr. McCarthy is a kind and very professional doctor. He always makes sure that I understand all the tests and what they mean.

  2026-05-09

• Was very thorough and articulated well based on the results of the exam

  2026-05-09

• Phenomenal doctor. Staff was exceptional as well

  2026-05-08

• Very caring and personable. Always a pleasure to seen by Dr McCarthy.

  2026-05-04

• Dr. McCarthy has always been very thorough with his examination and very attentive to any concerns I may have.

  2026-05-04

• The Doctor I saw was PHENOMENAL! I have been in Healthcare for 25 plus years and he surpassed any and all expectations I and my wife who is a nurse had. Incredibly thoughtful, thorough and decisive in his process. I will highly recommend him to my patients as well.

  2026-05-03

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  2026-05-03

• Excellent

  2026-05-02

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  2026-05-02

• [redacted] everything was a great experience

  2026-05-05

• He is extremely easy to talk to very respectful and explains everything about needs from my healthcare, especially in my eyes

  2026-05-04

• Excellent, thorough, friendly!

  2026-05-04

• He took his time with me, so i didnt feel rushed and he explained things. He also gave me some useful information about eye care. He was a nice man.

  2026-05-02

• Never going anywhere else. The nurse,(or assistant), other staff members, and the doctor are fantastic. Very happy!

  2026-05-02

• It was terrific! Dr. McCarthy was extremely knowledgeable and listened to my concerns in a respectful manner.

  2026-05-01

• Brendan Mccarthy was a delight.

  2026-04-29

• I was the new patient of Dr. Mccarthy. He and his nurse were fantastic and spent time to answer all my questions.

  2026-04-29

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  2026-04-29

• complete exam explained

  2026-04-20

• Provider is a kind, caring person.

  2026-04-18

• Yeah, he was very conscientious and a very good doctor. I would definitely recommend him and go back to him again. Thank you.

  2026-04-18

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  2026-04-16

• This provider was excellent in communicating everything that was happening and following up in the next appointment.

  2026-04-15

• The doctor was very knowledgeable, addressing my condition and provided clear explanation on what I should be expecting as time goes by. He was extremely friendly and welcoming.

  2026-04-11

• Very informative and helpful empathetic

  2026-04-13

• Dr. McCARTHY IS GREAT. VERY COMPETENT AND EASY TO TALK TO. HE IS VERY FRIENDLY AND SHOWS HE CARES.

  2026-04-11

• Dr. McCarthy is an excellent ophthalmologist, I'm very fortunate that he is my doctor. He answers all my questions, spends time to explain what he's checking, looking for during the visit. He's kind, caring, and I am at ease and comfortable with my visit. I know I'm in good hands. He also has a wonderful sense of humor, I love that!

  2026-04-11

• I have nothing negative whatsoever to report.

  2026-04-09

• Very nice man

  2026-04-08

• Very Professional.

  2026-04-06

• It was a nice visit, was on time.

  2026-04-05

• Dr. McCarthy and support staff are the best. I have followed them from Boston to Foxborough because of the quality of care. It is actually pleasant experience!

  2026-03-31

• Talk to McCarthy and the other intern who typed on the computer can't remember his name. They were very, very concise, informative, empathetic, and kind referred me to another colleague in Easton who sounds very experienced to help see what my needs will steer towards for my care. Hopefully I won't need cataract surgery, but if I do, it'll also help my narrowing retina, which is good to know kill two birds with one stone. It was an excellent appointment very much enjoyed doctors rapport and efficiency good man.

  2026-03-31

• Found him very knowledgable and personable. Explained things to me. and what future glasses could be.

  2026-03-30

• This provider is exceptional, in every respect!

  2026-03-29

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  2026-03-28

• Dr. McCarthy is absolutely awesome. He is kind, professional, pleasant and thorough. I consider myself fortunate to have an appointment with him and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

  2026-04-05

• Terrific

  2026-03-30

• Dr. Brendan McCarthy was excellent

  2026-03-29

• Dr McCarthy was very knowledgeable and also very helpful with offering recommendations of care.

  2026-03-29

• Great overall experience! I was seen right on time and the whole process and treatment was thorough and professional. This was my first appointment with them and a refreshing change from the practice in Franklin I left after years.

  2026-03-28

• Very good

  2026-03-22

• This was my first visit with this provider. He was wonderful. [redacted]

  2026-03-21

• Dr. McCarthy has been an excellent provider for me over the years I have been his patient. He is very thorough in explaining answers to any questions I have.

  2026-03-20

• He knew that with my issues I would need to see an optometrist. He explained what could be going on with me, Optometrist would be able to look into it better.

  2026-03-19

• Dr. McCarthy does a good job with patient care. [redacted]

  2026-03-18

• very pleased with my experience with the people i saw for my appoinment

  2026-03-22

• He was very professional and inspired trust.

  2026-03-14

• Dr. McCarthy is a very helpful and knowledgeable ophthalmologist and took care of my problem when I had it a year ago and went to follow up quite efficiently and quickly.

  2026-03-13

• He was very thorough, identified my issue, was aware of how far I had traveled for this visit and resolved my issue at that appointment. Plus, his assistant had a gadget that took photos of my eye using my phone, proving the need for the procedure.

  2026-03-13

• He gave instructions on self care, including a handout. I have not received such important and useful insight and instruction previously. I was impressed and grateful. He reinforced the need for daily self care with the handout which has changed my habits, at least so far. The rest is up to me to follow through. It will take practice and self retraining on my part.

  2026-03-12

• I feel very satisfied with this visit, the provider show a lot of knowledge and he give me a great advises for my eye care and allergies treatment.

  2026-03-11

• The doctor is very friendly and easy to talk with. The nurse was super efficient!

  2026-03-11

• Dr. McCarthy is wonderful. He listens and works with you as a patient.

  2026-03-09

• Dr.McCarthy demonstrated knowledge and understanding of my specific medical issues.

  2026-03-09

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  2026-03-08

• Dr. McCarthy seems to be a caring expert, who truly cares about his patients.

  2026-02-20

• Dr. McCarthy's expertise is impressive and inspires confidence in his advice. His interpersonal and communication skills are also terrific. Not all doctors excel at both.

  2026-02-17

• He was very friendly and had a good bedside manner

  2026-02-14

• Very personable made you feel that your questions were valued. Did not rush visit. Went the extra mile to show pictures of my eye condition. Explained. Very professional informative best MD doc s visit! Would recommend ?

  2026-02-14

• Dr. Mccarthy is very knowledgeable and very professional, he explained everything to me the staff who were assisting him were very professional as well. Dr. Mccarthy is by far the best doctor I have dealt with in Avery long time.

  2026-02-26

• The Assistant was excellent performing all the prior eye tests previous to seeing Dr MCCarthy. Dr McCarthy was very thorough in my eye exam.

  2026-02-26

• Dr is an excellent , I am happy with his care .

  2026-02-24

• Dr. McCarthy is wonderful , thorough and explained everything in an easy way to understand!!

  2026-02-07

• Everyone was excellent

  2026-02-07

• Dr McCarthy is an excellent doctor. I cannot say enough positive things about him!

  2026-02-04

• It wonderful

  2026-02-04

• Dr. McCarthy was very pleasant. The nurses were very pleasant. I had a very pleasant experience there.

  2026-02-04

• I had a great experience with everyone. I have no complaints!!

  2026-02-03

• The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He was really great.

  2026-02-07

• Very satisfied

  2026-02-01

• Very knowledgeable and explains all of his findings.

  2026-01-17

• Very knowledgeable

  2026-01-15

• I thought both the provider and my nurse were very kind. I did feel a little...waived off by the doctor. More or less it felt like I was being told "other people have it worse, so you're fine." But otherwise, everything was explained well to me and I had an overall decent experience besides how late I was seen.

  2026-01-14

• Doctor and his staff were amazing very professional and very knowledgeable

  2026-01-14

• Dr. McCarthy is a great doctor and looking forward to seeing him next year.

  2026-01-14

• Dr. McCarthy was great. I felt like he really kind of went beyond the specific. It was just a call back to something in my eye and I think he really looked at my whole situation, you know. So very good. [redacted]

  2026-01-12

• He was attentive and thorough. He explained things well. I would say it was even a fun visit.

  2026-01-11

• Very pleased with the Opthomology team , rate them a 10.

  2026-01-08

• Very good Dr. And very personable.

  2025-12-29

• the doctor explained in detail what he was doing and what the test meant and actually listened to me and my concerns.

  2025-12-29

• Yes, Dr. McCarthy was very professional, knowledgeable, and a very nice person. I was very pleased with him.

  2025-12-29

• He was great, very patient, took the time to explain everything to me and was very helpful, best doctor I've seen

  2025-12-29

• Nothing, great provider

  2025-12-29

• Dr McCarthy has taken great care of me for many decades

  2025-12-29

• I feel I received exceptional care from McCarthy. His explanations about the exam were in-depth and he gave sound advice about my condition. I have the utmost confidence in Dr McCarthy

  2025-12-20

• Dr McCarthy was a breath of fresh air, very attentive and informative regarding my test results and an overall very personable and caring doctor

  2025-12-20

• Dr McCarthy is very experienced warm and compassionate. I feel very secure having him as my eye Doctor.

  2025-12-19

• I would highly recommend Dr. McCarthy. He is a great doctor and his staff is amazing as well.

  2025-12-19

• Dr. McCarthy is an outstanding ophthalmologist. He's well trained and knowledgeable. I would say that the only negative is the long wait to get in to see him. And he's very conversant, and I suspect that is the explanation. But overall, I have really benefited a great deal from his expertise, and I highly recommend him.

  2025-12-15

• Staff and doctor was very good

  2025-12-15

• Very helpful, knowledgeable , caring!

  2025-12-12

• He was excellent and pleasant

  2025-12-11

• He was very caring, kind , professional and explained things well.

  2025-12-11

• Great doctor!

  2025-12-09

• I thought the doctor was very good. He even noticed that I was carrying a cane and advised me on what I should do to make my use of the cane in winter weather more effective. I liked him very much.

  2025-12-11

• I have complete confidence in my doctor and his decisions and recommendations

  2025-12-07

• Excellent

  2025-12-07

• My provider spent a long time with me making sure I understood my diagnosis and I fully understood what I needed to do to address my problems both physically and mentally

  2025-12-03

• He has a womdetful patient/Doctor manner. Luv my visit witjh him He brigbtens the day

  2025-12-01

• Dr.McCarthy was extremely informative. He explained very clearly what is happening with my eyes.

  2025-11-30

• My provider was very good and explained things to me. Thank you.

  2025-12-01

• Dr. McCarthy is terrific and it's great to be able to see him in Foxboro

  2025-11-29

• I like my doctor! He is good!

  2025-11-23

• Thorough and good experience.

  2025-11-23

• All good. Have seen him for >10 years!

  2025-11-22

• Provider was professional, efficient, courteous and excellent in all aspects.

  2025-11-21

• Dr. McCarthy is competent and always concerned for my eye health. Gives recommendations for products, answers all questions.

  2025-11-20

• He takes his time with you. You are not rushed. Good eye contact

  2025-11-20

• Great visit

  2025-11-20

• The doctor was exceptional and the most thorough eye exam this far.

  2025-11-19

• Excellent!!!

  2025-11-19

• The doctor was very informative about everything also extending explanations that were extremely helpful

  2025-11-19

• Dr. McCarthy is fantastic

  2025-11-19

• Great Doctor and Nurses

  2025-11-19

• No nurses, but technicians, also saw me. They were very knowledgeable and helpful.

  2025-11-17

• Annual appointment Dr. McCarthy provided good info, answered wuestions

  2025-11-16

• He apologized for me having to wait for my appointment and had reasons beyond his control. He still was not rushed and answered all of my questions and concerns.

  2025-11-15

• This care provider was great.

  2025-11-08

• Dr McCarthy is attentive, caring and knowledgeable.

  2025-11-08

• Dr. McCarthy was great. He spent a lot of time answering my questions and seeing to it that I understood what was going on and was very thorough in his procedure or in his appointment with me. I think you folks at Mass Eye and Ear have your priorities maybe a little bit backwards. The Foxboro campus and seeing Dr. McCarthy was a night and day experience compared to being in Boston. Boston, you need a lot of work. Foxboro was a breath of fresh air.

  2025-11-07

• Dr McCarthy took the time to listen to me and also explain everything fully. I had a much better understanding of my issues than when I walked through the door. It was so nice to not be rushed like I usually am at my appointments with other providers.

  2025-11-05

• Good listener, easy to talk with. Knowledgeable.

  2025-11-04

• Caring, compassionate provider

  2025-11-03

• Thanks

  2025-11-02

• Explained everything including visuals so I could understand my situation Also proposed a plan to rectify my problem

  2025-11-02

• Always excellent care.

  2025-11-01

• Very efficient. I was taken early & no waiting for Dr McCarthy

  2025-11-01

• Experienced physician, listens to patient and instills confidence in his capabilities

  2025-11-03

• Dr. McCarthy always listens and answers any questions that I have makes sure that I understand.

  2025-11-02

• Dr McCarthy is terrific he takes the time to explain what is happening with my vision.

  2025-11-01

• He and his staff were great and friendly .

  2025-11-01

• Dr McCarthy is the best provider ever that one could have, so glad that I brought my other son for visit as a new patient. Of it would had been another number except 10, McCarthy is the one doctor that deserves it. Sincerely

  2025-10-31

• My experience with this provider was excellent. [redacted] I was very happy with the provider. Thank you.

  2025-10-31

• Dr McCarthy is a truly great Doctor. His medical acumen is extraordinary and his compassion for the patient is surpassed by no one. Mass Eye & Ear is lucky to have him as a Doctor.

  2025-10-30

• The Provider Care is Exelenllent

  2025-10-29

• Dr McCarthy and his entire staff were outstanding.

  2025-10-29

• Provider was able to see patients efficiently with good support staff.

  2025-10-25

• The doctor was very knowledgeable of my past and he also knew doctors that treated me before him and he was very inspirational in letting me know who were the providers that he knew and their level of expertise which made me extremely comfortable. So I was very happy with that and of course he was very nice and pleasant to talk with as well.

  2025-10-17