Brendan E McCarthy, MD

Patient Feedback

4.852046 average rating from 611 reviews

• Great doc!!

  2026-10-06

• Dr. McCarthy is wonderful as is his staff. I truly enjoy seeing him, he's patient, explains things in an easy and thorough manner and is just nice to deal with. They were a bit behind and that can happen. His assistant or nurse informed me right away and I was totally ok with it. Some others in the waiting room did not seem to know that there was a wait. My ear, nose and throat Dr. has a large white board when you enter the waiting room that shows if each doctor is on time. Might be a good thing to utilize.

  2026-10-05

• Loved Dr. McCarthy. He was so knowledgeable and communicated his thoughts openly and clearly. He listened to my concerns and addressed each one individually. I felt I had a very worthwhile visit.

  2026-10-05

• Dr. McCarthy is one in a million! We need more carring doctors like him and his staff! ive worked in the eye industry for many years with opticians, optometrist, ophthalmologist! Dr. McCarthy put the bar to where no one else could even see, let alone try to be! Thank you Dr. McCarthy

  2026-10-02

• Very satisfied.

  2026-10-02

• He seemed robotic

  2026-10-01

• Great explanation . With pictures!

  2026-09-29

• It was very satisfactory

  2026-09-30

• [redacted] Dr was very attentive, great two way conversation, very good explaining everything.

  2026-09-28

• Great experience with a Dr., I trust. Love to see your opening in Wemouth.

  2026-09-28

• I think he's simply an exceptional doctor. I would recommend him to anyone.

  2026-09-28

• Excellent

  2026-09-27

• Very pleasant visit and in such a timely manner

  2026-09-26

• Excellent doctor and excellent human being!!

  2026-09-26

• Dr Brendan was great, it was my first visit with him 2nd to referral by my long time opthamologist. I was pleased with all aspects of my visit and will look forward to my next.

  2026-09-26

• Great communications by all three folks I encountered. Very efficient and knowledgeable.

  2026-09-24

• Dr. McCarthy was nice enough. [redacted]

  2026-09-24

• Dr. McCarthy was a very caring doctor. He was very through and answered all my questions and went over and above helping me to get the right glasses for my specific needs. He advised me that I could buy them from Amazon and even pulled up the web site and printed it out for me.

  2026-09-24

• Very good experience

  2026-09-24

• Dr McCarthy is the best Opthalmologist I have ever seen! He went above and beyond and performed tests in had never had but should have. He told me more about my eyes than I ever knew. Professional, kind, courteous, funny, everything one could want in a provider! I'll not see anyone else now!

  2026-09-23

• Although the provider was approximately an hour late I really liked him and will continue to see him.

  2026-09-23

• Everyone was great at the Patriots Place site in Foxboro especially Dr. McCarthy

  2026-09-23

• Dr McCarthy WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND PERSONABLE WAS ALSO INFORMATIVE ABOUT MY CONDITION AND EXPLAINED IN A WAY I COULD UNDERSTAND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROVIDER

  2026-09-23

• Dr. McCarthy was excellent, a friendly, very knowledgeable, good listener, had good sense of humor. [redacted] The best doctor I've met so far. Thank you.

  2026-09-23

• First time with this doctor Her was very good The 2 staff persons I saw before I saw the doctor and the one I Saw after the doctor were both Excellent I can't say it anymore. How good they both were

  2026-09-23

• always great here

  2026-09-23

• All good.

  2026-09-24

• Yes, the provider was excellent, helped me very much.

  2026-09-21

• Great experience and thorough exam

  2026-09-20

• Very satisfied with the visit, everyone was helpful and professional.

  2026-09-20

• This doctor is very nice and he was on time for my appointment. [redacted]

  2026-09-20

• I felt like the exam was minimal and DR did not explain very much. [redacted]

  2026-09-19

• Professional gentleman

  2026-09-19

• Excellent doctor and team [redacted]

  2026-09-19

• [redacted] Dr. McCarthy was very good, very thorough [redacted]

  2026-09-11

• He is the best.

  2026-09-10

• Dr Mc Carthy certainly shows care for the patient. I do wish the results to my eye tests were clearer stated. Follow up notes, too.

  2026-09-10

• Dr. Brendan or McCarthy always spends time, listens. I'm sure other patients say he's got a great bedside manner. He's very funny, personable, but always, again, takes time to listen to the patient, their concerns, and he's very knowledgeable with what's going on in the field and had some great feedback for me when I inquired about cataracts and then some of the lenses that are available, etc. So again, I would wholeheartedly recommend him to friends and relatives.

  2026-09-10

• Dr Mc Carthy is a wonderful doctor

  2026-09-10

• Enjoyed my appointment. He was professional, kind & knowledgeable

  2026-09-10

• Dr McCarthy is an outstanding physician! He listens attentively and is thorough in his explanation of all test results/ procedures and offers very helpful suggestions. He is extremely personable, puts patients at ease and is a truly wonderful doctor whose care for his patients is so evident. Highly recommend!

  2026-09-09

• Very friendly and made me feel very comfortable while he explained my concerns

  2026-09-09

• All went perfectly, it could not have been any better. Everyone involved was great in all aspects.

  2026-09-05

• I think he explains things well and goes over everything

  2026-09-05

• We come down from [redacted] NH to see him.....I think that says it all! [redacted]

  2026-09-04

• Dr. McCarthy is great I enjoy going to the Foxboro office.

  2026-09-03

• Dr. McCarthy was very nice and caring and professional He was very explainitory and very helpful in his discussion and I would definitely recommend him to all my family members and my friends

  2026-08-30

• Amazing experience!

  2026-08-30

• Dr McCarthy and the health care provider who did my eye test were both excellent. Also the resident who accompanied Dr McCarthy as well. Everyone very knowledgeable, friendly and professional

  2026-08-30

• He was warm and respectful and seemed eager to really help me "see better".

  2026-08-30

• It a great visit. Provider heard my concerns and let me know his thoughts

  2026-08-30

• Perfect

  2026-08-29

• Dr.McCarthy is always wonderful. Always welcoming, kind, and respectful . Explains everything in a clear simple matter. I would highly recommend him as a provider.

  2026-08-29

• Dr McCarthy is the best ophthalmologist ever

  2026-08-29

• I am completely satisfied

  2026-08-29

• Dr. McCarthy's attention to detail and focus on my complete history gives me total confidence, knowing my vision, eye and overall health are in the very best hands.

  2026-08-26

• Dr. McCarthy was great. [redacted]

  2026-08-22

• Dr. McCarthy was excellent.

  2026-08-22

• This provider is absolutely wonderful!

  2026-08-22

• Perfect

  2026-08-18

• Dr. McCarthy has always been very thorough and listened to or explained everything very well. I appreciate his level of care.

  2026-08-14

• Very easy to talk with!

  2026-08-12

• Enjoyable and informative

  2026-08-12

• Thorough, explained everything effectively.

  2026-08-10

• It was a pleasure

  2026-08-08

• Thoughtful, smart, and nice person

  2026-08-08

• Dr. McCarthy is an absolutely wonderful doctor and I had such wonderful visit with him.

  2026-08-08

• Provider was very nice and helpful.

  2026-08-06

• Dr. Brendan McCarthy is the best eye doctor I have ever had. I have been seeing him for a few years and he is fantastic! He is highly knowledgeable, had a wonderful, friendly manner, is so thorough, listens very carefully to your needs, offers the best advice, as a matter of fact, I used to see him in his Boston office and I traveled quite a distance to continue to see him in Foxboro. He is just that wonderful. Highly recommend. My favorite!

  2026-08-04

• He's a great doctor. He did a great job. I can see you again. I'm so happy. [redacted] He's wonderful. I would use him over and over. [redacted]

  2026-08-05

• Just amazing care, always

  2026-08-03

• Dr. McCarthy is EXCEPTIONAL! Professional, kind, personable, brilliant and caring. [redacted] I love this team and they take GREAT care of me!!

  2026-08-03

• Dr Mccarthy and his staff and assistants are capable professionals.

  2026-08-02

• Dr. McCarthy is very thorough. He explains things very well. The exam was done well by the technician and I would recommend him to any member of my family. He's very compassionate. I know that I was a little bit nervous with my condition and whatever, but he explained everything and he made me feel much, much better. He's a very good person, very kind, and a good doctor.

  2026-08-03

• Exceptional care from Dr. Brendan McCarthy! I booked an appointment based on the great work he did for my husband's cataract surgery, and he exceeded all expectations. As a 20-year contact lens wearer with a complex prescription (one bifocal, one distance), I have never had a doctor give me such a thorough, unrushed, and personalized exam. He focused entirely on my goals and even asked for a follow-up message on my progress. I traveled 30+ miles for this visit and will absolutely return. I left feeling valued, more knowledgeable about my options and had all my questions answered. Highly recommend!

  2026-08-03

• Dr. McCarthy delivers excellent care. He is an attentive listener and addresses all concerns and questions. He and his staff are courteous, respectful and put patients at ease. Highly recommend Dr. McCarthy and this practice. So happy he is conveniently located in Foxboro.

  2026-08-01

• Dr. McCarthy is such a genuine patient-centric professional as an Ophthalmologist. I respect his clinical interpretations and guidance to keep my eyes healthy. I am pleased with the 6 years of examinations by Dr. McCarthy and his superior supportive clinical staff.

  2026-08-01

• Absolutely amazing doctor who truly cares and really listened and understood what was going on, though we didn't find the answer we took steps in the right direction. Exceptional doctor and team.

  2026-08-05

• Dr McCarthy provides exceptional care. His knowledge of my situation and his recommendations for care give me complete confidence.

  2026-08-01

• Very thorough and genuinely cared about my health and well being

  2026-07-29

• He listen and asked questions

  2026-07-29

• Dr Mccarthy is amazing Very professional courtesy knowledgeable

  2026-07-29

• First of all, the doctor was awesome. He was absolutely amazing and sent me somewhere was equally as amazing. I got injections in my eye. It helped almost immediately. [redacted]

  2026-07-27

• Dr B Mccarthy is great. Asks good questions, good listener. Cares about my health and how he care provide good health care. Also, he explains what he is doing and why.

  2026-07-25

• Excellent first time visit

  2026-07-24

• I trust this doctor to give me the quality care that I have come to expect from the MGB system.

  2026-07-18

• Wonderful, exceptional experience.

  2026-07-18

• Dr McCarthy was very attentive. He is agreeable and on top of his game.

  2026-07-16

• Very knowledgeable, provided a lot of helpful information (wished I could have recorded everything he shared!)

  2026-07-16

• Very pleasant experience

  2026-07-16

• I have been seeing Dr. McCarthy for several years. He knows my history and is very easy to talk to.

  2026-07-11

• Dr. BRENDAN E MCCARTHY Is awesome. I trust and have 100% confidence on his talents and skills. Easy to talk to he listened and answered my questions. I will recommend him to everyone I know who may need eye care.

  2026-07-11

• Great listener and communicator. Easy to talk with.

  2026-07-11

• I've been a patient of Dr. McCarthy for several years and consider him to be highly professional, extraordinarily knowledgeable and keenly focused on my health. [redacted]

  2026-07-09

• 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

• He was very nice and personable. [redacted]

  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

• He's excellent [redacted].

  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

• [redacted] Dr. McCarthy is always thoughtful and spends time explaining whatever is going n with you.

  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