Kenneth M McKay, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.875 average rating from 160 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
- Lexington, MA
Dr. K. Matthew McKay is a member of the Retina and Uveitis Services, who specializes in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina, and uveitis (ocular inflammation). He earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania and his performed his internship at Yale University before completing his ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School. Dr. McKay then completed a two-year uveitis fellowship and two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Washington.
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Dr. McKay is interested in caring for patients with rare and complex ophthalmic disorders and received specialized training in treating ocular inflammatory diseases (uveitis) of the front and back of the eye. Surgically, he is interested in caring for patients with retinal detachments, including complex detachments related to diabetic retinopathy and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Dr. McKay also specializes in surgical management of epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and cataracts. Dr. McKay is actively involved in clinical research and training ophthalmology residents and fellows.
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Clinical Interests
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- _x000D_ Uveitis (ocular inflammation)
- _x000D_ Macular degeneration
- _x000D_ Diabetic retinopathy
- _x000D_ Retinal vein occlusion
- _x000D_ Retinal detachment
- _x000D_ Macular hole
- _x000D_ Epiretinal membrane _x000D_
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Education & Training
- Fellowship: University of Washington, Medical Retina and Vitreoretinal Surgery, 2023
- Fellowship: University of Washington, Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation, 2021
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 2019
- Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2016
- Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania, 2015
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.875 average rating from 160 reviews
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I would strongly recommend that the provider not enter the room and say 'what can I do for you?' It's a question that is unsettling because the obvious answer is, 'I don't know. What can you do?'
2026-06-28
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Dr McKay was excellent in all respects.
2026-06-27
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Thank you for treating patients with courtesy and professionalism.
2026-06-25
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Very good
2026-06-20
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Very thorough and attentive
2026-06-20
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He and his team were very professional and seemed very caring about what I was going through with the treatment.
2026-06-06
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Dr McKay and his assistant and all the technicians provide excellent retina care.
2026-06-06
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Dr McKay seems very knowledgeable and cares about getting results.
2026-06-04
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He was very thorough and pleasant during our encounter and took his time.
2026-05-25
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This office is so professional and their service is so excellent. I cannot say enough about it.!
2026-05-24
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I have been seeing dr Mckay for a little over a year and a half after my eye injury and he has always been kind and listens to what I have to say and give the best advice possible
2026-05-20
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I've been seeing Dr. McKay, I think, for about three years, and I couldn't be happier with not only the services he provides, but the caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate way he and his fellows in residence address my medical questions, concerns, and the thoughtfulness that they take in hearing me out on various issues. So I would overall say he's more than a 10 out of 10. The highest rating was a million. I'd give him a million.
2026-05-18
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Great experience
2026-05-17
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Dr. McKay was very honest and professional. Dr. [redacted] spent more time with us explaining procedures and possible outcomes. Both were excellent physicians
2026-05-15
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Dr. McKay is wonderful, he is very reassuring and kind. I would recommend him to anyone.
2026-05-09
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Excellent attention to detail and follow up
2026-05-09
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Great..only the 2nd time I've seen him but he seems competent and takes time to review images
2026-04-30
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He has been taking his time to listen to the concerns of the patient, makes follow up to ensure the problem presented to him is resolved. He is so kind too.
2026-04-12
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I thank the doctors and nurses for helping me improve my health concerns.
2026-04-04
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Very good and nice to me
2026-04-01
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It was excellent.
2026-03-30
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He listened, was knowledgeable about my history and eye issue, and respectful.
2026-03-28
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Every appointment I have with the doctors and staff is characterized by a high level of respect, courtesy, and understanding. The care provided is exemplary and among the best in the world.
2026-03-28
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It was great!
2026-03-18
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Dr. McKay is absolutely wonderful-attentive, compassionate, informative, and consistently provides me with the highest level of care. I truly appreciate his dedication to my medical needs and care. [redacted] I'm in good hands at Mass Eye & Ear (12th floor)!
2026-03-07
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Excellent care by doctor and office staff. Very efficient office.
2026-02-26
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Very professional and attentive.
2026-02-15
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I travel from [redacted] Vermont several times each year specifically to see Dr. Mckay, which reflects the high regard I have for his care. He offers a thoughtful balance of realism and reassurance, communicates clearly, and consistently ensures I have all the information I need. I remain committed to traveling hours from home in order to continue receiving his exceptional care.
2026-02-13
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Dr McKay was excellent. Very professional and great in explaining everything about my situation. Looking forward to seeing and following up with him.
2026-02-09
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Excellent
2026-01-17
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After many, many years and visits with other physicians, I finally found an eye doctor who cares and is extremely competent and worries about every aspect of what's going on. And I'm extremely happy with Dr. McKay. He's amazing. I would recommend him to the president. Thank you.
2025-12-22
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Dr. McKay and the entire team was terrific from start to finish. They took their time, explained things well and answered questions clearly.
2025-12-16
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The best is the best
2025-12-14
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Excellent
2025-12-14
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No. He's very good.
2025-12-12
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When I provided answers regarding nurses, there were 4-5 medical professionals who assisted me throughout the process. My answers related to all medical professionals who assisted me.
2025-12-09
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My provider was prompt and thoughtful in our time together. He explained things thoroughly and included me in how to approach it. He had been in contact with my original probider and had also discussed what was bestfor me.
2025-11-22
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Meei is a wonderful health care facility. Its staff are always engaged in helping and very attuned to pt needs.
2025-11-15
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I'm very happy with the care that Dr. McKay gives. I myself am a physician, so I kind of know, what a good physician does. He does a really great job. He has a lot of expertise in his area, and I'm very grateful to seeing someone who has that level of experience. He's available to, you know, take a call if needed in between sessions. And I'm just trying to think. He explains things well. He's reassuring about things regarding the eye can cause worry to patients. And I've felt reassured about what is happening.
2025-11-10
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Dr. McKay is an excellent doctor. He provided an opportunity for me to ask questions. He answered them. He was clear on the results of my tests, etc. I would recommend him to anyone.
2025-10-31
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Yes, you're fine. And I recommend that (unreadable) doctor.
2025-10-27
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Definitely a good place to go, I will recommend to everyone that I know.
2025-10-05
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It's nice when doctors introduce themselves when they walk in the room and say, hello, I'm Dr. So-and-so, instead of just walking in the room and sitting down, period. I know these doctors are all geniuses, and they are brilliant and wonderful, and I appreciate them all, but I like to know who I'm talking to, period. Thank you, period.
2025-10-03
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Everything went well
2025-10-01
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Dr McKay and his fellow, Dr [redacted], were both terrific. They were patient with explanations and careful with examining me. I plan to be followed by them.
2025-09-21
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I would like to say that everyone involved with taking care of me was excellent.
2025-09-20
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Dr McKay is great. He really cares about his patients
2025-09-20
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Dr McKay great doctor feel he has my needs covered
2025-08-27
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I wish they gave me more information as to what to expect and what is a concern. I'm new to this condition, and I am uncertain about what is concerning. I used to message with status updates in case anything was concerning, but they stopped reading and didn't reply to my last message. I feel this would be easier for me if they set expectations regarding the recovery process.
2025-08-24
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
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- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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