Shizuo Mukai, MD
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4.858824 average rating from 119 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Mukai is a clinician scientist with clinical expertise in the surgical and medical management of vitreoretinal diseases, including complex retinal detachments, pediatric retina, intraocular tumors of the posterior segment (especially retinoblastoma), genetic retinal diseases, and retinal imaging. His research interests include molecular biology of retinal diseases (especially retinoblastoma) and proliferative vitreoretinopathy, new treatment approaches to retinoblastoma, smartphone-based retinal imaging and computerized image analysis, phenotype-genotype correlations in genetic retinal conditions, and retinal stem cells.
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Clinical Interests
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Medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases, pediatric retina, retinal tumors, genetics of retinal diseases
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Retina, 1990
- Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 1988
- Internship: Mount Auburn Hospital, medicine, 1983
- Medical Education: Brown University, 1982
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
- Japanese
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.858824 average rating from 119 reviews
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Great place
2026-07-08
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Dr. Mukai is an outstanding physician in every way! I feel honored to be his patient.
2026-07-03
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I have been seeing Dr. Mukai for over 20 years. He is the BEST.
2026-06-03
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excellent [redacted]
2026-05-28
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I would highly recommend him.
2026-05-27
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Dr. Mukai is unique doctor in your organization!
2026-05-07
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Professional answered my questions and concerns. Explained the photos taken
2026-05-02
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Dr. Mukai,, Is the best Doctor I have ever been with. He is skillful, intelligent and compassionate. He takes the time to ask questions and and answer questions. Dr. Mukai saved my vision before and would do it again if need be.
2026-04-30
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Dr. Mukai operated on my left retina 31 years ago. He did a spectacular job and I will be eternally grateful to him. He's an excellent doctor. He's a wonderful human being. He's very warm. He explains everything. He makes me feel like I am his only patient for the day when he spends time with me. He's just brilliant and a wonderful, wonderful human being. I'm very grateful to have him as my doctor.
2026-04-10
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Dr Mukai is patient, asks questions about my health, explains what is happening during the exam, is thorough, answers my questions thoughtfully and fully. I recommend him very highly to those who ask.
2026-04-10
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He is a wonderful doctor.
2026-04-03
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Dr. Mukai reattached my right retina in [redacted] 2004. Since then, I have seen him annually, though more often in the early days post surgery. He is an amazing surgeon with a truly caring manner. When I leave the office, I always feel that I have been well cared for.
2026-03-26
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Dr. Mukai is very passionate about his work and is one of the most knowledgeable doctors in his specialty. He gives a generous amount of time to explain all aspects of both past and present conditions, recommendations, and an outlook to the future.
2026-03-19
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[redacted] receives great care at MEEI. Dr Mukai is a wonderful provider
2026-03-18
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Dr. Mukai and his staff were great
2026-03-18
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Dr Mukai is a true professional with great bedside manner and sense of humor.
2026-03-17
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Both my wife and I have been seeing Dr Mukai for about ten years now. This started with a complete retina tear in my wife's eye. He did the impossible, calmed her down and repaired her eye! We feel very fortunate to have found him!!
2026-03-12
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Dr. Mukai is GREAT!!!!!!!
2026-03-10
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I have been seeing Dr MUKAI for many ears and I Have a feeling that I am under control of very caring Doctor.
2026-03-07
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He is definitely top in his field
2026-02-26
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Dr. Mukai was absolutely wonderful. He saw me rapidly, explained everything, and then managed to schedule the surgery that I needed very quickly during the surgical procedure. He was very reassuring, and it made a very anxiety-producing situation, very calm.
2026-02-20
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That everyone is professionals.
2026-02-18
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i've been going to this provider for years and I have always had a positive experience with him. The front desk staff is a different experience. They are abrupt, sometimes don't even look up when they're talking to you, and make you feel very uncomfortable.
2026-02-05
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I know I am in the best hands possible with Dr. Mukai.
2026-01-22
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My experience at ME&E has always been outstanding. Shizuo Mukai, his team, and all other members of the ME&E team are great.
2026-01-15
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Dr Mukai is great! Would highly recommend him to others looking for a specialist with his expertise
2025-12-24
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It was a great provider and a great experience. [redacted] Thank you.
2025-12-24
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I've been seeing Dr. Mukai for over 15 years and he has saved my eyesight for me. I could not say enough good things about him.
2025-12-23
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Always thorough, knowledgeable,and pleasant.. encouraging about research coming along
2025-12-22
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Excellent
2025-12-11
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All excellent
2025-12-09
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Doctor Mukai is the best doctor and would highly recommend him to anyone
2025-11-23
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Dr Mukai has been my physician for 32 yrs, & I still say he is my favorite Dr. In addition to his exemplary care, he is an extraordinary listener, & always takes time to answer my questions. I always feel relaxed after seeing Dr Mukai as I know how incredible he is.
2025-11-19
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I love Dr. Mukai! I have been seeing him since i was four or five years old and I have never had a single problem or complaint about any of my visits. The wait time is a little long, But care wise 10/10 and I definitely will keep going back to him!
2025-11-19
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Gratefull to Dr Mukai and the rental dept. Many Thanks.
2025-11-19
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Always a great experience.
2025-11-12
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Dr. Mukai is an amazing caring doctor. He listened carefully about my horrible experience with [redacted] that has impacted my vision.
2025-11-09
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Dr. Mukai and his staff are so thorough and friendly.
2025-11-08
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I've been seeing Dr. Mukai for the last 20 years and he is truly a consummate professional and caring doctor. I totally trust my retinal care with Dr. M.
2025-11-05
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This doctor, Muka, is wonderful. That's all I like to say. Thank you.
2025-10-29
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I have known Dr. Mukai for the past 15 years. I would recommend him to anyone and I have, as a matter of fact, he is excellent, he's pleasant, personable, and he is the best.
2025-10-29
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Friendly
2025-10-26
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I am extremely lucky to have Dr. Shizuo Mukai as my Doctor. He has been my doctor for 15 years. He is extremely kind, professional and knowledgeable. I never feel rushed and he always answered my questions. He saved my vision and I am extremely thankful.
2025-10-08
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I have respect and faith in Dr MUKAI to advise as he has through the years.
2025-10-13
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As usual, I had a very good visit with Dr. Mukai. The Fellow who saw me was also excellent.
2025-10-11
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Great doctor, great technicians
2025-09-24
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Dr. Mukai and team were excellent. [redacted]
2025-09-09
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excellent
2025-08-27
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Professional, courteous, caring, engaged- the best
2025-08-25
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Thorough, efficient,engaged, concerned
2025-08-25
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Great Doctor!
2025-08-25
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Dr. Mukai and his team always give an excellent and thorough examination, do a great job at explaining everything that they just did, any concerns they have, anything they can confirm that was positive, makes what might otherwise be a fairly traumatic experience go a lot smoother and that's I've been going for many, many years and it's always the case.
2025-08-20
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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