Lucia Sobrin, MD

Lucia Sobrin, MD

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4.972193 average rating from 187 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Lucia Sobrin is a full-time clinician scientist with Mass Eye and Ear's Retina and Uveitis Services. She has unique expertise diagnosing and treating rare and complicated eye disorders that affect the middle (uvea) and back (retina) portions of the eye. She has a specific clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune retinopathy and cancer-associated retinopathy. She also serves as Associate Director of the Retina Service and Director of the Morse Laser Center.

After obtaining her medical degree from the University Miami School of Medicine, Dr. Sobrin completed her ophthalmology residency training at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She then completed a medical and surgical retina fellowship at Mass Eye and Ear followed by a uveitis and ocular immunology fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institute. In 2006, she became one of the Department's first Harvard Vision Clinical Scientist Research Program (K12) recipients and later received her Master of Public Health Degree from the Harvard School of Public Health.

In research, Dr. Sobrin is particularly interested in elucidating the genetics of diabetic retinopathy. As a Department of Ophthalmology Scholar, she led a candidate gene association study of diabetic retinopathy within the Candidate gene Association Resource (CARe), which included patients from several large population-based cohorts and an admixture genetic association study for diabetic retinopathy in African Americans. She currently leads a multi-ethnic genome-wide association study of diabetic retinopathy. In 2011, she was honored with the ARVO/Alcon Early Career Clinician Scientist Research Award. In 2015 she was honored with the Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Award.

Dr. Sobrin shares her in-depth knowledge of rare and complex cases with uveitis and retina fellows as well as ophthalmology residents. She also co-directs Mass Eye and Ear's Uveitis Fellowship Program.

Clinical Interests

Retina, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, autoimmune retinopathy, cancer-associated retinopathy

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye Research & Surgery Institution, Ocular Immunology & Uveitis, 2006
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Retina, 2005
  • Residency: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 2003
  • Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ophthalmology, 2003
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: University of Miami, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.972193 average rating from 187 reviews

  • Sobrin is an outstanding provider who listens and asks all the right questions. Thank you.

    2026-07-07

  • She explained certain aspects of my condition and pointed out images and items that need to be compared to my previous imaging from Kellogg Eye Center in Michigan.

    2026-07-05

  • Always professional

    2026-07-01

  • Competent retina specialist

    2026-06-22

  • I have the highest regard and respect for Dr Sobrin and I am truly blessed that on my arrival to MEE (10 years ago) Dr Sobrin was assigned to medically care for me from the ER referral. Ever since then I have been under Dr Sobrin care for medical follow ups , and treatments. During this time Dr Sobrin has always made me feel that my medical care and health was a top priority to herself in caring for me which helped me in so many ways. I observe first hand the respect Dr Sobrin shows not just myself and my family but to her team who all admire her. It is with hope that MEE administration fully understands how important Dr Sobrin is to all of us who are truly so appreciative to call her Dr. Sincerely [redacted]

    2026-05-31

  • I'm very grateful for the care that Dr. Sobrin and her team has for me, and I really appreciate it.

    2026-05-29

  • Very thorough and knowledgeable..Made the science of the eye easy to understand.

    2026-05-27

  • The provider was caring, professional, did not rush my appointment. Is a great provider.

    2026-05-26

  • Excellent doctor, polite, caring, knowledgeable. Very lucky to have her

    2026-05-20

  • Dr. Sobrin is a wonderful doctor. She is both knowledgeable and thorough, but also kind, approachable and compassionate. I feel very confident that my eyes are in good health after I have seen her.

    2026-05-21

  • Dr Sobrin is a professional, kind, compassionate doctor. She listens to the concerns of the patient and is very thorough in her exams and overall evaluation.

    2026-05-15

  • Excellent in every way

    2026-05-13

  • Dr. Sobrin is awesome..truly knows her craft. Never condescending , very very knowledgeable

    2026-05-09

  • I have had the best experience with all people who I have had contact with in a very professional manner and have great communication and understanding with them as I have been dealing with them for 3.5 years they are great

    2026-05-08

  • Dr. Sobrin is incredible. A truly respectable doctor and lovely mind.

    2026-05-06

  • Dr. Sobrin is a remarkable physician--she listened carefully to all of my comments and concerns. Her responses were on point, her advice was wise. I feel incredibly fortunate that she made time to assess my condition and advise me how to proceed.

    2026-05-05

  • So caring and knowledgeable and answered all my questions...very attentive to my concerns.

    2026-05-03

  • We are so blessed to have MEEI close to home. I cannot begin to express our appreciation to the ED and Retinal staff who have treated us with kindness and professionalism. At a very scary time, staff alleviated our fears with knowledge and empathy. Thank you all.

    2026-05-02

  • List provider was very professional and courteous and amazing. I felt like she cared about my well being and was concerned.Which made me feel like she was going to do whatever she could to help me.Amazing experience

    2026-04-29

  • I have yet to have a negative experience at MGH/MEE. The care, efficiency, individual attention, and professionalism displayed by the doctors, nurses, and support staff is truly exemplary!

    2026-04-23

  • Very knowledgeable. Doesn't rush you. The best!

    2026-04-21

  • I've haven't any further comments to add.

    2026-04-21

  • I'm very happy to recommend this doctor, she is excellent.

    2026-04-18

  • I've been seeing Dr. Sobrin for a few years now. She's actually one of the best doctors. I wouldn't trade her, but I probably don't need to see her much longer. However, she's excellent. Thank you.

    2026-04-15

  • Dr Sobrin is surely the best in her field, without any doubt,

    2026-04-08

  • Hi, Dr. Sobrin is very attentive. She follows up on all of my appointments and even like the surgery that I had, I had cataract surgery with another surgeon and she was in very close contact with that surgeon and discussed that procedure as well. So she is just really just the best eye doctor in my opinion.

    2026-03-30

  • Very caring and very knowledgeable. Asked appropriate questions and gave good answers and recommendations.

    2026-03-25

  • There is no better doctor. Dr Sobrin is the best in the field!!

    2026-03-24

  • Staff is helpful and respectful. Dr. Sobrin is the best! She's so knowledgeable.

    2026-03-24

  • I am blessed to have Dr. Sobrin as my physician. She has saved my vision and I so do appreciate her intelligence and her personality is wonderful. Thank you.

    2026-03-22

  • Fantastic experience.

    2026-03-18

  • I well recognize the schedule Dr. Sobrin keeps, but never feel rushed with her. She takes her time answering my questions, is thorough with her answers and always in terms that are easy to understand. I am comfortable with her and know she has my best interests in mind - always.

    2026-03-13

  • Very professional and concerned about my health.

    2026-03-03

  • This provider is skilled and knowledgeable doctor. Likewise, she is an effective manager running a well-organized and effective staff.

    2026-02-19

  • Always excellent. On time and never rushed.

    2026-02-14

  • Dr Sobrin is amazing.

    2026-02-08

  • Excellent, knowledgeable, kind and cares about her patients

    2026-01-31

  • Everything is good.

    2026-01-14

  • I can't say enough about Dr. Lucia Sobrin. She is highly knowledgeable, intelligent, professional compassionate, thorough and top notch. I have been seeing her for several years and wouldn't trust my specialized eye condition to anyone else.

    2026-01-12

  • Outstanding physician!! Wonderful and kind! Love her! Lucky to have her as a provider.

    2025-12-25

  • Covers every aspect of my eye condition.

    2025-12-25

  • This provider is magnificent. She's probably the best doctor in the world. There's no words. She really did save my eyes. She is fantastic.

    2025-12-24

  • Dr Sobrin was fantastic. So knowledgeable and caring.

    2025-12-14

  • Dr. Sobrin is warm caring and very knowledgable doctor. I trust her and feel comfortable with her. I value her expertise and caring nature a lot!

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Sobrin was wonderful, she had very good bedside manner and took all of my concerns seriously. She did not sugar coat things, but she presented them in a way that was not scary

    2025-12-11

  • Thankful for Dr Sobrin.

    2025-12-08

  • Dr . Sobrin Was wonderful in explaining everything in a way that I could understand and seemed very caring. Excellent doctor.

    2025-12-08

  • Could not have asked for a better experience!

    2025-12-07

  • She was informative and gave me an answer to why my condition occurs

    2025-12-03

  • Dr. Sobrin always communicates with my ophthalmologist and rheumatologist in Portland, Me who are also part of my care team.

    2025-12-02

  • good experience

    2025-11-27

  • I felt very comfortable with Dr. Sobrin. She answered all my questions and I was not rushed.

    2025-11-19

  • This provider is very detailed and knowledgeable. At one point I wished that this person was my primary care provider which, of course, was not possible.

    2025-11-16

  • Dr Sobrin and Dr [redacted]were great, very willing to discuss my results and explain them in layman's terms, and listened to what I had to say. I felt I fully understood the reasons for past tests and for future treatments. They frankly discussed the probability of potential complications or the likelihood of inherited conditions with clear information and great compassion. [redacted] Very impressed with Dr Sobrin's team!

    2025-11-15

  • Great

    2025-11-13

  • Dr Sobrin is excellent.

    2025-11-13

  • I've had nothing but the best of experience with the hospital and the doctors. I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone at this hospital and especially my doctor. Thank you very much.

    2025-11-12

  • Always excellent care and service. Very professional and knowledgeable. Always a great experience with wonderful outcomes.

    2025-11-09

  • It was an amazing visit. Everyone was so nice and open to questions. I could not ask for a nicer appointment.

    2025-11-05

  • She listened and explained ... her "bedside" manner was great..

    2025-11-02

  • Dr. Sobrin and her support staff always treat me with respect. I am always welcome to ask questions etc.

    2025-11-01

  • I was provided excellent care and service!

    2025-10-31

  • It's a really good experience to try for mass eye and ear. They provide me the information about what is happening to me and also a plan to treat me to get better. Jut a long waiting time and it's also understandable as there are many clients there. Overall, I love the way they treat me and totally recommend anyone who is needed to take care of eye.

    2025-10-26

  • She was outstanding.

    2025-10-20

  • The doctor is superb. [redacted]

    2025-10-13

  • I have seen many doctors over my 70 years and dr Sobrin is the best of all. She is expert in her specialty, kind and always willing to try to accommodate my needs. She has given me hope and confidence through one of the most difficult times of my life.

    2025-10-12

  • BOTH THE EXAMINING FELLOW ([redacted]) AND DR. SOBRIN TOOK COPIUS NOTES AND SHOWED A REAL INTEREST IN MY HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS EYE. EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED TO ME IN AN UNDERSTANDABLE AND RESPECTFUL WAY. OFFICE HELP WERE VERY ACCOMMODATING TO MY REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION.

    2025-10-22

  • Dr. Sobrin is a very excellent doctor. I like her very much because she's very understanding and explains everything very clearly to me. I don't have anything else to say. She's great.

    2025-10-10

  • Dr. Sobrin was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. She took the time to explain my condition. I felt truly heard and respected during my appointment with this doctor. Thank you, Dr. Sobrin!

    2025-09-29

  • Dr. Sobrin is very caring and thoughtful of my care. She is easy to talk to about my eye issues.

    2025-09-29

  • Everyone was exceptional and friendly in all areas but the 1st tech I saw at the return visit in the room. Other that it was excellent and everyone was very kind.

    2025-09-28

  • Very knowledgeable and experienced with my issues and analyzed and explained therapeutics used.

    2025-09-28

  • when my wife and I arrived we told that our appointment had been cancelled. I explained we had no noticition and we lived eight hours away. They were able to see in a short period of time. Everything went smoothly from there.

    2025-09-28

  • This provider has been the absolutely best for me. She is always professional, knowledgeable, kind, and has always looked out for me. I have the utmost confidence in her and appreciate everything she has done for me. Thank you Dr Sobrin!

    2025-09-27

  • She is thorough and meticulous.

    2025-09-24

  • I'm lucky to have Dr Sobrin as a health care provider and I'm very grateful

    2025-09-14

  • I've been seeing DR.Sobrin for a decade her and her team are the most caring and respectful people i appreciate everything they do.

    2025-09-10

  • Couldn't have been better. Dr. Sobrin is excellent.

    2025-09-10

  • An excellent doctor, always very attentive!

    2025-09-03

  • Good

    2025-08-30

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • TriCare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Options
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  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicaid CT
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