Natalie Wolkow, MD, PhD

Natalie Wolkow, MD, PhD

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4.838944 average rating from 303 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Wolkow is a member of the Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service and the Ophthalmic Pathology Service at Mass Eye and Ear. She sees patients with diseases of the orbit, eyelids, and lacrimal system, and also reviews pathology slides in the laboratory. She specializes in the surgical treatment of orbital and eyelid cancers, tear drainage system dysfunction, reconstructive surgery, orbital fractures, traumatic lacerations, thyroid eye disease and orbital inflammation. She performs cosmetic eyelid and eyebrow lift surgery, as well as cosmetic injections, such as Botox.

Dr. Wolkow completed her ophthalmology residency at Harvard Medical School, and two fellowships at Mass. Eye and Ear – the first was in ophthalmic pathology and the second in oculoplastics. She is a board certified ophthalmologist. She earned her MD and PhD (cell and molecular biology) at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Wolkow is strong proponent of medical education, and is involved in teaching Harvard medical students, residents and fellows. She delivers lectures in ophthalmic pathology and oculoplastics, organizes hands-on educational sessions for students in the wet lab, and she has residents and fellows assisting her in the clinic and operating room.

With her background in laboratory research and ophthalmic pathology training, Dr. Wolkow has many research interests, including novel treatments for orbital and eyelid cancers, orbital and eyelid infections, histopathology of periocular foreign materials, and the development of new surgical techniques such as corneal neurotization for patients with neurotrophic keratopathy.

Clinical Interests

  • Orbital tumors
  • Eyelid cancers, including sebaceous carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous carcinoma
  • Eyelid reconstructive surgery
  • Eyelid malpositions
  • Surgery for droopy eyelids
  • Eye removal surgery and eye socket surgery
  • Cosmetic eyelid surgery
  • Endoscopic surgery
  • Endoscopic brow lift
  • Cosmetic filler injections and Botox
  • Tear drainage system disorders and surgery
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Optic nerve sheath fenestration
  • Corneal neurotization

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Ophthalmology, 2017
  • Internship: Pennsylvania Hospital, Medicine, 2014
  • Medical Education: Raymond & Ruth Perelman School of Med. at the University of Pennsylvania, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.838944 average rating from 303 reviews

  • Dr. Natalie has been professional, knowledgeable and put me at ease.

    2026-07-07

  • While the issue involves the eye that was removed 20 plus years ago when I had cancer she thought the problem involved the remaining eye. She has referred me to a sinus specialist - which is 50% of the problem In any case she was a good doctor - just frustrated with the circumstances I learned from the appointment and would return if she was needed

    2026-07-06

  • I had an outstanding visit with Dr. Wolkow and her team. They are utmost professionals and highly knowledgeable with respect to my symptoms. I am fortunate to be her patient.

    2026-07-06

  • Great hospital great doctors, great nurses great overall place. I'm happy that that's my eye doctor and that's the office and I go to.

    2026-07-06

  • Great and caring dr

    2026-07-01

  • Everything was perfect!

    2026-07-02

  • All good, very professional, very concerned. Made a referral for a scan and I don't know, I have not been contacted as of yet. I don't know if this is within the normal time frame, but that has not been done yet, but everything else was very good, excellent with the provider.

    2026-07-01

  • She was professional, kind and listened to me

    2026-06-28

  • She was very thorough and very kind.

    2026-06-28

  • Very knowledgeable, kind, professional

    2026-06-27

  • Excellent physician with terrific bed side manner and excellent surgical skills.

    2026-06-27

  • Dr. Wolkow was absolutely fantastic. She was kind, patient, and professional. She took the time to clearly explain potential procedures in detail. She also answered my numerous questions with respect. I feel extremely lucky to have her treating me.

    2026-06-20

  • In a word, "Fantastic". I was so happy to get the procedure and she was incredible.

    2026-06-17

  • I'm impressed with the care & service at MEE

    2026-06-17

  • Dr Wolkow was excellent. Very intelligent, listened carefully, and cared about my eye issues.

    2026-06-14

  • Dr. Wolkow is incredibly efficient, intelligent, and competent. I am so happy that I was able to get an appointment with her.

    2026-06-15

  • Dr. Wolkow is extremely professional and cares deeply about her patients. My eye surgery went very well, thanks to her.

    2026-06-04

  • Very informed about my medical history and clear with treatment plan

    2026-05-27

  • Dr. Wolkow is a thorough, knowledgeable and caring provider.

    2026-05-26

  • Dr. Wolkow was very kind, understanding, and explained everything precisely. And the staff was very nice. Thank you.

    2026-05-25

  • Thank you!

    2026-05-24

  • Everything's fine, no comments.

    2026-05-22

  • All of my experiences with Dr. Woklow have been extremely positive. She is brilliant, kind, a very, very good listener, and I think that having been her patient for a year and a half, I have a good sense of all of the qualities of the care that she provides, both as a provider, as a physician, and as a person. I would rate her as outstanding in every regard.

    2026-05-22

  • I was extremely pleased with the care I received at Mass Eye and Ear.

    2026-05-21

  • [redacted] the couple of visits I have had have all been positive. Not a long wait to be seen and all the staff I have interacted with have been very pleasant to deal with. Glad I made this decision.

    2026-05-20

  • Dr. Wolkow is very pleasant and thorough.

    2026-05-18

  • Very pleased- from the entrance to the exit -

    2026-05-17

  • She was very patient explaining the procedures and I appreciated that she did not talk down to us because we had so many questions and worries.

    2026-05-15

  • Dr Wolkow is by far the most knowledgeable, courteous, and most prepared Ophthalmologist i've seen at MEE , and i have seen at least 3

    2026-05-13

  • GOOD.

    2026-05-15

  • She explained the pros and cons of surgery and gave me a clear understanding of what to expect.

    2026-05-11

  • Excellent, I am most grateful that she saw me. Thank you

    2026-04-23

  • I love the work that this office is doing with the patients in or she sees the pas are excellent and the doctor is caring loving compassionate and professional

    2026-04-20

  • Dr Wolkow was wonderful. She explained everything very well, listened and gave us the time we needed. She is very approachable. My impression from my first meeting is she is highly competent and I would highly recommend.

    2026-04-17

  • Excellent patient communication and warm and friendly person.

    2026-04-16

  • I felt that I was in good hands.

    2026-04-15

  • A knowledgeable doctor and very personable. She gave me the phone number of the person in charge of scheduling. The scheduler called early the next day and we were able identify 3 dates for my small procedure. And, reserve several dates for 2 days until I could finalize my schedule. I appreciate having a terrific Patient Portal to be able to contact the Doctor with follow up questions.

    2026-04-14

  • Everyone and everything was excellent

    2026-04-08

  • She is on top of everything that is going on with me

    2026-04-08

  • Yes, she was very, very good, very knowledgeable, always asking great questions and very concerned. So I appreciate that very much.

    2026-04-04

  • Thoughtful, receptive, kind, and smart

    2026-03-31

  • She was great in all areas

    2026-03-30

  • Dr. Wolkow is an exceptional provider. She is professional, respectful, knowledgeable, listens and answers all questions.

    2026-03-30

  • Dr Wolkow is fabulous! Smart, talented and professional! [redacted]

    2026-03-30

  • Dr. Wolkow is the very best - a gifted surgeon, with a superior intellect, and a kind person. Eye surgery is very scary, with Dr. Wolkow it's a gift to be cared for by such an exceptional doctor.

    2026-03-27

  • It was helpful that Dr Wolkow explained everything she was doing , step by step. It kept me calm to know what was happening.

    2026-03-26

  • great experience . friendly informative

    2026-03-26

  • very positive experience; provider was knowledgeable and helpful

    2026-03-24

  • Dr Wolkow is exteremly easy to talk to. She answers all of my questions prior to surgery. Dr Wolkow explained how the eyelid surgery was going to be performed from begining to end. After surgery was completed, eye care medication and written instructions were provided.

    2026-03-27

  • Everyone i had a interaction with from nurse to personal giving me eye tests and the doctor Everyone was so nice and kind, took the time needed and was professional.

    2026-03-22

  • See you again! Thank you for everything! ?

    2026-03-21

  • Great experience!

    2026-03-19

  • Was willing to send for biopsy slides to confirm diagnosis. She was very considerate and had helpful ideas.

    2026-03-18

  • compassionate, good about explain things, really listened to me and my needs and concerns. I feel very fortunate to have seen her.

    2026-03-17

  • Dr Wolkow was excellent...very thorough in her questioning me and explaining the procedure options, knowledgeable, and attentive to details.

    2026-03-16

  • Dr. Wolkow was, it was the first time I saw her and she was attentive and she explained everything as she performed it. She listened to me and recommended blood work and an MRI to rule out anything that I wasn't even thinking of. So I appreciated that. It was an overall good experience.

    2026-03-12

  • As a first time patient,the care and treatment was top notch.

    2026-03-11

  • Very courteous and thoughtful...professional and thorough. You

    2026-03-09

  • Very patient and kind. She thoroughly explained her role. Again this was a zoom call due to snowstorm.

    2026-03-01

  • The doctor was very clear in presenting the options for treatment.

    2026-02-26

  • I thought my care under Dr. Wolkow and her team when I had surgery was just fantastic. Everybody was so caring. They brought me warm blankets and I appreciate the training and expertise she has to have been able to take care of what I thought was a rather difficult revision of surgery on my eyelid. She's fantastic. I really admire her.

    2026-02-25

  • My care provider spent three hours with me during this appointment. She was very thorough and very concerned and wanted to make sure that when we do a surgery it works and it would be no complications hopefully. She is definitely a wonderful provider and I would recommend her stronger to anyone.

    2026-02-25

  • My care and treatment were excellent. If needed I will return for additional treatment knowing that my care will be the best.

    2026-02-23

  • Dr. Wolkow is wonderful. She listens to presenting concerns and takes wonderful care of patients. Thank you!

    2026-02-22

  • Great 'bedside manner' . Was very clear about every step of the procedure, made the experience easy. I felt completely comfortable with her.

    2026-02-22

  • Ideal demeanor and compence

    2026-02-18

  • She was good.

    2026-02-19

  • YAY BRIGHAM & WOMENS clinics!

    2026-02-15

  • Natalie Wolkow, MD, PhD, is a fabulous practitioner. I feel cared about, and I completely trust her competence.

    2026-02-26

  • Dr. Wolkow is thorough and efficient. I feel very comfortable with her.

    2026-02-25

  • I was very satisfied with Dr. Wolkow . [redacted]

    2026-01-30

  • Thank you for your expertise and care

    2026-01-29

  • Smart, kind thoughtful physician.

    2026-01-26

  • Excellent

    2026-01-25

  • Thank you Dr. Wolkow

    2026-01-22

  • Courteous and to the point

    2026-01-30

  • I was very impressed with Dr. Wolkow and her staff. It took a long time to get an appointment and it took awhile to finally see her on the day of the appointment but it was well worth the wait as she took the time needed to assess the problem and devise a solution. She was wonderful. I need surgery but know that I am in the best hands possible. Please thank Dr. Wolkow for my wife and I who are very impressed with her.

    2026-01-20

  • Dr. Wolkow was very professional [redacted]

    2026-01-20

  • Thank you for your excellent assistance.

    2026-01-27

  • Dr wolkow is very kind, smart and definitely made me feel comfortable with evaluation and potential treatment strategies. First time meeting her and I was very pleased with my care

    2026-01-18

  • Partners in excellence awards for all

    2026-01-17

  • Very attentive and informative

    2026-01-05

  • Would highly recommend. She was knowledgeable, respectful and explained my issue thoroughly.

    2026-01-04

  • Excellent

    2025-12-31

  • I thought Dr Wolkow was fantastic. She listened to my story and answered my questions. I appreciated her perspectives and suggestions on how to treat my eye. I did not feel rushed durning my visit, and was grateful for the time she spent with me. I like how she referred me to Dr [redacted] and followed up with an eye drop regimen for me to follow prior to my appointment with Dr [redacted]. Thank you Dr Wolkow!

    2025-12-31

  • I can't say enough positive words about MEE. I have been treating here since [redacted] 2021. EVERY Dr I have come in contact with has been outstanding.

    2025-12-30

  • Very knowledgeable and thorough. A good match for me and my situation.

    2025-12-24

  • She was great...explained everything as she was doing it. Loved her!

    2025-12-22

  • Dr. Wolkow is responsive and professional. I feel great confidence in her judgement and her collaborative planning regatmy treatment.

    2025-12-20

  • From scheduling , to check in, the techs, and Dr. Wolkow herself, the experience in this practice was excellent. Very prompt, well explained procedures, and great care.

    2025-12-15

  • Dr. Wolkow and her assistant were beyond informative and friendly.

    2025-12-11

  • I finally got answers as to what was wrong, I was relieved and looking forward to surgery! The Dr. was awesome!

    2025-12-08

  • I came away feeling that I would get the best care in the world. I asked many questions and received concise explanations.

    2025-11-29

  • I found Dr. Wolkow to be very kind and compassionate, explained herself very well, and I would definitely go back. And the tech who worked with her, Dionysus, was excellent.

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. Wolkow has given me another chance in life. She is the best. Around 2.5 yrs ago Dr. Wolkow diagnosed this Blepharospasm immediately the 1st time we met. [redacted] I go to Dr. Wolkow every [redacted] and she makes it all OK. I would recommend her to anyone

    2025-11-25

  • Dr. Wolkow is excellent as a doctor, communicator and person. She is a highly skilled surgeon. Her high skill level enabled her to stitch my lower eyelid in such a way that nobody can tell that a large amount of cancerous skin had been surgically removed. She is a total pro!

    2025-11-22

  • I am very impressed with this doctor and the staff. I mistakenly went to the wrong facility and yet the accommodated me and took me as soon as they could. They're wonderful and I would highly recommend them.

    2025-11-22

  • My procedure was explained to me in clear details. I was told what to expect each step of the way and given clear instructions on my post op care. All my questions were answered and My procedure was made easy for me.

    2025-11-20

  • Dr. Wolkow was willing to answer any questions I posed, and I felt comfortable with the guidance she offered on my eye concerns.

    2025-11-17

  • She was very clear and explained the situation to me.

    2025-11-16

  • ok

    2025-11-12

  • Very professional and informative provider.

    2025-11-12

  • My experience was very good.

    2025-11-02

  • Dr. Wolkow was wonderful. She was informative, and addressed all of my needs with compassion.

    2025-10-30

  • The provider was great, knowledgeable, professional. Everything is 100%. Thank you. Bye. I felt very good with her treatment and understanding of my case. Bye.

    2025-10-27

  • She was wonderful and helped me make a decision about my eye removal. The only problem is I needed prescriptions for latanoprost and Modine Timo and I forgot to ask for them

    2025-10-25

  • She was very thorough - explained what she was doing and why and also arranged the connection with another specialist to gather further information in order to ascertain the most appropriate treatment for my condition.

    2025-10-17

  • The Dr. was very thorough and respectful towards my questions and concerns. I'm grateful for her careful attention to my particular issues as she examined my eye health well. She also gave me some good answers and feedback to how to move forward with the issues.

    2025-10-16

  • She is the best!

    2025-10-13

  • After my provider examined me, she wanted to have a colleague in a different area to see me. I was able to get into see the second doctor right away, and I was very grateful for that.

    2025-10-06

  • Service was Good

    2025-10-06

  • I have the best possible care with MEE and am very pleased with everything ! They even caught an issue missed by doctors at home ( not part of MEE)

    2025-10-01

  • Very knowledgeable and intelligent when it came to every issue that I had with my eyes. They listened clearly and took proper notes. Everything was a great experience. I had no issues. I will definitely be going back to her and keeping her as my regular doctor moving forward with anything that has to do with my eyes. Very complicated and complex procedures. She knew everything about them and she was aware about my issues. and she had very good recommendations. I would give them a 10 overall experience being the best. Thank you.

    2025-09-29

  • Very knowledgeable and personable.

    2025-09-26

  • Unprofessional and don't respect patient's time.

    2025-09-25

  • She did not understand my symptoms, made no reference to the meds I was taking, very little communication from her and no real opportunity was given to me to talk about my eye pain. She did not ask or listen to my symptoms. She spent time examining me quietly, with no questions for me. [redacted]

    2025-09-25

  • my doctor took very good care of my eye problem. she was very kind and compassionate in her care

    2025-09-23

  • All the doctors and nurses were warm and considerate.

    2025-09-20

  • What a friendly, happy climate. Everyone was too notch. Professional, intelligent, caring.

    2025-09-17

  • Well informed and practical

    2025-09-17

  • She was very respectful to me as a patient but most importantly she talked to me and I was not a number to her

    2025-09-15

  • Dr, explained in detail about my suggested procedure.

    2025-09-13

  • Dr. Wolkow is a wonderful physician, very talented, excellent at explaining procedures, wonderful at making referrals that are relevant. She listens to her patients. She is kind, she is smart, and she is highly skillful. So we're very grateful for her, [redacted]. So thank you very much, and take care.

    2025-09-11

  • Excellent Care!

    2025-09-02

  • MEE is the best..

    2025-08-31

  • Thank you for all the help and wonderful care!

    2025-08-31

  • Ref: both doctors I saw, they were very professional and knew whole heartedly their job as optholmists .....well educated in their fields .

    2025-08-31

  • The doctor had a wonderful bedside manner and was very knowledgeable about the issue. Very pleasant to work with.

    2025-08-31

  • Very professional and well run practice. I was informed at each step.

    2025-08-31

  • Dr. Wolkow was very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and understanding. She addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. I was very glad and happy to have met with her.

    2025-08-30

  • Dr. Was an excellent experience. Seemed very efficient. I would highly recommend her

    2025-08-30

  • Dr Wolkow and Nurse [redacted] were very attentive and focused on me and my procedure. [redacted]

    2025-08-25

  • Excellent

    2025-08-23

  • Both the Resident and primary physician did a great job in discussion my treatment options

    2025-08-23

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