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Dr. Alison Callahan, MD

Dr. Alison Callahan, MD

Ophthalmology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Alison Callahan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
Telehealth available
(617) 636-4600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Callahan specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Callahan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Callahan

3.5

10 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JGC – Feb 14, 2025
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Patient A – Feb 09, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Lorraine – Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Julie Warhola – Dec 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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M.B. in Marlborough, MA – Aug 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Nashua, NH – Feb 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Oct 01, 2018
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Dr. Alison Callahan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Tufts Medical Center800 Washington St Boston, MA 02111
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St
    Newton, MA 02462
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St
    Boston, MA 02111
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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