Dr. Laurel Tainsh
About Me
Dr. Laurel Tillinghast Tainsh is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Mass Eye and Ear who specializes in cataract surgery and general eye care. She serves as Director of Quality for Ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear and is an Instructor in Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School. Her practice includes annual and diabetic eye exams, management of chronic eye problems, and cataract evaluation and surgery, with a focus on education and shared decision-making so patients feel prepared at every step.
Dr. Tainsh earned BA, MD, and MHS degrees from Harvard College and Yale University, completed internship at Yale–New Haven Hospital, and finished ophthalmology residency through Harvard Medical School. Before residency, she conducted NIH-funded research in glaucoma and retinal cell science and received several academic awards. Today she combines that scholarly foundation with a warm, practical approach to care, coordinating with subspecialists across Mass Eye and Ear when advanced treatment is needed and helping each patient choose the option that best supports their vision and lifestyle.
Training

Ophthalmology
Harvard Medical School
Residency
Medical School
Yale University School of Medicine
Medical School
Master of Health Science (MHS)
Yale University
Masters / PhD
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Harvard College
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Norma Bailey Bernicker Prize
Campbell Prize
Farr Scholar Award
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MA
- License Numbers
- 287653
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