Dr. Laurel Tainsh

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Stoneham, MA

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Extraction with IOL
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Diabetic Eye Exams
Medical Glaucoma Care
Dry Eye Management
Eyeglass Prescriptions and Refractions
Management of Chronic Eye Conditions

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

  • Harvard Medical School

    Ophthalmology

    Harvard Medical School

    Residency
  • Yale University School of Medicine

    Medical School

    Yale University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Yale University

    Master of Health Science (MHS)

    Yale University

    Masters / PhD
  • Harvard College

    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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