Dr. William Foulsham

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Boston, MA
(617) 573-3431
Accepts Medicare

Location

Mass Eye and Ear, Main Campus
243 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth Available

Areas of Expertise

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About Me

Dr. William Foulsham is a vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. He earned his medical degree from the University of Glasgow and completed a PhD at University College London. After a postdoctoral fellowship in ocular immunology at the Schepens Eye Research Institute (Harvard Medical School), he finished ophthalmology residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College, where he received multiple research and housestaff awards. He then completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, supported by a Heed Fellowship and the Robert Brockhurst Academic Development Award.

Dr. Foulsham treats macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy and performs complex retinal surgery, including repair of retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, and macular holes. His research interests include ocular immunology, retinal surgery techniques, and advanced imaging, and he has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Patients appreciate his thoughtful, evidence-based approach and clear explanations of diagnosis and treatment options.

Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Vitreoretinal Surgery

    Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical College

    Ophthalmology

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    Residency
  • PhD

    University College London

    Masters / PhD
  • Medical Degree

    University of Glasgow School of Medicine

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MA
License Numbers
1014696