Dr. Yifan Lu

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

Location

Mass Eye and Ear, Main Campus
243 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusions
Macular Telangiectasia
Retinal Tears
Retinal Detachments
Uveitis (Complex Cases)
Inherited Retinal Diseases
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About Me

Dr. Yifan Lu is a retina specialist dedicated to diagnosing and treating both common and complex retinal diseases. Her clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, macular telangiectasia, central serous retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and challenging uveitis and inherited retinal conditions. She uses advanced multimodal imaging and current laser and pharmacologic therapies to deliver precise, timely care and strives to explain findings clearly so patients understand their options at every step.

Dr. Lu earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed both her ophthalmology residency and a Medical Retina fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Before medical training she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Washington with a degree in biochemistry. As a clinician-scientist, she has authored more than twenty peer-reviewed publications and presented at national and international meetings. Dr. Lu’s practice philosophy blends meticulous diagnostics with compassionate, individualized treatment plans.

Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Medical Retina

    Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear

    Ophthalmology Residency

    Harvard Medical School

    Residency
  • Harvard Medical School

    MD

    Harvard Medical School

    Medical School
  • University of Washington

    BS in Biochemistry (summa cum laude)

    University of Washington

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Jeng Liu, MD, Endowed Scholarship

  • SF (MNT) Fund Scholarship

  • Lyman Scholarship

  • Robert N. Chang Foundation Scholarship

  • Varanasi Diversity Award

  • Berkelhamer Book Award

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MA
License Numbers
1018626