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Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH

(Jia Yin, M.D., Ph.D.)

(390 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Surgery

Capital Medical University

Professional interests include: LASIK, cataracts

1 Montvale Avenue Suite 501
Stoneham, MA 02180

(781) 279-4418

Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH is an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and surgery. She graduated from Capital Medical University. Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear.

Office Locations

Address:

800 HUNTINGTON AVENUE
Boston, MA 02115

Address:

1 Montvale Avenue Suite 501
Stoneham, MA 02180

Address:

243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

Some issues Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

doctor visit	35

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	67

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	203
eye procedures	8

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

doctor visit	298
eye procedures	61

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	14
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	222
eye procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	633
eye procedures	135
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH treated as an ophthalmologist in Boston, MA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	243
eye procedures	59
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	5
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	2
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH graduated from Capital Medical University. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Capital Medical University

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts Eye and Ear

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 390 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research LLC	$150,000 $150,000
Genentech USA, Inc.	$113 LUCENTIS $113

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$150,000
Food and Beverage	$113

Research Payments

Dr. Jia Yin, MD, PHD, MPH has received 8 research payments totaling $27,728.

Biography

Dr. Jia Yin's specialties are surgery and ophthalmology (eye disease). She practices in Boston, MA and Stoneham, MA. Clinical interests for Dr. Yin include LASIK and cataracts. After completing medical school at Capital Medical University, she performed her residency at Kresge Eye Institute. Dr. Yin's professional affiliations include Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Tufts Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital.