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Aiello, Lloyd | Joslin Diabetes Center

30 hours ago Dr. Lloyd Paul Aiello is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and received his M.D. and Ph.D. (biochemistry) degrees from the Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Hospital before coming to the Joslin Diabetes Center. >> Go To The Portal


Revolutionized Patient Care for Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Aiello was the second of three family generations of ophthalmologists who specialized in diabetic eye disease at Joslin Diabetes Center. He joined Joslin in 1962 after earning his medical degree from Boston University and completing postgraduate training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Eye and Ear.

Improved Access to Early Diabetic Eye Disease Screening

Another important focus of Dr. Aiello's work was the early detection of diabetic eye disease in remote areas. In 1990, he collaborated with Sven-Erik Bursell, PhD, to develop the Joslin Vision Network—a telemedicine system that uses advanced video technology to detect early signs of retinal damage from diabetic eye disease.

Recognized as World Authority on Diabetic Eye Disease

Throughout his career, Dr. Aiello received numerous awards for his seminal contributions to research and clinical care, including:

Generous Teacher, Mentor, and Friend

During Dr. Aiello's 52 years at Harvard Ophthalmology, he earned a reputation as one the department’s most generous, insightful, and patient mentors.

Overview

Dr. Lloyd M. Aiello is an ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts and is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Specialties

Ophthamologists diagnose and treat eye diseases, including vision loss, detached retinas, cataracts and glaucoma. They perform laser retina surgery, refractive surgery and lens replacement operations.

Insurances Accepted

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OVERVIEW

Dr. Aiello graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine in 1988. He works in Boston, MA and 1 other location and specializes in Ophthalmology. Dr. Aiello is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center West Campus and Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary.

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