Edith Reshef

Edith Reshef, MD is an Instructor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and practicing Ophthalmologist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in pediatric oculoplastic surgery and related conditions at one of the largest pediatric ophthalmology departments in the United States.

Education:

• Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2011, Cambridge, MA)
• Medical School: Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2016, New Brunswick, NJ)
• Internship: Cambridge Health Alliance (2017, Cambridge, MA)
• Residency: Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (2020, Boston, MA)
• Fellowship: Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (2022, Boston, MA)

Dr. Reshef's clinical expertise focuses on oculoplastic surgery, pediatric orbital disorders, and congenital eye conditions. Her practice encompasses blocked tear ducts, eye injuries, orbital fractures, hemangiomas, optic nerve gliomas, and orbital cellulitis in children. She is part of Boston Children's Hospital's Pediatric and Adult Oculoplastic Service, which provides specialized surgical care for complex eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital conditions in pediatric patients. Her work contributes to the department's comprehensive approach to pediatric eye care, which sees over 40,000 outpatients annually across 11 locations.

Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Reshef practices within Boston Children's patient-centered care framework that emphasizes family involvement in treatment decisions. Her clinical work supports the department's research initiatives in pediatric eye diseases, though no specific publications are currently listed in her profile. She maintains active clinical practices in both Boston and Waltham locations, providing specialized oculoplastic care to children with complex congenital and acquired conditions.