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Preparing for Your Doctor's Appointment

Thank you for choosing Mass Eye and Ear for your care. 

We are offering both virtual visits and in-person visits. 

  • With a virtual visit, you can conveniently see your provider from home through your computer, device or phone.
  • In-person visits are the face-to-face visits you are used to with enhanced safety measures. These visits are particularly appropriate when the doctor needs to examine you or you need specific tests. 

If you have an in-person visit coming up, please review the following information on what to expect. Preparing in advance for your appointment will help your visit go smoothly.  


Mask and Screening Policy Update

Please note that our screening and masking policies are changing on May 12, 2023 following the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. 
Learn more about our mask and screening policies


Visitor Policy 

At Mass Eye and Ear, we understand the importance of visitors to the health and well-being of our patients.

Read our Visitor Policy 


Before Your Appointment 

Appointment Reminders and eCheck-in 

If you have a scheduled appointment coming up, you may receive a phone call, text message, and/or a message from our patient portal, Mass General Brigham Patient Gateway, three or four days before your appointment for confirmation. 

You can also save time the day of your visit by updating important information through Patient Gateway’s eCheck-in. This feature allows you to review your insurance information, fill out questionnaires, and take care of your co-pays online. Please complete eCheck-in up to three days before your visit.  

Learn more about Patient Gateway

If you haven’t already enrolled, you can sign up for the portal

Please Call Us 

So that we can safely care for you, please let us know if you have any upper respiratory symptoms before coming to your appointment, such as:

  • New or worsening fever
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose/nasal congestion
  • Shortness of breath
  • Muscle aches
  • Inability to smell or taste

Frequently Asked Questions