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Boris Severinsky

Boris Severinsky, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS

4.8720 ratings

Optometry

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Highlights

Languages

  • English

About Boris Severinsky

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

2016

About the Provider

Boris Severinsky, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, joined Emory Eye Center’s faculty in March 2018. He is part of the optometry team and focuses on fitting and treating adults or children who need specialty contact lenses. Dr. Severinsky earned a bachelor of optometry degree from Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem, followed by a residency in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He later earned a Master’s degree in optometry and vision science, also from Hadassah Academic College. After moving to the U.S., Dr. Severinsky completed externships with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and Global Vision Rehabilitation Center in Miami. He then earned his Doctor of Optometry from New England College of Optometry in Boston. His experience includes completing specialty contact lens fittings for patients with advanced corneal disease or congenital retinal conditions, following refractive surgery and corneal crosslinking, and as part of pediatric eye care. He has taught optometry students and ophthalmology residents about primary vision care, specialty contact lenses, refraction, and keratoconus lens fitting. Dr. Severinsky has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed optometry and contact lens journals as well as a chapter about contact lenses in a major ophthalmology “Cornea” textbook. He is also an accomplished speaker and lectures nationally and internationally on various contact lens and cornea disease topics. In addition, he has served as a scientific journal reviewer for the Journal of Optometry, International Journal of Ophthalmology, and Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. Dr. Severinsky is internationally recognized for his work on development and design of scleral lenses after corneal transplant surgery and special “soft” scleral lenses for use shortly after corneal crosslinking procedures.

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Locations

  1. Emory Eye Center
    • 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg B, Fl 3, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Expertise

Education

  • Professional Education: New England College of Optometry, Optometry, OD, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Other: American Board of Optometry

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

720 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    I was very impressed with Dr. Severinsky. He was very accommodating in attempting to schedule follow-up visits due to my coming from another state. He also was very thorough in explaining his findings and treatment plan.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2026

    She was very professionalpatient kind

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Care provider was not helpful or in tune with our needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Beyond Excellent Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr very caring & doing best for me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr Severinsky always thorough snd caring. Resposivecwhen changes in prescription necessary. Very good clinician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    The Doctor was very professional and was able to share pertinent and comforting information with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Appreciated Dr Severinsky involving Dr Bowden & Dr Khalifa at short notice to support my check-up due to a wound found in my eye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Severinsky is a very caring and amazing doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. PAs and NP the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Severinski is awesome! I am impressed with his knowledge and skill level. I could be seen by a local optometrist, but fill his expertise and skill level warrants the two plus hour drive to see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Love Dr. Severensky and respect his history and brilliance. I think he speaks 6 or more languages. However, I have trouble understanding him in English.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/4/2026

    Dr Severinsky is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Dr. S and scleral contact-seriously changed my life for the better. Better outlook on life and now zero, and I mean zero, eye pain.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    All very professional and took the time to explain

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Dr. Seversky is outstanding in all respects.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    My experience with exams has always been the best possible!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Dr. Severinsky is very thorough and very caring. He always addresses the problems clearly and efficiently.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Severinsky very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr Severinsky is an excellent, caring professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    He is very passionate and detailed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    No bad experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr Severinsky is literally the best. He's so thoughtful, caring, empathetic and helpful. Just overall so amazing. He's top notch!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    The nurse for my previsit was excellent. Dr. Severindky was fantastic. Dr Severinsky listened to me and dedicated time to hearing my concerns and answering my questions. I couldn't be happier with my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    The medical Dr was very detailed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    In addition to Dr. Severinsky, the young OD resident was very patient, kind and thorough in her examination.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    The medical provider in training wasted a lot of time and wouldn't want her at the next visit and medical doctor came in to save the day

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Everyone was so welcoming and kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    Dr. Severinsky is the kindest and just caring doctor. He is always there for me and I cannot thank him enough for his tremendous care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr Severinsky is a gem, a unique gem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    Dr. Severinsky is the best. He is thorough, caring and a very good clinician. I obviously was upset by rj r[emergency, but hr was calming and thorough in his explanations/ He addressed the problem quickly and got me into to see a specialist to address a cornea issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr was excellent, great visual,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    I have bad eyes and this Doctor is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr. Severinski truly is an excellent provider. I have been seeing specialized ODs for 40 years and he is one of the best I have seen in my career as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    He was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Serensky is a jewel! Best kept secret at Emory.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Severinsky is one of the most thorough and patient doctors I know. He will always problem solve and figure out how to get the best results for my vision. He's phenomenal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Experience with care provider was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr Severrinsky is the Best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Dr Severinsky, Dr. Kim and Dr Costarides were/are always very attentive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    I'm very happy with my provider and his team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr severinsky is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    The experiences were all positive and professional. Dr. Severensky was most knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    The first time I ever experienced Dr Severinsky in disagreement with me about eyes and how I am feeling and my eyes are doing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    I have been trying to find a doctor who was smart enough to fit me in contacts. It's taken over 5 years to find Dr. Severenski. He is amazingly talented.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr. S is very patient oriented with a good bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Everything was explained to me as the Dr. Perf his examination

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/11/2025

    Dr. Selverinsky is always very good always attentive and helpful its always pleasure to see him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/5/2025

    He takes a ton of pride in what he does and it shows.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    Dr. Severinsky, and his staff are outstanding in all of these areas.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2025

    Severinsky's a hidden gem at Emory. In a clinic full of ophthalmologists, as an optometrist I suspect he doesn't get a lot of respect. Not only does he have knowledge in his field, he's caring, empathetic, and truly concerned about improving his patients' quality of life. He has somewhat of a language barrier, but, then he speaks so many different languages, how can one complain?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/21/2025

    The provider understood to a higher degree my problem and seem to be a subject matter expert in this type of treatment and so with all hesitation I would recommend him to others

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2025

    Great provider. Treatment plan proposed is in accordance with my preference. His precision is superb.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    Amazing really..Dr Boris

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2025

    So far,so good. Waiting to see if treatment plan is effective for my situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2025

    Doctor has always been great. Very clearly explained everything!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2025

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2025

    Exceptional care, and exceptional bedside manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2025

    Dr Severinski is the best. His care for his patient has never been even matched in my 60 years of dealing with keritoconus.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2025

    All was better than perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2025

    Dr. Severinsky was terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2025

    Buena

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Dr Severinski is outstanding. I recommend him now.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    Great experience. Paid attention to my concerns and tried to find reasonable solutions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    All experiences were positive. Drs. Shah and Sererinsky were thorough and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    Primary doctor and his intern spent a lot of time being sure that I was fitted properly for a contact lens. They were not in a rush to see the next patient, and they spent quite a bit of time discussing options going forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2024

    Dr Boris Severinsky was very attentive, polite, and very respectful of my concerns. He is truly a gem!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2024

    I have, and will continue to, recommend Emory to my friends when they mention their medical issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2024

    Dr Severinsky and Dr Khalid's are very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2024

    Dr Severinsky was very thorough and explained option and listened to my questions and concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    I had a very good experience with Dr. Severe sky. I would highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2024

    She was very understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/18/2024

    Dr severinsky was really nice to us and made sure we knew everything that was going on. Also he had a student nurse with him and she was really friendly!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Severensky is a genius and a perfectionist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Thank you so much for helping me to see again!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2024

    1000 percent would recommend your staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/27/2024

    I recommend Dr. Severinsky very highly and without reservation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2024

    Doctor spent more time talking with me than ever. Worked hard to make a refraction prescription to overcome my difficulties.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2024

    Very through!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    Informative suggestions all made sense along with instructions and all with a pleasant accomodating personality.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2024

    Dr never introduced himself nor asked me my name. Dr spoke to desk side as opposed to directly to me, sometimes it was difficult to hear him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2024

    Dr Boris Serveinsky Is. A Miracle doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2024

    Thank you Dr saverenski!!! I appreciate your time and the care you give your patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2024

    I would wholeheartedly recommend your facility to anyone interested in eye care. I am particularly impressed with Dr. Severenski for his depth of knowledge as well as his skills in explaining.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/3/2024

    Always excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    The doctor in residence was very kind and patient! Wish for her the very best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2024

    One of the best experiences with an eye professional in my adult life. Maybe the best. He was proactive in wanting to make my eyesight as good as possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2024

    Other than the delay the staff was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2024

    Dr Severinsky is outstanding in every respect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2024

    Dr. Boris tweeted my lens just a little and it's great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2024

    Dr. Severinsky wins my endorsement 100%.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2024

    Dr. Severinsky was, as usual, excellent. He was patient and kind and put me at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2024

    Very well pleased

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2024

    This MD is exceptional, his talent in cornea care and lens fitting is outstanding. Hopefully Emory can retain him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2024

    Dr. Severinsky explained in detail the options that are available to me, along with all the pros and cons. Very caring, thorough and professional.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2024

    I told him that I also had an appointment to see a cornea specialist and asked if that still seemed like a good idea since I was going forward with scleral lenses. The answer was only, "That seems like a good idea." No discussion of why it was or the possible consideration of seeing the specialist first. I thought, actually, that I was there for a consultation about whether these lenses were appropriate for my situation, but the assumption on the clinic's side seemed to be that they were there to sell me sclera contacts. They assured me that my vision would be better but did not know whether my issues with starbursts around lights at night would be improved.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2024

    I see numerous "specialists"... Dr Severinski is always very pleasant, extremely thorough a communicate with me. He has a smile at times that tells me he's glad to help solve my vision problem. I only have sight in one eye. His efforts over the last year have given me great vision so I can live my life without surgery. One of the best Dr I see.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2024

    Drs.Severinsky and Aisha are primo!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2024

    Very good