
Harry W Flynn, Jr, MD
Retina and Vitreous Diseases
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Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
About Harry W Flynn, Jr
Roles
Professor of Ophthalmology
J. Donald M. Gass Chair in Ophthalmology
Clinical Area
Research Interests
Honors and Awards
Crystal Apple Award, American Society of Retina Specialists, Cannes, France 2006
John Harry King Memorial Lecture, Walter Reed Army Medical Center 2011
Hermann Wacker Prize, Club Jules Gonin, Lausanne, Switzerland 2012
Honorary Degree Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye & Ear 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Virginia, Honorary Alumnus 2014
Charles L. Schepens, MD/AAO Award 2016
Relja Zivojnovic Award and Lecture (European VitreoRetinal Society) 2017
Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, University of Miami 2019
Presidential Honor Award, American Society of Retinal Specialists 2021
The Ophthalmologist 2023 Power List Award: “The Top 100 Ophthalmologists in the World” 2018, 2022, 2023
About the Provider
Harry W. Flynn Jr., M.D. is the J. Donald M. Gass Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology at UHealth-University of Miami Health System. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and specializes in medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Dr. Flynn completed two years of active duty in the US Army at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Flynn has been author or co-author of 700 peer-reviewed publications as well as 131 book chapters. He has edited or co-edited 7 books. Dr. Flynn had held numerous leadership positions including President: The Vitreous Society (now ASRS) (1992-1993), President: The Miami Ophthalmological Society (1999) and President. Dr. Flynn served as Senior Editor for Section 12 (Retina) of the Basic and Clinical Science Course for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He serves on the Editorial Board of numerous journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology, RETINA, OSLI: RETINA, and others. He serves on the Data and Safety Monitoring Committees including DRCR Network, and SCORE Study. He has delivered 39 named lectures including the “J. Donald M. Gass Lecture” at the Retina Society in 2012. Most recently, he was the keynote speaker at the 2018 Ophthalmology Times Research Scholar Symposium. He had the honor of giving the “Endophthalmitis Update” for Moorfields Symposium, for the United Arab Emirates, 2023. In 2018, 2022, and 2023 he was honored to be among “The Top 100 Most Influential People in the World of Ophthalmology” by the publication “The Ophthalmologist”.
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Pacific Medical Center, Retina/Vitreous, 1976
- Residency: University of Virginia Hospitals, Ophthalmology, 1975
- Internship: Pacific Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1972
- Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1971
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
- Aetna-HMO
- Aetna-Medicaid HMO
- Aetna-Medicare HMO
- Aetna-Medicare PPO
- Aetna-POS
- Aetna-PPO
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 1
- Aetna-UM Employee-HMO 2
- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
- AvMed Choice
- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
- AvMed-Medicare HMO
- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
- CarePlus-Medicare HMO
- Catholic Hospice
- CCP-CMS Title XIX (Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-CMS Title XXI (Non-Medicaid Enrolled in South Florida)
- CCP-MMA (Broward County residents)
- Charlotte County Sheriff's Office-PPO
- Cigna Affiliates
- Cigna Behavioral Health
- Cigna Dental-HMO and PPO
- Cigna Life Source (Intracorp is part of Cigna Lifesource)
- Cigna Shared Administration
- Cigna-EPO
- Cigna-HMO
- Cigna-MDCPS Jackson Sr. High
- Cigna-POS
- Cigna-PPO
- Clear Health Alliance-SNP Medicaid HMO
- CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)
- Concordia Behavioral Health
- CorVel - WC
- Coventry First Health - WC
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-HMO/POS
- Coventry Health Care of FL (HIP)-PPO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-HMO
- Coventry Health Plan of FL (Foundation)-POS
- Coventry National-PPO
- Coventry Summit-Medicare HMO
- Coventry Vista-Medicare HMO
- Coventry-First Health-PPO
- Delta Dental-PPO
- DentaQuest (ADI)
- DIKLA
- Dimension - WC
- Dimension Plus-PPO
- EHN - PPO
- EQUIAN (fka Health Systems International)
- Europe Assistance/Global Corporate Solutions
- eyeQuest
- FCCI - WC
- Florida Healthcare Plan (Affiliate of BCBSFL)
- Florida PACE (FPC)
- Freedom Health-Medicaid HMO
- Freedom Health-Medicare HMO
- Gallagher Bassett - WC (MDCPS & FCSRMC)
- Global Excel Mgt PPO
- Global Health Claims Services
- Great West (Cigna)-HMO/POS
- Guardian Life PPO
- HAA Preferred Partners
- Health First Health-HMO/POS
- Health First Health-Medicare HMO
- Health First Health-PPO
- Health Net Veterans Choice HMO
- Heritage Summit Healthcare - WC
- Humana - HUMx
- Humana Behavioral Health (fka LifeSynch)
- Humana Dental/CompBenefits/OHS
- Humana National Transplant
- Humana-EPO
- Humana-HMO
- Humana-Medicaid HMO
- Humana-Medicare HMO
- Humana-PPO
- Humana-Premier
- iCare Health Solutions
- Interlink Health Services
- International Kids Fund (IKF)
- League Medical Concepts-Federal Inmates
- Life Trac
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- Magellan Complete Care-SNP Medicaid HMO
- MDAbroad
- Medica-Medicare HMO
- Medical Development In't (MDI)-Federal Inmates
- Medicus
- Metlife Dental-PPO
- MHNet Behavioral Network
- Molina
- Molina - Market Place
- Molina-Medicaid HMO
- Molina-Medicare HMO
- Morgan White International
- MultiPlan-PPO
- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
- National Healthcare Solutions Inc.
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-HMO/POS
- Neighborhood HealthPlan-PPO
- North Broward Hospital District-PPO
- Olympus Managed Healthcare
- Optum
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicaid HMO
- Positive Healthcare-SNP Medicare HMO
- Prestige Health Choice-Medicaid HMO
- Prime Health Services - WC
- Quality Health Management
- Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses-PPO
- Rockport Healthcare Group - WC
- Royal Caribbean Cruises-PPO
- Sanus Health Corporation
- Simply Healthcare-Medicaid HMO
- Solstice Dental-HMO and PPO
- Start Healthcare Network
- Sunshine
- Sunshine - AMBETTER
- Sunshine-Healthy Kids HMO
- Sunshine-Medicaid HMO
- Sunshine-Medicare HMO
- Tricare South Prime-HMO
- Tricare South Standard-PPO
- United Behavioral Health (UBH)
- UnitedHealthcare Affiliates
- UnitedHealthcare-Healthy Kids HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-HMO/POS
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid HMO
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare Nursing Home Plan
- UnitedHealthcare-PPO
- University of Miami Athletic Dept-PPO
- VUMI
- Wellcare/Staywell-Healthy Kids HMO
- Wellcare/Staywell-Medicaid HMO
- Wexford Health-State Inmates
- Worldwide Managed Care
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
532 ratings, 113 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Dr. Flynn is of course a gem!!! Love him. Donna was so efficient at screening etc., very caring, educational and devoted to excellence in care. Great team all around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
Always want to be with the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2026
Very thorough in all areas.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
All was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Dr Flynn is a sincere person who I can trust with my eyesight. Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
Dr Flynn is why I come back
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2026
Have recommended friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr Flynn is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
The way he explained new founding that I wasn’t aware of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
I am very satisfied with this provider.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Professionally with care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
I will continue to see Dr Flynn for follow up care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Did their best for me to get maximum treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Really exceeded my expectations on all accounts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
All positive!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
My time there was excellent. Everything was perfect
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Harry Flynn is the best of the best. Incredible expertise and care for his patients. All staff is also professional and caring. Love Bascom Palmer!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Muy bueno
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Again,Dr.Flynn is a true professional and his experience and knowledge are impossible to duplicate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Flynn was absolutely fantastic and his wealth of knowledge has saved my vision in my one eye. The staff at the front desk, namely, Daniel and Chance, were engaging and helpful. The technicians were warm, friendly and very kind. The professionalism and care provided by the BP Team is exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Keep up the great work! I have been a pt. Of Dr. Flynn for over 43 yrs. He is the Best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
I am very happy that I made the appointment and now I know where to go if I have any issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
This was a wonderful visit and the reason we come from 500 miles away for great eye care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr Flynn is a treasure of a Doctor! His experience, expertise and wisdom is a true blessing to all of us who are under his care. He’s many years of caring and treating his patients with dignity, compassion, respect, kindness, knowledge and professionalism has given him the wisdom when to hold off on unnecessary surgeries or procedures, and when to deem them necessary. I feel so profoundly grateful and blessed to have him as my Doctor. I continuously recommend him to anyone who needs a trusted, conservative and experienced specialist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr. Flynn is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Dr. Flynn is out of series. True gentleman and excellent bedside manners!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
His knowledge, concerned and personal attention is like no other!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
For any eye problem Bascom P takes care of it
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Outstanding doctor Flynn! Kind, explained everything with clarity, care and knowledge. THE BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Flynn is always on his top game . He thoroughly reviews all aspects of your case and answers all of your question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr. Flynn continues to be so great in every way!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Doctor always Amazing ! Hospital needs more rooms and more Computers !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
COULDN'T not have been any better. Excellent from A to Z
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2025
Excellent Patientt Service and Care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Please continue hiring good people,you are doing an excellent job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Your eqiptment and expertise is amazing,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Professional care and concern for the patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
To be more specific about possible complications regarding the treatment I’m getting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Everyone who can get an appointment to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Dr. Flynn and his staff are always concerned about my well being and treat me with great courtesy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr. Flynn is an exceptional doctor who makes one feel like the only patient he has. I would not trust any other doctor with my vision .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Dr Flynn is so caring and took the time to explain in a way I could understand everythin
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Hope Dr Flynn have great health to train future doctors and take care of us that have to privilege of having him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr. Harry Flynn is the best ophthalmologist. He saved my eyesight. The front desk personnel are very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Dr. Flynn is outstanding, highly competent, caring and concerned for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
My experience was excellent. I’m extremely satisfied with the personal care I received and will continue to rely on Dr Flynn and other providers for the care of my eyesight.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
The Very Best Ophthalmologist Service In Miami. FL.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr Flynn excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Happy—Happy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Amazing care and support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
I feel confidence in the care received at the highest level of satisfaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Amazing experience Dr. H Flynn is the BEST explains everything very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Flynn is very kind, knowledgeable, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I am very pleased with my choice of providers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Dr Flynn and everyone in the Retina Clinic are excellent, caring people. I felt very comfortable knowing I was in their care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2025
Always an excellent experience
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Muy buena en genersl
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
our whole family goes to Dr Flynn.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Dr Harry W. Flynn is Outstanding and Spectacular !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
I never felt rushed. Dr Flynn listened to my concerns and is following through on them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2025
Dr Flynn is an Excellent Doctor and I highly recommend him to my family and friends
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Only Doctor that I would recommend anybody to is Dr Harry FLYNN. Every Doctor that I have seen for the whole year, I've been coming into the Doctor has been very awful experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/15/2025
Great Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
Dr Flynn is The BEST!!!! He is always kind, compassionate, professional and knowledgeable. He always gives me reassurance and peace - of - mind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
My Doctor's input was of the highest possible quality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
My thanks to Dr Flynn for his outstanding care during this visit and the many years that he has been treating me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Dr Flynn is by far the best and most dedicated doctor I have ever met!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2025
Dr. Harry Flynn is such an asset to your center
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
I couldn't ask for a better physician than Dr. Flynn - top-notch in his field, communicative and incredibly caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Dr Flynn is an excellent professional that take his time to listen to the patient and give the necessary support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
I am a physician so all discussions are easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr Harry Flynn is the only reason I'm not blind in both eyes and I fear the day he retires!!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
I have been visiting BP since 1998. Dr Flynn has been my physician. Dr Flynn is the most competent, compassionate and calm physician I have had the pleasure to be cared for by. He is my rock star.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2024
Dr. Flynn is a caring professional. I can't say enough about him. I have complete confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Excellent care by Dr Flynn
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr Flynn is the VERY BEST! Excellent Doctor that explains everything! A+
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2024
Dr Flynn is the best! I am so lucky to have him care for my eyes. He is absolutely the most caring doctor I have ever met- even responding to questions sent while he is out of town or on weekends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
Dr. Flynn saved my eyesight.All my return visits have been great.Tremendous concern about me.APlus care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2024
Dr. Flynn is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Flynn is an exceptional doctor and human being!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Doctor Flynn's comportment and straight-forward treatment is a most welcome experience in health care. He delivers a message of optimism. He describes future developments and plans for his treatment of what is a frightening problem relative to my future vision.I have complete confidence in Dr. Flynn, along with his team of assistants. I hope my highest commendation for this group of health care professionals can be shared with all of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Excellent Service by Dr. Harry Flynn. I have had him for over 40 yrs. He is an asset to your organization.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. FLYNN IS TRULY A HIGHLY COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY SPECIALIST. AS WELL AS YOUR ASSISTANT WHEN ASKING FOR SOME INFORMATION
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
100% recommendations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
No issues at all with Dr Flynnhe is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2024
Dr. Flynn is amazing, caring and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Excellent patient care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Dr. Flynn has been my doctor for over 40 years, he has preserved my vision. I cannot be more grateful for his relentless care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Flynn is the very best in terms of not only professional expertise, but also courtesy and genuine kindness and concern for patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. Flynn is very kind and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
I travel hrs. To see Dr, Flynn. He is exceptional. He is the best doctor I have encountered. He cares about his patients and addresses all concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr Flynn is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr Harry Flynn. Took the time to throughly examine my eyes and explain everything he observed and ask me if I understood
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2024
Top notch professional and a gentleman
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr. Flynn is the absolute best physician. A great example of knowledge, great manners, and dedication. I'm a raving fan. I fully trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Very professional, knowledgeable, caring and clear communication with this Doctor... A huge change from previous experience at this hospital.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
He make you part of the conversation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2024
Excellent Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
I have referred Dr. Harry Flynn to many, many patients. He is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. Flynn is the most dedicated and caring professional on the Uhealth staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Care Providers Excellent Care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr Flynn is the BEST!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. Flynn is the best!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2024
Excellent first class care and concern