The 20 Best Amblyopia Doctors Near Me in Silver Spring, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 78 doctor with experience in Amblyopia near Silver Spring, MD. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 25 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Kaiser Permanente Kensington Medical Center

    10810 Connecticut Avenue, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lan Chang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Ophthalmology LLC Ada Visionary Eye Doctors

    11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 1202, Suite 1202, 
    Rockville, MD 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prior to joining VED in December, 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine followed by an Internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center which serves the greater Washington, DC Metro area. Dr. Hammer served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer enjoys spending time with his family and is very involved with the community. His commitment and his passion for his work is demonstrated by the loyalty of his patients. Dr. Hammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hammer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney L. Kraus, M.D., is Knights Templar Eye Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Kraus specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, including amblyopia (lazy eye), with a particular interest in pediatric cataract and corneal diseases. She has enjoyed participating in surgical mission trips to underserved areas in the developing world. Dr. Kraus received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she also completed her residency in ophthalmology after an internship in internal medicine at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Storm Eye Institute at The Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Kraus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kraus is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Jaafar is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Jaafar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Congenital Cataract, Lowe Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

    831 University Blvd E Ste 11, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Ladas Eye Group PA

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 101, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Ladas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ladas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Children's Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geetha Susai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Susai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Nearsightedness, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Amblyopia
    Advanced in Amblyopia

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather De Beaufort is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. De Beaufort is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Horner Syndrome, and Brown Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emerson T. Que, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Que’s primary focus is on delivering patient-centered surgical care for cataracts. His emphasis is comprehensive ophthalmology, which integrates advanced diagnostic skills, compassionate communication, and patient education to optimize outcomes. Dr. Que is committed to evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous quality improvement. Selected Publications Kurup SK, Que ET, Kauffmann Jokl DH. The World Trade Center Disaster: A Brief On-site Report from Ground Zero. Arch Ophthalmol. 2002;120(3):395–396. doi:10.1001/archopht.120.3.395. Dr. Que is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Strabismus. Dr. Que is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Children's National Hospital

    1400 Forest Glen Rd Ste 335, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marijean Miller is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, and Peters Plus Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Silver Spring Eye LLC

    8630 Fenton St Ste 514, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Yau is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Yau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Fischer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anand Mantravadi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Mantravadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 950, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Flanders is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Flanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Won Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Saman F Ghahremani MD PC

    831 University Blvd E Ste 11, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrak Marzban is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Marzban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Tamedental LLC

    2045 University Blvd E, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Wawrzusin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Wawrzusin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Entropion, Pinguecula, and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Physicians DC Inc

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Ophthalmology

    Providence Health Services Inc.

    1160 Varnum St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ted Gancayco is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gancayco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Amblyopia
    Experienced in Amblyopia

    MedStar Health: Ophthalmology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 420, 
    Washington, DC 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namratha Turlapati is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Turlapati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amblyopia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cloudy Cornea, Strabismus, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Amblyopia?

    Amblyopia is the loss of the ability to see clearly through one eye. It is also called "lazy eye." It is the most common cause of vision problems in children.

    When should I see an Amblyopia doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Amblyopia doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Amblyopia doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Amblyopia doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Amblyopia doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Amblyopia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Amblyopia doctor near Silver Spring, MD?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Amblyopia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Amblyopia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Amblyopia doctors near Silver Spring, MD?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Amblyopia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Amblyopia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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