The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Gaithersburg, MD

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. 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.

Farhad Naseh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Naseh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Hereditary Keratitis.

Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease, having spent a decade at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary. She is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, specializing in cataract and pterygium surgery. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/_documents/physician%20CV/cremers-cv.pdf. Dr. Cremers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Cremers is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. 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.

Shameema Sikder, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal disorders, such as Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as complex cataracts. Dr. Sikder's clinical interests include surgical treatments for corneal diseases, such as endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK), complex cataracts, and treatments for keratoconus. Dr. Sikder is the director of the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sikder also has a faculty appointment at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at Johns Hopkins University. She has a particular interest in surgical education and through NIH support, is working on technologies that could be implemented at the international level to improve the level of ophthalmic surgical care. Dr. Sikder received her M.D. degree from the University of Arizona after obtaining Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in cornea and refractive disease at the Moran Eye Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she received the Claes Dohlman Fellow of the Year Award, recognizing the most distinguished cornea fellow in the nation. Dr. Sikder returned to Wilmer in 2011 and served as assistant chief of service (chief resident) and associate director of ocular trauma. She was the inaugural medical director of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bethesda in 2014, where she continues to care for patients. Dr. Sikder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Sikder is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Stephen Facchina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Facchina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Facchina is currently accepting new patients.

Gaytri Gupta is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Allergic Conjunctivitis.

Benjamin Levine is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

Terry Kwak is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kwak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis.

Edward Tsoy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Tsoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Anthony Roberts is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

Shannen Allen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Allen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

Khoa Hoang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Hoang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

George Agritellis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Agritellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Eyelid Bump.

"Dr. Shah is an AUPO-fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Shah attended college at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He later earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and remained there to pursue his residency in Ophthalmology where he was also honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Shah then pursued his fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shah has been privileged to author or co-author over 40 book chapters and topics as well as publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has been invited to lecture both physicians and students on current clinical issues. As a resident, he received multiple honors including Intern of the Year, Resident of the Year, and the Golden Apple for Teaching by the College of Medicine. He was even bestowed with Hahnemann University Hospital's highest award for training physicians – ""Excellence in Clinical Practice for a Fellow, Resident, or Intern."" Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of retinal disease, but has particular interests in the management of acute, subacute, and chronic retinal disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and complex retinal detachments. Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.". Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Orbital Cellulitis, Hyphema, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Natasha Herz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Herz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

Dr. Brooks G. Brown III is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Brown is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Setareh Vistamehr is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Vistamehr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Vistamehr is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Robert Chu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Dan Yin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Yin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, and Coats Disease.