The 20 Best Congenital Cataract Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

Find the Top Congenital Cataract Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 39 doctor with experience in Congenital Cataract near Washington, DC. Of these, 34 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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39 providers found
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC

    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amy Green-Simms is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Green-Simms is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Bump, Cataract, and Chalazion. Dr. Green-Simms is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Faculty Associates Inc

    2120 L St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Belyea is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Belyea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Amharic
    Accepting New Patients

    Katrina Chinloy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chinloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Chinloy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    110 Irving Street Northwest 1a19

    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A19, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reena Garg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Butrus-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Butrus-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cogan's Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Health Ophthalmology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Olivia Dryjski is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dryjski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Dryjski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Providence Health Services Inc.

    1160 Varnum St NE, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Congenital Cataract. 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. Dr. Gancayco is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Arlington Eye Center

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melissa Kern is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Kern is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Strabismus, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Kern is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Palisades Eye Surgery Center

    4831 Cordell Ave, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dan Yin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital 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. Dr. Yin is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Harold I. Rodman M.D. & Joel M. Engelstein. M.D.

    8630 Fenton St Ste 130, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (6.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Congenital Cataract. 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. Dr. Ghahremani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    5130 Duke St, 9, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Sina Sabet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Sabet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Cataract, Hyphema, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Sabet is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Maryland Suite D Camp Springs

    4400 Telfair Boulevard, 
    Suite D Camp Springs, MD 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    George Malouf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Suite D Camp Springs, Maryland. Dr. Malouf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Cataract. Dr. Malouf is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 1985. Dr. Malouf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UM Ophthalmology Silver Spring

    2101 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, 
    Silver Spring, MD 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Osamah Saeedi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Saeedi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Retinopathy of Prematurity, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Saeedi is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 2013.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emerson Que is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Que is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital 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. Dr. Que is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Mantravadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Congenital Cataract. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Fischer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hylton Mayer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Mayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome. Dr. Mayer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Schor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Schor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, and X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia. Dr. Schor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Eye Candy LLC

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

    Howard Jacobson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Jacobson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Congenital Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Candy LLC

    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Congenital Cataract. 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. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Cataract?

    A congenital cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye that is present at birth. The lens of the eye is normally clear. It focuses light that comes into the eye onto the retina.

    When should I see a Congenital Cataract doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 a Congenital Cataract doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Congenital Cataract doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 Congenital Cataract doctors near Washington, DC?

    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 a Congenital Cataract doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Congenital Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Cataract 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 a Congenital Cataract doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Congenital Cataract 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 Congenital Cataract 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 Congenital Cataract doctors near Washington, DC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Cataract 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 a Congenital Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Cataract 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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