Chetankumar Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Endophthalmitis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Emily Chew is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chew is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal.

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 Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

"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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Hyphema, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

Farhad Naseh is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Naseh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Hereditary Keratitis. Dr. Naseh is currently accepting new patients.

Vinay Desai is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

David Parver is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Parver is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Hyphema.

Jordan Heffez is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heffez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

Dr. Sastry is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in retina, macula, vitreous diseases and surgery. He has been selected as one of America's Top Ophthalmologists and one of Washingtonian Magazines Top Doctors 2010. He has a special interest in treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and has performed several thousand retina procedures. Dr. Sastry received his MD degree in India in 1989 and M.P.H. degree from Harvard University, Boston in 1990. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sastry has presented research at national and international meetings and has published numerous articles on ophthalmology and the prevention of eye disease. To learn more about Dr.Sastry, visit BethesdaRetina.com. Dr. Sastry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Glaucoma.

Mona Kaleem, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. She is broadly trained in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma. Her excellence in patient care, teaching, and research activities resulted in her selection to the American Glaucoma Society. She was also selected by her peers as a Baltimore Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Dr. Kaleem was honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award. Dr. Kaleem was born and raised in Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in Biology and Chemistry at Smith College prior to entering the Howard University College of Medicine. There, she was a Trustee Scholar and awardee of the Malcolm X Scholarship due to her leadership in community service. She completed her medical training at Mercy Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic. She has a strong interest in volunteerism and has participated in medical missions globally and in underserved areas within the United States. Dr. Kaleem is also known for her involvement in grass roots legislative efforts that impact the way that ophthalmology care is delivered and received in the United States. She is one of the hosts of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and co-authored the book Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know with Dr. Harry Quigley. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/Kaleem-cv.pdf. Dr. Kaleem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Andrew R. Carey, MD is a the Neil R. Miller Rising Professor of Ophthalmology in the division of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as optic neuritis, uveitis related papillitis, ischemic & hereditary optic neuropathies as well as diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, toxic retinopathies and inherited disorders of the retina such as retinitis pigmentosa. Dr. Carey’s clinical and research interests include comparative effectiveness and cost-benefit of intravitreal medications, long-term outcome of treatments for choroidal neovascularization, novel treatments for papillitis, and the use of novel imaging modalities to better diagnose and understand optic nerve and retinal diseases. Dr. Carey received his bachelor's from Davidson College in mathematics in 2006. In 2010, he received his medical degree from the University of South Florida. He completed his ophthalmology residency as Chief Resident in 2014 at the University of South Florida. He then went on to complete his fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2015 and his fellowship in medical retina at the University of Iowa in 2016. Videos Dr. Andrew R. CareyNeuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Carey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis.

Edward Tsoy is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Tsoy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Holly Gross is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Glaucoma. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Nicholas is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Nicholas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Nicholas is currently accepting new patients.

Terry Kwak is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Kwak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Kwak is currently accepting new patients.

David Wagner is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top area of expertise is Diabetic Retinopathy.

Stephen Facchina is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Facchina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Facchina is currently accepting new patients.

Lu Li is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.