The 20 Best Eyelid Drooping Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 09/19/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Eyelid Drooping near Washington, DC. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Plastic Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Mary Ella Montgomery Carter

    5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 430, Suite 430, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Mary Carter is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Carter is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rosalie Bair is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Chalazion, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Bair is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1145 19th St NW Ste 335, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jewel Sandy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sandy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blepharitis, Entropion, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sandy is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Earl Kidwell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kidwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nearsightedness, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Cataract. Dr. Kidwell is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Narieman Nik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Entropion, Glaucoma, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping. Dr. Nik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    106 Irving St NW Ste 321, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Kolsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Brooks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma, Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Referral may be required

    OVATION Eye Institute

    810 Potomac Ave SE, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Burris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC

    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Pluznik is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Pluznik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Astigmatism, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Pluznik is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehdi Tavakoli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Strabismus. Dr. Tavakoli is board certified in Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Aisha Macedo is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Macedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Macedo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Howard University Hospital

    2041 Georgia Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anjali Badami is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Badami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Badami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Referral may be required

    Visionary Eye Doctors

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Shirley Middleton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Middleton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Referral may be required

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
    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 Eyelid Drooping. 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.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    110 Irving Street Northwest 1a19

    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A19, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reena Garg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. 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 Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salman Yousuf is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Yousuf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Referral may be required

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Oshinsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oshinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Associates Of Washington DC

    4910 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Suite 21, Suite 21, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lauren Gavaris is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gavaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct. Dr. Gavaris is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gavaris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Bldg 2A, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Geist is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Geist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. His clinical expertise encompasses Temporal Arteritis, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Experienced in Eyelid Drooping
    Referral may be required

    VA Medical Center

    50 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Maiberger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Maiberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eyelid Drooping. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

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    Last Updated: 09/19/2026

    What is the definition of Eyelid Drooping?

    Eyelid drooping is excess sagging of the upper eyelid. The edge of the upper eyelid may be lower than it should be (ptosis) or there may be excess baggy skin in the upper eyelid (dermatochalasis). Eyelid drooping is often a combination of both conditions.

    The problem is also called ptosis.

    When should I see an Eyelid Drooping 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 an Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 an Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping doctors near Washington, DC?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Eyelid Drooping 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 Eyelid Drooping doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Eyelid Drooping 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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