The 20 Best Keratoconus Doctors Near Me in Virginia, US

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Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Keratoconus near Virginia, US. Of these, 47 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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66 providers found
    Distinguished in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Eye Clinic Northridge

    2955 Ivy Rd # 250, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Jun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Jun is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Eye Associates Oyster Point

    11800 Rock Landing Drive, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Robert G. Elgin is a Board Certified, fellowship trained Cornea and Anterior Segment specialist who offers the latest techniques for cornea transplants, cataract surgery, dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic exams, and general medical and surgical eye care. He completed his medical and residency training at the University of North Carolina, and his Cornea fellowship at one of the top ranked Ophthalmology programs, the University of Iowa. Dr. Elgin received his undergraduate and medical school education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a medical student, he published multiple papers on his research, for which he was awarded the Holderness Fellowship grant and indoctrinated into the John B. Graham Research Society. Dr. Elgin trained in Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving as Chief Resident he completed a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at the University of Iowa, where he published work and presented lectures on techniques in treating corneal disease. Dr. Elgin, Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1995, is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology, the Newport News Medical Society, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Elgin practices at Hampton Roads Eye Associates' Oyster Point location. Dr. Elgin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Elgin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Outer Banks Anesthesia PC

    241 Corporate Blvd, 
    Norfolk, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Albert Cheung is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Cheung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

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    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    3320 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Tims is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Tims is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Keratoconus.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Vistar Eye Center

    3320 Franklin Rd SW, 
    Roanoke, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Strelow is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Strelow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, and Keratoconus. Dr. Strelow is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Patel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health Eye Clinic Northridge

    2955 Ivy Rd # 250, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Olsakovsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Olsakovsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UVA Health University Medical Center

    1215 Lee St, 
    Charlottesville, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tara Mcgehee is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Mcgehee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Keratitis, Cloudy Cornea, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Tidewater Eye Centers

    3235 Academy Ave Ste 200, 
    Portsmouth, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Pavilack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia. Dr. Pavilack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Pterygium.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Mayo Clinic-Rochester

    5716 Cleveland St Ste 200, 
    Virginia Beach, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Idan Hecht is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Hecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christine Tagayun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Tagayun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Blue Ridge Eye Specialists PC

    420 W Jubal Early Dr Ste 200, 
    Winchester, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Fink is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Winchester, Virginia. Dr. Fink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Hyphema, and Glaucoma.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Cornea Consultants P.C.

    8138 Watson St, 
    Mc Lean, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajesh Rajpal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Rajpal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Commonwealth Eye Care Associates

    3855 Gaskins Road, 
    Henrico, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Iuorno is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Henrico, Virginia. Dr. Iuorno is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Cloudy Cornea, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium. Dr. Iuorno is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology and (Ophthalmology).

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    3998 Fair Ridge Dr, 105, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hubert Pham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Pham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Referral may be required
    8008 Westpark Dr, 
    Mclean, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Korchak is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Korchak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pterygium, Keratoconus, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    3998 Fair Ridge Dr, 105, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    John Josephson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Josephson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Blepharitis, Keratoconus, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    3998 Fair Ridge Dr, 105, 
    Fairfax, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Ong is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Ong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Dry Eye Syndrome, CMV Retinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    8230 Boone Blvd Ste 125, 
    Vienna, VA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deepika Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Vienna, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Keratoconus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Hampton Roads Eye Associates Oyster Point

    11800 Rock Landing Drive, 
    Newport News, VA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Kitay is a comprehensive Ophthalmologist with Hampton Roads Eye Associates. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He specializes in micro-incision sutureless cataract surgery, treatment and management of glaucoma, diabetic eye exams, as well as general ophthalmic medical and surgical services.Dr. Kitay received his medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh. He then completed an Ophthalmology residency at The Eye and Ear Institute of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He served his final year of training as Chief Resident. Following his ophthalmic training, Dr. Kitay was in private practice in Louisville, Kentucky until joining Hampton Roads Eye Associates in 2001. ""Moving to Virginia, my wife's home state, has been a great decision"", he said. Dr. Kitay is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He also belongs to the Virginia Medical Society and the Newport News Medical Society. Dr. Kitay practices at the following Hampton Roads Eye Associates location: Oyster Point.". Dr. Kitay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Kitay is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Keratoconus?

    Keratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the clear tissue that covers the front of the eye.

    With this condition, the shape of the cornea slowly changes from a round shape to a cone shape. It also gets thinner and the eye bulges out. This causes vision problems. In most people, these changes get worse over time.

    When should I see a Keratoconus doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 Keratoconus doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 Keratoconus doctors in Virginia, US?

    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 Keratoconus doctors in Virginia, US?

    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 Keratoconus doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 Keratoconus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus doctor in Virginia, US?

    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 Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus 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 Keratoconus doctors in Virginia, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Keratoconus 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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