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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Glaucoma.

Jordan Heffez is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heffez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. 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.

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

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

Catherine Cukras is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Cukras is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

Tiarnan Keenan is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis.

Michael Tigani is an Ophthalmologist in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Tigani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

Dr. Colleen A. Joseph is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She practices out of Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates in Chevy Chase, Md. and McLean, Va. Dr. Joseph earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed an internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and a residency in ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Joseph is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Joseph is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis.

Toufic Melki is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Melki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Melki is currently accepting new patients.

Fadi Nasrallah is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Neuroretinitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

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 Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

Christine Tagayun is an Ophthalmologist in Mc Lean, Virginia. Dr. Tagayun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

Mark Falls is an Ophthalmologist in Vienna, Virginia. Dr. Falls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Falls is currently accepting new patients.

Melanie Buttross is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Buttross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis.

Sophia Wong is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Mcateer is an Ophthalmologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Mcateer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Chalazion. Dr. Mcateer is currently accepting new patients.

David Forster is an Ophthalmologist in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Forster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Scleritis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Lai is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Lai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.