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

Dr. Brooks G. Brown III is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Brown is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

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 Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

Dan Yin is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Yin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy. Dr. Yin is currently accepting new patients.

Emerson T. Que, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Que’s primary focus is on delivering patient-centered surgical care for cataracts. His emphasis is comprehensive ophthalmology, which integrates advanced diagnostic skills, compassionate communication, and patient education to optimize outcomes. Dr. Que is committed to evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous quality improvement. Selected Publications Kurup SK, Que ET, Kauffmann Jokl DH. The World Trade Center Disaster: A Brief On-site Report from Ground Zero. Arch Ophthalmol. 2002;120(3):395–396. doi:10.1001/archopht.120.3.395. Dr. Que is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Strabismus.

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

Dr. Anu Sharma is trained in adult and pediatric Rheumatology. Before beginning her residency training in Internal Medicine, Dr. Sharma lived in Bern, Switzerland and worked in a research capacity for the Maurice E. Mueller Center for Orthopedics, an affiliate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Sharma is an active member of the American College of Rheumatology. She sees adults and children (age 8 and older) with Rheumatologic conditions. For more information visit CenterForRheumaticDiseases.com . Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome.

Seema Goyal is a Rheumatologist in North Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Maria Nunez is a primary care provider, practicing in Integrative Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Nunez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Mononucleosis, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Orthostatic Hypotension.

"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 Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Hyphema, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

Vinay Desai is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. 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.

Chetankumar Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. 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.

Mark Hendrix is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Hendrix is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Hendrix is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. El-Bogdadi is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. degree in biological studies and received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internal medicine training and his rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as an Instructor of Medicine.Dr. El-Bogdadi is board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a B.S. degree in biological studies and received his medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed his internal medicine training and his rheumatology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also served as an Instructor of Medicine.Dr. El-Bogdadi loves to practice medicine by allowing patients to take an active role in their care decision making. He also likes to think “outside the box” of traditional medicine and therapies. He has a special focus on the role of environmental and dietary factors in eliciting and perpetuating autoimmune diseases. He has been recognized as a “Top Doctor” by the Washingtonian Magazine for several consecutive years, as well as in Arlington Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine. Dr. Elbogdadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Psoriasis, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.

Guada Respicio-Duque is a Rheumatologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Respicio-Duque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Melorheostosis. Dr. Respicio-Duque is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. DiIorio serves as Co-Director of the Osteoporosis Assessment Center, a division of Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. She is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, a member of the American College of Physicians and a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Lupus Foundation. Dr. DiIorio received her B.A. from New York University, New York, NY in 1983 where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Magnum Cum Laude graduate. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine at New York University School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a medical honor society. Her Internship and Residency were served at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY, and her Fellowship training in Rheumatic Diseases was completed at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. She was Board Certified in rheumatology in 1994 and re-certification again completed in 2014.Dr. DiIorio was recognized as an outstanding specialist in Rheumatology in Washingtonian Magazine and Best Doctors in America. Accepting patients at our Rockville facility. The minimum age group accepted is 16 years. Dr. Diiorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis.

Evan Siegel is a Rheumatologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Siegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Siegel 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Nicholas is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Chu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Coats Disease, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.