The 20 Best Ptosis Doctors Near Me in District of Columbia, US

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The 20 Best Ptosis Doctors in District of Columbia, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Ptosis near District of Columbia, US. Of these, 20 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Associates Of Washington DC

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

    Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, as well as a resident and fellow educator at Georgetown University, Washington Hospital Center and Children’s National Medical Center. Dr. Gavaris practices out of Eye Associates of Washington, D.C., located in Washington, D.C. and Vienna, Va. Dr. Gavaris has an expertise in functional and cosmetic eyelid and eyebrow surgery, tearing disorders, eyelid skin cancers, thyroid eye disease, facial trauma, Botox and injectable facial fillers. Dr. Gavaris earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at Washington Hospital Center, followed by a fellowship in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Dr. Gavaris is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gavaris has contributed to a publication on upper eyelid coloboma repair using accessory preauricular cartilage in a patient with Goldenhar syndrome. Dr. Gavaris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Plastic Surgery

    Mary Ella Montgomery Carter

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

    Dr. Mary Ella M. Carter is a plastic surgeon affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. She has a private practice in Sibley Memorial Hospital’s Medical Building in Washington, D.C. Dr. Carter has an expertise in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery, breast reconstruction and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. She also works with skin cancer and melanoma. Dr. Carter earned her medical degree from Georgetown University Hospital. She completed a residency in plastic surgery at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Epidural Lipomatosis.

    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

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

    Tamer Mansour is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Mansour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis.

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    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

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

    Earl Kidwell is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kidwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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

    Narieman Nik is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Glaucoma, Ptosis, and Eyelid Drooping.

    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Optometry-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

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

    Lamise Rajjoub is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Rajjoub is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

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

    Martin Kolsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Glaucoma, and Optic Glioma.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Physicians DC Inc

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nima Moainie is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Moainie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Experienced in Ptosis

    OVATION Eye Institute

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

    Christopher Burris is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Burris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

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

    Mehdi Tavakoli is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Strabismus.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Washington Eye Specialists LLC

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 11, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anjali Badami is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Badami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Visionary Eye Doctors

    4301 Connecticut Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shirley Middleton is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

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

    Katrina Chinloy is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Chinloy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Brooks is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Coloboma, Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Difazio is a Pediatric Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Difazio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    110 Irving Street Northwest 1a19

    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A19, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reena Garg is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Garg has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

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

    Salman Yousuf is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Yousuf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    VA Medical Center

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

    Arnold Oshinsky is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oshinsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

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

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

    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Ptosis
    Ophthalmology

    Ronald L. Anderson MD PC

    2041 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Ste 102, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thandeka Myeni is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Myeni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ptosis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy, and Trabeculectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see a Ptosis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Ptosis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Ptosis doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Ptosis doctors in District of Columbia, 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 Ptosis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Ptosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ptosis 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 Ptosis doctor in District of Columbia, 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 Ptosis 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 Ptosis 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 Ptosis doctors in District of Columbia, US?

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

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