The 20 Best Scleritis Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Scleritis Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Scleritis near Washington, DC. Of these, 75 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    H Nida
    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    H Nida is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nida is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Scleritis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health: Ophthalmology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jay Lustbader is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lustbader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Endophthalmitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Marc Phillpotts
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Marc Phillpotts earned his Bachelor of Science and medical degree from The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica, W.I. He completed his Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, and later pursued Rheumatology Fellowship training at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC. Following the completion of his fellowship, he became an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at George Washington University. In this position, he mentored medical students, residents, and rheumatology fellows, while also maintaining an active clinical practice that involved providing inpatient rheumatology consultations. Additionally, he served on the MD Program Admissions Committee and acted as a Peer Reviewer for the Musculoskeletal Block at The George Washington University School of Medical and Health Sciences. Dr. Phillpotts is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and serves as a current member of the ACR Workforce Solutions Committee. He is a member of the International Society of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and a Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD) by the ISCD. Dr. Phillpotts holds the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) from the ACR and received musculoskeletal ultrasound training from the Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR). Dr. Phillpotts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, and Gout.

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    Justin Peng
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology

    Arthritis And Rheumatism Associates PC

    2021 K Street NW, Suite 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Peng is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Peng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Raynaud Phenomenon. Dr. Peng is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Fl 2 Ste 2100, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Jones is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Presbyopia, Nearsightedness, and Cataract.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Baum is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Baum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Hyphema, and Neuroretinitis.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology

    3800 Reservoir Road Northwest PHC

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Bunker is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Scleritis, Sarcoidosis, Dermatomyositis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.

    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    The Retina Group Of Washington PLLC

    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Do is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Do is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Scleritis, Endophthalmitis, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates

    Mclean, VA 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Drew Carey
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

    6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
    Bethesda, MD 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC

    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maxwell Helfgott is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Helfgott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Medical Faculty Associates Inc

    2120 L St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Belyea is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Belyea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Experienced in Scleritis

    ARA DC Dispensary

    2021 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Borenstein is a Rheumatologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Optometry-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monica Dalal is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maya Bitar is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bitar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Blepharitis, and Meibomianitis.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 1, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    Some Health Service

    60 O St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alice Gasch is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gasch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, Astigmatism, and Nearsightedness.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    110 Irving Street Northwest 1a19

    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A19, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.8 miles away)
    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 Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Blepharitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rosan Choi is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Uveitis, Neuroretinitis, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology | Physiatry
    Experienced in Scleritis
    Rheumatology | Physiatry
    102 Irving St Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bunning is a Rheumatologist and a Physiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Bunning is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scleritis. His top areas of expertise are Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Paget's Disease of Bone, and Polymyositis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Scleritis?

    The sclera is the white outer wall of the eye. Scleritis is present when this area becomes swollen or inflamed.

    When should I see a Scleritis 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 a Scleritis 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 Scleritis 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 Scleritis 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 a Scleritis 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 Scleritis doctor search results page. 

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

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

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