The 20 Best Strabismus Doctors Near Me in Alexandria, VA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 92 doctor with experience in Strabismus near Alexandria, VA. Of these, 69 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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92 providers found
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates PC

    6565 Arlington Blvd, 250, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Forrest Ellis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Ellis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Entropion.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Distinguished in Strabismus

    Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda

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

    Courtney L. Kraus, M.D., is Knights Templar Eye Foundation Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Kraus specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, including amblyopia (lazy eye), with a particular interest in pediatric cataract and corneal diseases. She has enjoyed participating in surgical mission trips to underserved areas in the developing world. Dr. Kraus received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she also completed her residency in ophthalmology after an internship in internal medicine at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Storm Eye Institute at The Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Kraus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Brown Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kraus is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    5130 Duke St, 9, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish

    Sina Sabet is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Sabet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperferritinemia-Cataract Syndrome, Cataract, Hyphema, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

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    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Ophthalmology

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

    Janine Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Meibomianitis, and Anton Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Paul Shannon Cunningham

    9131 Piscataway Rd Ste 150, 
    Clinton, MD 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Cunningham is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clinton, Maryland. Dr. Cunningham is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Strabismus, Cataract, and Esotropia.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Alexandria Ophthalmic Associates PC

    411 N Washington St, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jacob Clark is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Presbyopia, Glaucoma, Pinguecula, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    4660 Kenmore Ave, 416, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alan Pollack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Cataract, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Health: Ophthalmology At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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

    Jay Lustbader is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Lustbader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Endophthalmitis, and Neuroretinitis.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd, 203, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Schefkind is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Schefkind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Chalazion.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Experienced in Strabismus
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd, 103, 
    Alexandria, VA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Braun is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Braun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    S.I. Butrus M.D. PC

    650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 270, 
    Washington, DC 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salim Butrus is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Butrus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cogan's Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

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    3801 Fairfax Dr Ste 64, 
    Arlington, VA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Wei is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Wei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Epicanthal Folds, Strabismus, and Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Gw Ophthalmology-Foggy Bottom North Pavilion

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

    Mehdi Tavakoli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tavakoli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates PC

    6565 Arlington Blvd, 250, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nancy Morrison is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Morrison is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Esotropia, and Ocular Toxoplasmosis.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shatha Alfreihi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Alfreihi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chemosis, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Brown Syndrome.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Advanced in Strabismus

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Heather De Beaufort is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. De Beaufort is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Amblyopia, Horner Syndrome, and Brown Syndrome.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    Children's Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Geetha Susai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Susai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, Nearsightedness, and Strabismus.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology

    MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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

    David Plotsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Plotsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, and Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Advanced in Strabismus

    MedStar Health: Ophthalmology At MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    106 Irving St NW Ste 420, 
    Washington, DC 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Namratha Turlapati is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Turlapati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cloudy Cornea, Strabismus, Cataract, and Glaucoma.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    3025 Hamaker Ct, 101, 
    Fairfax, VA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kourosh Nazari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Nazari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Kallikrein Hypertension, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Strabismus?

    Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as "crossed eyes."

    When should I see a Strabismus doctor near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Strabismus doctor near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Strabismus doctors near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Strabismus doctors near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Strabismus doctor near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Strabismus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctor near Alexandria, VA?

    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 Strabismus 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 Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctors near Alexandria, VA?

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

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