Overview
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 highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
161 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 275, Frederick, MD 21702
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Dr. Carey has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Drew Carey
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Drew Carey?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Drew Carey by calling their office at 240-482-1100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Drew Carey a top-rated expert for Papilledema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Drew Carey is classified as an Distinguished expert for Papilledema, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Drew Carey specialize in?
While Dr. Drew Carey is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Drew Carey participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Drew Carey has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Papilledema. You can view a list of Dr. Drew Carey's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Drew Carey accept my insurance?
Dr. Drew Carey accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-482-1100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Carey isDistinguished. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Carey isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Carey isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- PapilledemaDr. Carey isDistinguished. Learn about Papilledema.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Carey isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Carey isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Carey isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Carey isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Carey isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Carey isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Carey isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChemosisDr. Carey isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.