Overview
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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4910 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, Suite 21, Suite 21, Washington, DC 20016
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris by calling their office at 202-686-6700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris a top-rated expert for Benign Essential Blepharospasm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris is classified as an Advanced expert for Benign Essential Blepharospasm, 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. Lauren Z. Gavaris specialize in?
While Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Benign Essential Blepharospasm. You can view a list of Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris accept my insurance?
Dr. Lauren Z. Gavaris accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-686-6700 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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- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Gavaris isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Gavaris isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- ChalazionDr. Gavaris isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- EctropionDr. Gavaris isAdvanced. Learn about Ectropion.
- EntropionDr. Gavaris isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Gavaris isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Experienced
- BlepharitisDr. Gavaris isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Gavaris isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Gavaris isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Gavaris isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Gavaris isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- GlaucomaDr. Gavaris isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.