Dr. Shelly H. Watson

Ophthalmology
Office
3975 Fair Ridge Dr Ste S100, 
Fairfax, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
Office
3975 Fair Ridge Dr Ste S100, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Shelly Watson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MD

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Office
3975 Fair Ridge Dr Ste S100, Fairfax, VA 22033
Other Locations
Office
10753 Falls Rd Ste 455, Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Total Publications

Quality and Agreement With Scientific Consensus of ChatGPT Information Regarding Corneal Transplantation and Fuchs Dystrophy.
Quality and Agreement With Scientific Consensus of ChatGPT Information Regarding Corneal Transplantation and Fuchs Dystrophy.
Journal: Cornea
Published: June 07, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shelly H. Watson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shelly H. Watson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shelly H. Watson by calling their office at 703-620-2701. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shelly H. Watson a top-rated expert for Interstitial Keratitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shelly H. Watson is classified as an Experienced expert for Interstitial Keratitis, 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. Shelly H. Watson specialize in?

While Dr. Shelly H. Watson is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Shelly H. Watson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shelly H. Watson has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Keratitis. You can view a list of Dr. Shelly H. Watson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shelly H. Watson accept my insurance?

Dr. Shelly H. Watson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-620-2701 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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