Benjamin Levine is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease, having spent a decade at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary. She is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, specializing in cataract and pterygium surgery. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/_documents/physician%20CV/cremers-cv.pdf. Dr. Cremers is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

Mona Kaleem, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. She is broadly trained in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma. Her excellence in patient care, teaching, and research activities resulted in her selection to the American Glaucoma Society. She was also selected by her peers as a Baltimore Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Dr. Kaleem was honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award. Dr. Kaleem was born and raised in Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in Biology and Chemistry at Smith College prior to entering the Howard University College of Medicine. There, she was a Trustee Scholar and awardee of the Malcolm X Scholarship due to her leadership in community service. She completed her medical training at Mercy Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic. She has a strong interest in volunteerism and has participated in medical missions globally and in underserved areas within the United States. Dr. Kaleem is also known for her involvement in grass roots legislative efforts that impact the way that ophthalmology care is delivered and received in the United States. She is one of the hosts of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and co-authored the book Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know with Dr. Harry Quigley. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/Kaleem-cv.pdf. Dr. Kaleem is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Farhad Naseh is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Naseh is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Hereditary Keratitis. Dr. Naseh is currently accepting new patients.

Gaytri Gupta-Elera is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Gupta-Elera has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Gupta-Elera is currently accepting new patients.

Gagan Singh is an Ophthalmologist in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.

Prior to joining VED in December, 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine followed by an Internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center which serves the greater Washington, DC Metro area. Dr. Hammer served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer enjoys spending time with his family and is very involved with the community. His commitment and his passion for his work is demonstrated by the loyalty of his patients. Dr. Hammer is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

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.

Shameema Sikder, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal disorders, such as Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as complex cataracts. Dr. Sikder's clinical interests include surgical treatments for corneal diseases, such as endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK), complex cataracts, and treatments for keratoconus. Dr. Sikder is the director of the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sikder also has a faculty appointment at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at Johns Hopkins University. She has a particular interest in surgical education and through NIH support, is working on technologies that could be implemented at the international level to improve the level of ophthalmic surgical care. Dr. Sikder received her M.D. degree from the University of Arizona after obtaining Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in cornea and refractive disease at the Moran Eye Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she received the Claes Dohlman Fellow of the Year Award, recognizing the most distinguished cornea fellow in the nation. Dr. Sikder returned to Wilmer in 2011 and served as assistant chief of service (chief resident) and associate director of ocular trauma. She was the inaugural medical director of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bethesda in 2014, where she continues to care for patients. Dr. Sikder is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

Chetankumar Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Endophthalmitis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Holly Gross is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Gross is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, and Glaucoma. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

Jordan Heffez is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heffez is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

Edward Tsoy is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Tsoy is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Thomas Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Vinay Desai is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Desai is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Brooks G. Brown III is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Brown is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

David Parver is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Parver is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Hyphema.

Lu Li is an Ophthalmologist in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Dr. Li is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Presbyopia, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

Amy Nicholas is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Nicholas has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Chalazion. Dr. Nicholas is currently accepting new patients.

Natasha Herz is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Herz is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Herz is currently accepting new patients.

Caroline Cromelin is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Cromelin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Strabismus, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

Dr. Sastry is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in retina, macula, vitreous diseases and surgery. He has been selected as one of America's Top Ophthalmologists and one of Washingtonian Magazines Top Doctors 2010. He has a special interest in treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and has performed several thousand retina procedures. Dr. Sastry received his MD degree in India in 1989 and M.P.H. degree from Harvard University, Boston in 1990. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sastry has presented research at national and international meetings and has published numerous articles on ophthalmology and the prevention of eye disease. To learn more about Dr.Sastry, visit BethesdaRetina.com. Dr. Sastry is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Glaucoma.

Tiarnan Keenan is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Keenan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.

Stephen Glaser is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Glaser is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, and Strabismus.

Khoa Hoang is an Ophthalmologist in Germantown, Maryland. Dr. Hoang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Hoang is currently accepting new patients.