Eye Care Everyone is friendly. The office is nice and clean…read more I also visited the one at INOVA they are on a class of their own. Everything was perfect!

Had an unfortunate return of eyeritis after two years. Wanted to make sure I found someone who…read morereally knew what they were doing. I found Dr. William B. Phillips -read all the reviews, considered his specialty, and location and of course took our insurance. Tic, tic toc..all the boxes and reviews met my expectstions. Called and got an appt for the same day I called - at his Clinton, location where he was ate ending that day. I got there late and a little blind bc I missed my exit like twice LOL. I was even preparing myself to not be seen for my tardiness but I was seen relatively soon after I completed my paperwork. The check in staff was very professional, the office was clean, quiet, and comfortable -there were even snacks in the "inner" wait room. I met with Dr. Phillips- he was personable and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I was sure I'd found my MD eye specialist. My followup visit was to the Bowie office which was closer. I WAS ON TIME :) The Bowie office too was inviting, clean. And quiet. The staff here, too, were patient, they are working to smooth somemhiccups and train new personnel, but in all it was a really great experience. Again I met Dr. Philip and he was he same "on point" thoroigh self. The office is set in what may be a new office building space. The building lobby is cool.

We have had good experience with dr woo in the past. However the other Dr has horrible demeanor…read more Practice made us wait 2 hours to see dr Gulati. The nurse asked us all of the questions and took detailed notes. The dr came in only to spend more time asking the same questions. When she was explaining the diagnosis I was asking questions. She got super irritated!!! If the practice sees this review, let the dr know her irritation was uncalled for, and she was very rude. Will NOT be scheduling with this dr again. Why be in this profession if you cannot be patient and educate your patients?!?! Do not recommend dr gulati. Do recommend dr woo. Practice overall has long wait times. Nurses and front desk helpful.

The reviews are 100% true--this is a five-star practice. So grateful to the administrative team who…read moreprioritized my husband based on him having some concerning symptoms. He was able to see Dr. Gulati right away, and she was excellent. She was able to diagnose him quickly and fortunately allay his fears about his worrisome symptoms. We are extremely pleased to have found a fantastic practice and will be referring others accordingly!

Came for my follow up. The doctor that I usually see is no longer with the practice, so I saw a new…read moredoctor, Dr. Mahdavi, who completed a fellowship at the Narional Retina Institude, and is now a part of the practice. I was greeted by pleasant staff (as always) at this location, as it is my first time here. I was given an eye exam along with the standard dilation to check that the inner workings of the eye were good to go (they were). All of this was in preparation for my visit with Dr. Mahdavi. Upon my visit with Dr. Mahdavi, my first impressions are good. He had a great chair side manner, reminded me that he was indeed one of the fellows during my first visits at NRI. He gave me great advice in getting some drops for dry eyes ( making sure it was preservative-free) and I look forward to my future eye visits with him. All in all, thus practice is great at providing excellent eye care.

When I got home a girl called and demanded more money. She said THEY made a mistake and needed to…read morecharge me more. I didn't realize she made a mistake because she charged me what I was told the price would be (they are deceptive as well). So, I was about to pass out because my eye felt like a serrated knife being jabbed in and out, and I told her so. She started yelling at me "Give us more money, give us more money" into the phone, and I told her I needed to lie down because I was about to pass out from pain, and of course I couldn't really see and had to hang up. Somehow, after several weeks my eyes recovered and I went for another shot from someone different. This Dr was in a hurry and just jabbed the needle in my eye roughly and quickly, ran out of the room, and I ended up with deteriorated vision. If you value your eyes or your eyesight or your life for that matter, do not go to any of the places that are part of this chain. They are dishonest, deceptive, and only care about getting your money.

I can't believe there are no reviews yet for Dr. Pappas and his surgical center. I have had 2…read moredetached retinas already and Dr. Pappas managed to find and treat my second one ON THE SPOT during my first visit. His staff is amazing - top notch, patient, knowledgeable. Dr. Pappas himself is amazing - adept at diagnosing and treating extremely delicate areas of the eye and retina, calm when explaining procedures to nervous patients (like me!) and willing to take as much time as needed to answer questions and conduct follow up visits. If you have high myopia or are looking for a retina doctor to monitor or treat any tears, holes or retina issues, I highly recommend you call Dr. Pappas. Gold standard medical provider.

From the owner: The Center for Retinal Diseases and Surgery is committed to a Tradition of Excellence in providing…read morepersonalized retinal care in a Compassionate setting. We value the Integrity of a candid assessment of a patient's prognosis, place a premium on patient privacy as mandated by law, and maintain high standards of training, board certification, and ethical conduct expected of physicians and surgeons. We are privileged to have current, state-of-the-art Technology and the latest drug therapies to diagnose and manage a wide range of medical and surgical retinal diseases. We apply and customize the most current management guidelines to meet each patient's unique needs and welcome the opportunity to serve and care for you.

Dr. Melki is amazing. If you are in need of surgery for a detached retina, you will be in good…read morehands. Fifteen years ago, Dr. Melki operated on my severely detached retina. I followed his post-operative instructions to the letter. I also decided to regularly take eye health supplements. Fourteen years later, I needed cataract surgery in the same eye and then 8 months after that I needed a laser capsulotomy for a secondary cataract that developed again in the same worrisome eye. After all of these procedures, I'm now getting 20/20 vision in that eye with use of prescription glasses which I always needed for driving. I still see Dr. Melki on a regular basis to be sure all is well.

About 15 years ago, I walked out of an antique shop into the bright sunlight and all of a sudden I…read morecould not see out of my right eye. My eye doctor immediately called Dr Melki's office to schedule an emergency appointment. Dr Melki was operating in VA and was late getting back to MD. He called and asked me to meet him at his office at 8:00am Saturday morning (the next day); where he repaired the detached retina. Since that time I've had several larger surgeries on my right eye. I can see thank God for Dr Melki. I highly recommend Dr Melki and his team. Ronald Shandor

All of the staff are phenomenal, very upbeat and supportive! Dr. Vu is a very caring and…read morecompassionate Ophthalmologist. He helped me overcome my fear and anger over my diagnosis.

Lakhanpal was very rude and condescending. Had me sitting waiting to be seen and I could hear him…read moreconducting a private intimate conversation outside the room. When he finally came in he made a comment on my face, VERY DISCRIMINATORY! He then proceeded with telling me a diagnosis gave no information about it but instead handed me a paper to read. Explained absolutely nothing. I spoke with whom I assumed was the office manager and she could care less. She lied and said she would contact me later that day to reschedule with another physician and she never did. This was my FIRST and LAST appointment with them. Very unwelcoming and uninformative place. I contacted my insurance company to dispute the claim. Please don't waste your time!

My wife has been a patient of Dr. Suan for several years. His results in the management of her…read morediabetic retinopathy have been nothing short of spectacular. Unfortunately, after having her eyelashes done at an established in Columbia her eyes were burining and her vision was degrading. Thus on that Thursday evening at 9:00 pm I called the office after hours line. Dr Lakhanpal spoke with me and I apprised him of the situation. He stated that he would reach out to Dr. Snyder is a general ophthalmologist who is tangentialy affiliated with the practice and who might be willing to see my wife Friday morning. Dr. Lakhanpal called me Friday morning at 7:15 and informed me that he advocated successfully and that Dr. Snyder would see my wife at 9:30 am that Friday morning. We are trul grateful for Dr. Lakhanpal's grace, exemplary customer service and kindness. He provided the type of physician support that occurred decades ago and is almost nonexistent today

I was referred to The Virginia Retina Center and given the most thorough eye exam that I have ever…read morehad in over 30 years since I started wearing glasses. More recently, I experienced flashes and was promptly given an appointment. I have absolute confidence in this practice and have recommended them to friends and family.

I went to the Bowie office. Despite not receiving my records from my previous retina doctors,…read moreeveryone was helpful and friendly. After 7 years at my previous retina doctors I finally know what happened to my eye. Dr. Reid explained in detail what happened to me and why I have to return every so many months. I highly recommend Dr. Reid and her staff. Everyone there from the receptionists to the techs took excellent care of me.

- Cuong D. Vu, M.D…read more I am well pleased with the Superb Customer Service, Honesty, Expedience, Thoroughness, and Professionalism of The Retina Associates. I recommend this Group to all in need. Posted by: Robert J.

Clinical and support staff are excellent. However they are difficult to reach because the patient…read moreportal is nonfunctional. While it offers the option to send messages to clinicians or to request refills, those functions do not work. The only option is to deal with the AI assistant, which is one of the worst I have encountered in any line of business. Bottom line: good clinical care but terrible practice management and infrastructure.

Completely unprofessional have to wait 30 minutes + when I arrive and they are strict with their 15…read moreminute grace period which makes no sense