Dr. Butrus is wonderful! I've been seeing him since I was 8 years old and I am now 36! He started treating my eye when I was diagnosed with eye cancer. I then had shingles spread into my eye. He saved my eye from being removed. He is so caring, remembers facts about my family, and truly makes me feel comfortable. The office staff remember my name and all take great care of me. It is so easy to get an appointment. Best eye doctor hands down! read more

He's amazing. I searched for an ophthalmologist and no one could see me for months. I had a chalazion that needed to be removed. I called and was able to be seen that same day. Dr Butrus scheduled me to have the extraction on Monday and it was quick and painless. He's a very nice man. The front desk staff are a hoot. They all are very friendly and I'm just glad I found him. read more

Dr. Beutris is a wonderful doctor. I'm so happy I found him I have had eye health issues my whole life. His staff is wonderful. I don't know what else I can say to convince you to go to him. I will continue to go to him regardless of my insurance. Bonus - It's a great spot to have an eye appointment because there are lots of good food places to chill / eat at while you wait for the drops to wear off. Easily accessible by public transportation. read more

I'm so glad I found Dr Butrus. My optometrist noted a risk factor for glaucoma and suggested I get a baseline from an ophthalmologist. Dr Butrus accepted my insurance, had great reviews and availability. He's very personable and greeted me at reception. He and his staff gave me comfort as I was guided through clean rooms for the needed tests. Fortunately, it's something we'll monitor and I'm comfortable trusting him with my eye health. read more

I was referred to Dr. Butrus by an optometrist a few years ago. Now I only see Dr. Butrus. He takes his time with you and asks about other health conditions so he can consider how they might impact your eye health. This is not the place for you if you just want to read an eye chart and leave. Go see Dr. Butrus if you want a comprehensive visit from a doctor and staff who care about your eyes plus your overall health and will provide good care. The office is near metro rail and bus, which is great when your eyes are dilated or if you need a procedure and can't drive afterward. read more

Adding an update on my review from 2019: 5+ years after my Lasik surgery with Dr. Butrus, I'm still seeing better than 20/20! I'm so glad I did it. Huge improvement in daily life and no issues at all. I've had trouble finding good doctors overall - it's so hard to tell from online reviews if doctors are actually good or just good at advertising or selling an office experience. I continue to see Dr. Butrus for all my eye issues as he's very knowledgeable and experienced, no-nonsense, and kind - clearly serving the local community for a long time. Same goes for his office staff. Zero problems ever with insurance, scheduling, etc. I still go back to him now, even though I've moved to VA. It's not a bells-and-whistles shop, but they do a good job taking care of my eyes (and quickly), which is perfect for me. read more

Dr. Butrus has changed my life for the better. I started seeing him in 2017 after several surgeries with a different surgeon for Keratoconus. It's not a common condition and I was blessed to find Dr. Butrus who was the final piece in restoring my vision. He fitted me with RGP lenses and i got my life back. With my restored vision, I can drive, i can read, i can pursue my career goals. Also, he and his staff are very kind. read more

I would recommend any person with vision problems to Dr. Butrus. He is well advance in his profession. I've been a patient for years and he treats other members of my family. His staff has always been very kind and helpful. read more

I have trusted Dr. Butrus with the care of daughter since she was 10 and she is now 27. I've been in his care just as long. His professional staff and care is trustworthy, competent, and kind. I am more than please to submit 5 stars for phenomenal service. read more

Saliem Butrus, MD - Ophthalmologists Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hands down best doctor ever I trust him with my eyes and my families eyes. I have recommended him to family and friends. He monitors my pressure in my eyes because of the high risk of Glaucoma in my family. He also did my laser surgery over 10 years ago and I'm still 20/20! If you are looking for a trusted eye doctor please don't waste your time anywhere else come see Dr. Butrus for all eye health needs and issues. Also his Staff is untouchable there customer services is unmatched! read more

I called because I tore my cornea the night before. After visitng the ER I was asked to see an Eye Doctor right away. Not only did they take right away but the service was impeccable. The receptionist was so pleasant and caring (I arrived in a lot of pain). And DR. Butrus is so amazing!!!!! He was gentle, explained everything and was very thorough. Also He Knows His Stuff! I highly recommend this practice!!! read more

I became a patient of Dr Butrus almost 20 years ago. I was referred by another doctor because he couldn't seem to cure my eye infection. Dr. Butrus solved the problem and I have been a dedicated client ever since. Recently, Dr Butrus performed cataract surgery on both eyes and the results were excellent. I have been very near sighted for most of my life (I'm 66), so the fact I can see without the aid of glasses or contact lenses is a miracle. I feel his staff is exceptional and treat every client with respect. read more

Great eye doctor with a passion for the work he does and is very thorough with testing and kind.

There are many things I look for in a doctor, number one is expertise and knowledge then bedside manner. Dr. Butrus has both. The admin staff schedule a lot of patients and the office is always busy during my visits. So you will need patience; but rest assured when it's your turn he will give you his full attention and he's very detailed. He's a doctor that truly care about his patients whole well-being, not just their sight. The staff is nice, parking can be a pain. If you have servious eye conditions, Dr. Butrus is who you want. read more

He's the apple of my eye. I can see clearly now the cataract is gone. #drbutrusrocks

He performed cataract surgery four months ago. So far, everything has worked out well. Recovery was relatively quick and painless and the following day, was amazed to have 20/20 vision. Accessing an appointment has always been very easy, and have rarely had to wait. Office staff has been very pleasant. Dr. Butrus can be a bit rushed and seem distant, but not complaints about the results of his work. read more

If you'd like comprehensive care, then this is the perfect ophthalmologist. I raved so much about Dr. Butrus' expertise regarding my papilledema, that my relative flew in from another state to visit Dr. Butrus. Not only was Dr. Butrus honest, but he also patiently explained my condition. The office also has excellent appointment availability and friendly and efficient staff. read more

I received excellent service from Dr. Butrus and his staff at Eye Center on Capitol Hill. Dr Butrus was thorough and suggested some follow up tests with my PCP and one of the tests revealed the likely cause of my eye emergency. Dr. Butrus staff provides great service, is knowledgeable about the equipment they use and answered my questions so I understood the purpose of the machine and what information it would provide. Overall, I highly recommend Dr. Butrus Eye Center on Capitol Hill to anyone having eye problems. read more

Great experience! Initially I thought the receptionist was a bit rude, but I take that back, she's just very efficient. You're on her turf, just follow orders and she'll get you in, out, and taken care of. That works for me. Dr. Butrus is friendly, polite, professional, and straight to the point. He made recommendations where needed but absolutely did not give a sales pitch at any point. In my experience that's pretty rare in his field. At every annual eye appointment elsewhere I've been pushed to consider LASIK, despite having no complaints about contact use, and pushed to purchase contacts and glasses from the office. He let me know they offer LASIK and could answer questions but in my case agreed that contacts were working just fine. He didn't push me to change brands or purchase anything from them. He provided my written rx on the spot. Beware of mall-style chains that do not operate on the same level. read more

Dr Salim I. Butrus is a very efficient and a polite Doctor. I initially went to see him about 5 years ago because my normal ophthalmologist could not figure out the decline in my eye sight. After doing some research, I found Dr. Butrus and a doctor at Washington eye center. The doctor at Washington eye center diagnosed me with keratoconus and recommended I do a $10k procedure that my insurance would not cover and it was an early experiment. After leaving, I visited Dr. Butrus for a second opinion and the diagnosis was the same but he recommended we monitor the condition and he gave me some eye drops to use daily. I see him every 6months and my eyes have been stable. I have found him to be honest and he cares about your overall health. He recommended I loose weight and to have other precautionary tests as well. All his staff are awesome and hard working people. I highly recommend him. read more

Dr. Butrus is excellence in opthamology and patient care. I first went to Dr. Butrus after a tough diagnosis. I began to see him every three months. He walked me and my family through how to optimally care for my eyes and gave me lots of preventative measures too. On one occasion, medicines prescribed by various specialists began to interact. It was Dr. Butrus that recognized the side effects and directed my family to send me to the ER. It's cliche - but Dr. Butrus literally saved my life! I recommended my mom and two sisters after the entire ordeal. He is personable, jovial and offers superior eye care. Plus, he has a really fun staff. read more

I started seeing Dr. Butrus about 5 years ago, after seeing numerous doctors for my Keratoconus. My wife and I came across Dr. Butrus and things instantly changed for me, 5 years and 2 surgeries later I can say he is amazing. Best eye doctor in the DMV area, may I add the staff is so professional and polite I have never had any problems. read more

Based on his Yelp recommendations and his teaching positions at GW and Georgetown Medical schools, I went to Dr. Butrus after wearing contacts and glasses with outdated prescriptions for way too long. His practice operates to the highest level of professionalism. I waited less than ten minutes the first time, and was seen instantly when I arrived today. His staff is cordial and professional, and very good at explaining procedures. Dr. Butrus is kind and thorough, and he too explains everything clearly. I cannot recommend Dr. Butrus highly enough. read more

Dr. Butrus is the BEST!! I just had glaucoma and cataract surgery on both eyes and I feel like I have brand new eyes. Dr. Butrus and his staff ALWAYS TAKE GREAT CARE OF ME!! He is a doctor that cares and is very talented and KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING!!!!! read more