Business Details
28 Years
experience
Expert Eye Care Services in Washington DC
Washington Eye Specialists has been serving the Washington, D.C. community for over 25 years, establishing itself as a trusted leader in comprehensive eye care. Our team of board-certified specialists brings decades of collective experience in retinal diseases, corneal surgery, cataract treatment, and oculoplastic procedures. We combine advanced technology with personalized care to address conditions ranging from diabetic retinopathy to glaucoma, ensuring patients receive tailored solutions for optimal vision. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our physicians' extensive training, including fellowships at institutions like Emory University and Mayo Clinic. We prioritize patient education and comfort, offering services from routine eye exams to complex surgical interventions.Our dedication to innovation is evident in our adoption of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses. With a focus on community health, we've performed thousands of procedures while maintaining a patient-centric approach that values individual needs. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide seamless care for both medical and cosmetic eye concerns, ensuring access to cutting-edge treatments like VI Chemical Peels. We maintain affiliations with leading medical institutions and continuously invest in professional development to uphold our standards of excellence.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Retinal Conditions
Cornea Conditions
Oculoplastic Surgery
Chemical Peels
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Optical Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Board-certified specialists with 25+ years of community service
- Advanced surgical options including femtosecond laser technology
- Multidisciplinary approach to complex eye conditions
- Personalized treatment plans for individual patient needs
- Comprehensive care from routine exams to reconstructive surgery
What people say
Excellent services
Helpful staff
Comfortable environment
Positive surgical outcomes
Professional doctors
Services
Cataract Surgery
Modern cataract surgery removes cloudy lenses and implants advanced intraocular lenses to restore vision. We offer premium options like trifocal and toric lenses for reduced dependence on glasses. Our surgeons use phacoemulsification techniques with ultrasound waves for minimal recovery time.
Glaucoma Treatment
We diagnose and manage glaucoma through comprehensive exams including visual field testing and OCT imaging. Treatment options range from medicated drops to laser procedures, focusing on preserving optic nerve health and preventing vision loss through personalized care plans.
Oculoplastic Surgery
Specialized eyelid and facial surgeries address both medical and cosmetic concerns. Procedures include blepharoplasty, brow lifts, and reconstruction for trauma or cancer defects. Our fellowship-trained surgeon combines functional restoration with aesthetic enhancement using minimally invasive techniques.
Chemical Peels
VI Chemical Peels improve skin texture and tone through controlled exfoliation. This treatment addresses fine lines, sun damage, and acne scarring with minimal downtime. Our oculoplastic specialist customizes peel depth and formulation to achieve natural-looking results while maintaining skin health.
Retinal Conditions
Advanced treatment for retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Our retina specialist performs diagnostic imaging and delivers targeted therapies like laser treatments and intraocular injections to preserve vision and prevent disease progression.
People
Theodore Gancayco
Retina Specialist
Board-certified retina specialist with 30+ years in DC. Performs complex surgeries for retinal diseases. Former Georgetown instructor and medical mission leader to Philippines.
Anjali Badami
Cornea Specialist
Fellowship-trained cornea surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and refractive procedures. Completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital and fellowship at Emory University.
David McGuigan
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Georgetown-trained ophthalmologist with honors from Alpha Omega Alpha Society. Specializes in life-stage vision care and has published multiple peer-reviewed articles.
Viraj Mehta
Oculoplastic Surgeon
Fellowship-trained specialist in eyelid surgery and facial rejuvenation. Completed training at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota. Combines cosmetic and reconstructive expertise.
Nguyen Waterman
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry with expertise in pre/post-op care and dry eye treatment. Former educator at Texas Tech University and recipient of military service award.
Questions
What eye conditions do you treat?
We treat comprehensive eye care needs including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal conditions, and offer oculoplastic surgery for eyelid disorders.
Do you offer cosmetic eye procedures?
Yes, we provide chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, and eyelid blepharoplasty performed by our fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon.
What payment options are available?
We accept FSAs, offer CareCredit financing, and accept major credit cards for surgical procedures and premium lens options.
Are your doctors board-certified?
All our physicians are board-certified specialists with advanced training in their respective ophthalmology subspecialties.
Do you accept insurance?
Most insurance plans including Medicare cover standard cataract surgery. Premium lens upgrades and cosmetic procedures have separate payment options.
What surgical technologies do you use?
We employ femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and advanced intraocular lenses including trifocal and toric options for optimal visual outcomes.
