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Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD
4.3 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC.

About

Dr. Adelson graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Washington Hospital Center.Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC and has 42 years experience. Dr. Adelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. At present, Dr. Adelson received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Adelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Adelson also speaks French. Dr. Adelson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
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Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
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Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Washington National Eye Center
    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A-19, Washington, DC 20010
  3. 3 Office
    1155 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20036

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4.3
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Nov 02, 2023
I have been seeing Dr Adelson for over 30 years. He is a concerned and warm physician, and a good listener and communicator. His patience was particularly notable in his treatment of my elderly mother-in-law. I would--and often do--recommend him whole-heartedly!
— Nov 02, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington Hospital Center
    1984
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Adelson's profile.

Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Adelson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC