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Dr. James Heltzer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. James Heltzer, MD
4.5 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. James Heltzer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bethesda, MD.
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Dr. James Heltzer, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Heltzer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bethesda, MD.

About

Dr. James Heltzer, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Bethesda, MD and has 29 years experience. They graduated from University of Maryland at Baltimore. They currently practice at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - Greenfield and are affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. At present, Dr. Heltzer received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Heltzer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Heltzer is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Eye Cancer
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Eye Cancer
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Eye Cancer
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6720 Rockledge Dr Ste 200, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 493-9600
  2. 2 Washington National Eye Center
    110 Irving St NW Ste 1A-19, Washington, DC 20010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 877-3937
  3. 3 Champlain Ophthalmology
    6430 Rockledge Dr Ste 270, Bethesda, MD 20817
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4.5
Based on 29 Reviews
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Apr 22, 2023
Dr. Heltzer is very knowledgeable about eye disease and the risks associated with the diseases. He has an engaging bedside manner and clearly explains the recommended treatment in a least invasive first approach.
— Apr 22, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Maryland at Baltimore
    1995
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Heltzer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heltzer's profile.

Dr. James Heltzer, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. James Heltzer, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC