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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD
4.9 (70 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, VA.
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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, VA.

About

Dr. Schefkind graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Scheie Eye Inst University Penn.Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Alexandria, VA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Schefkind currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital. Dr. Schefkind has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Farsightedness and Conjunctival Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schefkind received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 70 times. Dr. Schefkind's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schefkind is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Presbyopia
Visual Field Defects
Cataract
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Eye Infections
Floaters
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Retinal Hemorrhage
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Behçet's Disease
Black Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diplopia
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Degeneration
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
Tonic Pupil
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Open Access
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • POMCO Group
  • Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care of Virginia
  • Golden Rule

Locations

  1. 1 Mark J. Schefkind M.D. PC
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 203, Alexandria, VA 22306
  2. 2 Advanced Eye Care Inc.
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 103, Alexandria, VA 22306
  3. 3 Office
    6408 Grovedale Dr Ste 101, Alexandria, VA 22310
  4. 4 Advanced Eye Care Inc.
    7013D Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22310

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schefkind
4.9
Based on 70 Reviews
5 Stars (66)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Oct 23, 2024
Dr. Schefkind listens well and never makes me feel rushed. His treatment plan worked well.
CH — Oct 23, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Scheie Eye Inst University Penn
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schefkind's profile.

Dr. Schefkind frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Farsightedness and Conjunctival Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA