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Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD
4.5 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC.
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Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC.

About

Dr. Buttross graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC and has 38 years experience. Dr. Buttross currently practices at Practice. Dr. Buttross has experience treating conditions like Drusen, Diplopia and Floaters among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Buttross received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Buttross' office accepts new patients. Dr. Buttross is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drusen
Diplopia
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Drusen
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Floaters
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Blepharitis
Chalazion
Keratoconus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esophoria
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Exophoria
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Eyelid Disorders
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Lagophthalmos
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • HealthyBlue HMO
  • BluePreferred PPO
    BlueChoice Advantage POS
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Aetna
    Small Group Maryland HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
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    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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    Choice Plus POS
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    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • MidAtlantic HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Associates of Washington DC PC
    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 21, Washington, DC 20016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 686-6700
  2. 2 Office
    8330 Boone Blvd Ste 160, Vienna, VA 22182
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 442-8129

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Mar 18, 2023
Dr Buttross was the surgeon for both of my mom’s cataract surgery. She’s superb. Very thorough, caring, professional. She took time and explained the procedure. Her follow up was excellent. And her entire team was also extremely professional. My mom and I highly recommend Dr Buttross.
Terri F — Mar 18, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buttross' profile.

Dr. Buttross frequently treats the following conditions: Drusen, Diplopia and Floaters. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Melanie Buttross, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.