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Dr. Melissa Kern, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. Melissa Kern, MD
2.2 (36 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Melissa Kern, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mc Lean, VA.
Dr. Melissa Kern, MD
2.2 (36 Ratings)
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Dr. Melissa Kern, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Mc Lean, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Kern, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mc Lean, VA.

About

Dr. Melissa Kern, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mc Lean, VA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center. Dr. Kern has experience treating conditions like Strabismus, Lazy Eye and Hordeolum among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kern received an average rating of 2.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kern also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kern is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Strabismus
Lazy Eye
Hordeolum
Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Hordeolum
Esotropia
Exotropia
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Convergence Insufficiency
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Stye
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dissociated Nystagmus
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
    HealthKeepers HMO-POS
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • HealthyBlue HMO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue High Performance Network
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Spectrum Retina & Ocular Oncology Pllc
    1420 Beverly Rd Ste 110, Mc Lean, VA 22101
  2. 2 Office
    46161 Westlake Dr Ste 300, Sterling, VA 20165
  3. 3 Office
    46169 Westlake Dr Ste 130, Sterling, VA 20165
  4. 4 Arlington Eye Center
    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 100, Arlington, VA 22205
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kern
2.2
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (23)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 21, 2023
Dr. Kern is knowledgeable and friendly. My son has needed two surgeries and we have trusted her completely. It is true that there can be a long wait at times, but sometimes this is due to dilation.
— Aug 21, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tulane University of Louisiana
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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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. Melissa Kern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kern's profile.

Dr. Kern frequently treats the following conditions: Strabismus, Lazy Eye and Hordeolum. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Melissa Kern, MD is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Kern, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Hospital Center

    1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA