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Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD
4.7 (39 Ratings)

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Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD.
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Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD.

About

Dr. Garfinkel graduated from New York University in 1983 and completed a residency at University of Michigan.Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD and has 41 years experience. Dr. Garfinkel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Garfinkel has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Garfinkel received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 39 times. Dr. Garfinkel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Garfinkel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroideremia
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
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  • Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  2. 2 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
  3. 3 MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
  4. 4 Office
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA 22031

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garfinkel
4.7
Based on 39 Reviews
5 Stars (35)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jan 20, 2023
Very knowledgeable and personal. He and his team got me through everything quickly and efficiently.
Mark Tigerman — Jan 20, 2023
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About Me

Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Michigan
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne St University
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Garfinkel frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC