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Dr. Vinay Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Vinay Desai, MD
4.1 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Vinay Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, MD.
Dr. Vinay Desai, MD
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Dr. Vinay Desai, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Rockville, MD
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vinay Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, MD.

About

Dr. Desai graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1992 and completed a residency at Washington University School of Medicine.Dr. Vinay Desai, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, MD and has 32 years experience. Dr. Desai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr and Suburban Hospital. Dr. Desai has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Desai received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Desai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Desai is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 The Retina Group of Washington PLLC
    600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320, Rockville, MD 20852
  2. 2 MedStar Washington Hospital Center
    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010
  3. 3 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
  4. 4 The Retina Group of Washington PLLC
    7501 Greenway Center Dr Ste 700, Greenbelt, MD 20770
  5. 5 Office
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA 22031

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai
4.1
Based on 20 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 28, 2024
Dr Desai examined my eyes very thoroughly. He carefully described the condition of my eyes and made recommendations for further treatment. He was very friendly and professional.
— Nov 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    1996
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tufts University School of Med
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Desai frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vinay Desai, MD is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr and Suburban Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vinay Desai, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

    8118 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD