Retinal Diseases Specialists in Fairfax, VA
7 verified specialists treating retinal diseases are listed for Fairfax, Virginia. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Cataract & Anterior Segment, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Common hospital affiliations include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Inova Health System.


Richard Garfinkel, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA30+ years45+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Alexander Melamud, MD
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA20+ years35+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Kevin Scott, M.D.
Medical Director, Eye Plastic Associates
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment


Forrest Ellis, MD
Co-Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA30+ years36+ pubs
Pediatric OphthalmologyOculoplastic Surgery


John Minarcik, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA20+ years6+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Alexandre Gauthier, M.D
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA15+ years3+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


Samuel Yun, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA15+ years12+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is this list of retinal diseases specialists in Fairfax built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Retinal Diseases as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is Fairfax, Virginia. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a retinal diseases specialist?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Retina & Vitreous, Cataract & Anterior Segment, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to retinal diseases.
Are these retinal diseases specialists accepting new patients in Fairfax?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Retinal Diseases?
Retinal Diseases is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches retinal diseases care.