Ophthalmologists Accepting First Health in Fairfax, VA
10 verified ophthalmologists in Fairfax, Virginia accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Glaucoma, Retina & Vitreous, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Common hospital affiliations include Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and Inova Alexandria Hospital.


John Essepian, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA30+ years
Glaucoma


Mark Falls, MD
Chief of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous


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


Mehrine Shaikh, M.D.
Founder, Cataract and Retina Center
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA15+ years12+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous


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


Airaj Fasiuddin, MD
Medical Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA20+ years
Glaucoma


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


Noureen Khan, M.D.
Head of Clinical Research, Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA15+ years1+ pubs
Glaucoma


Patrick Kaszubski, MD
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA10+ years15+ pubs
Glaucoma


John Baldinger, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Fairfax, VA30+ years1+ pubs
Retina & Vitreous
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these ophthalmologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Glaucoma, Retina & Vitreous, and Pediatric Ophthalmology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these ophthalmologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.