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Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 79
Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC.
Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 79
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
54 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC.
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About Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Dr. Helfgott graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1972 and completed a residency at Wash Hospital Center. Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Washington, DC and has 54 years experience. Dr. Helfgott has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Farsightedness, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Ophthalmoplegic Migraine among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Helfgott's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Helfgott also speaks French and Italian. Dr. Helfgott is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
Nearsightedness
Astigmatism
Farsightedness
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Convergence Insufficiency
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Lazy Eye
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Senile Cataracts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Eyelid Surgery
Cataract
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Foreign Body in Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Eye Cancer
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Drusen
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Ocular Hypertension
Cornea Surgery
Trichiasis
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Excision of Chalazion
Strabismus
Eye Pain
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Chalazion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Stye
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Dry Eyes
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Contact Lens Fitting Services
Blepharitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Bell's Palsy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Infections
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Squamous Blepharitis
Exophoria
Heterophoria
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Corneal Ulcer
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Visual Field Defects
Brow Ptosis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Blocked Tear Duct
Ectropion of Eyelid
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lagophthalmos
Macular Hole
Mechanical Strabismus
Monofixation Syndrome
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • KeyCare PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • TriCare for Life
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • CoreSource
  • GEHA
  • Select
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Humana

Where Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Helfgott Hargett & Pluznik M.D. PC
    1155 21st St NW Ste M400, Washington, DC 20036
  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 Office
    3200 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 210, Rockville, MD 20852
  4. 4 Office
    1133 20th St NW Ste B150, Washington, DC 20036

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Meet Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD

Languages Spoken
French
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Helfgott's Practice

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Dr. Helfgott frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Astigmatism, Farsightedness, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Ophthalmoplegic Migraine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

Yes, Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1972
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Saint Vincent's Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Wash Hospital Center
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Maxwell Helfgott, MD Practices

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

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