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Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD.
Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

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 43 years experience. Dr. Garfinkel has experience treating conditions like Ophthalmoplegic Migraine, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Cancer, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Chronic Endophthalmitis and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Progressive High Myopia
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Migraine
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Visual Field Defects
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Acute Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis
Retinal Neovascularization
Diabetic Retinopathy
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Floaters
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Macular Hole
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Drusen
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Eyelid Disorders
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Eye Infections
Disorder of Choroid
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroideremia
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
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
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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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

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Where Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD Sees Patients

  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 Office
    8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA 22031

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Jan 19, 2023
Very knowledgeable and personal. He and his team got me through everything quickly and efficiently.
Mark Tigerman — Jan 19, 2023
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Meet Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

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Ophthalmology
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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: Ophthalmoplegic Migraine, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Benign Neoplasm of Eye, Eye Cancer, Degenerative Disorders of Globe, Progressive High Myopia, Chronic Endophthalmitis and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. 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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • New York University
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • St Joseph Mercy Hospital
    1984
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Michigan
    1987
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Wayne St University
    1988
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD Practices

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

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