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Dr. Edward Parelhoff, MD

Dr. Edward Parelhoff, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Parelhoff, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Springfield, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

8136 Old Keene Mill Rd Ste B300 Springfield, VA 22152

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Parelhoff specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Parelhoff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parelhoff

4.0
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
24%
24%

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Great! It’s his delightful eccentricity that makes him so effective with kids! The man has found his calling and lived it. We do not like his talk about retirement one bit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 25, 2020
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Dr. P is the best thing that ever happened to us 8 eye surgeries due to megs disability very blessed to know him. He truly cares.We miss him due to move. My family searched the country and found it is dr P.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jayne x weir cain meg cain in Moving north – Jul 12, 2017
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He is the best of the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ruther Glen, VA – Feb 09, 2017
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he has seen my entire family. Helped my wife with problems after a car accident and daughter and son from genetic bad eye musles. Very caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Stafford, VA – Oct 18, 2016
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Makes very rude and unprofessional comments. He makes fun of my bad eyesight, and it makes me feel awful. No patient should have to go through that. Also, I've never felt like he cares about me or my well-being. I've been seeing him for over 10 years, and he still doesn't know my name.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Edward Parelhoff, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Springfield, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Alexandria Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology Children's Natl Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Ucla Med Ctr, Ophthalmology University Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    Residency Hospital
  • John Hopkins University School Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984
  • Wash Children's Hospital National Med C

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983
  • Jules Stein Eye Institute Ucla

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • University Hospital Uc San Diego

    Internship Hospital, 1979
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
  • John Hopkins University

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Eye Consultants of Northern Virginia PC8136 Old Keene Mill Rd Ste B300 Springfield, VA 22152
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Northern Virginia Physical Therapy2296 Opitz Blvd Ste 120 Woodbridge, VA 22191
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Office4565 Daisy Reid Ave Ste 310 Woodbridge, VA 22192
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd
    Alexandria, VA 22304
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

    2300 Opitz Blvd
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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