


Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD
Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1983. He is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650 Chevy Chase, MD 20815Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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"I pride myself on my commitment to quality; my patients expect and deserve that. We are regarded as the best in the field and we accept the responsibility of setting the standard for medical treatment and patient care. And we can't rest on our...read moreOphthalmology
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Wayne St University
Fellowship Hospital, 1988University Of Michigan
Residency Hospital, 1987St Joseph Mercy Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1984New York University
Medical School, 1983New York University Grossman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1983University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Undergraduate School, 1982
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: closed
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Garfinkel with our nearby Ophthalmologists at Reston Hospital Center.
Make an appointment at Reston Hospital Center today at
(703) 923-8975.
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