Macular or Retinal Edema near Winchester, VA

Care Philosophy: Dr. Elman has practiced ophthalmology for over 30 years, specializing in diseases of the retina and vitreous.

Care Philosophy: Sidney Sid Schechet M D specializes in surgical and medical care of retinal and vitreous diseases Dr Schechet s expertise covers many common and rare retinal conditions such as macular degeneration diabetic retinopathy and edema epiretinal membranes macular holes and retinal detachments Dr Schechet is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology Dr Schechet considers it a privilege and his professional responsibility to contribute to these organizations by diligent participation research and academic writing He treats patients in the Rosedale Pikesville and Glen Burnie Elman Retina Group locations

Biography: Marshall University provided Dr. Barazi's educational foundation, beginning when he earned his Bachelor of Science degree (with highest honors) there and continuing at the School of Medicine, where he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree. His post-doctoral training included an internship in General Surgery at Marshall and a residency in Ophthalmology at George Washington University, where he also served as Chief Resident. It was at The Retina Group of Washington that he completed his fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery. Dr. Barazi is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University Hospital, Inova Fairfax and Fair Oaks Hospitals, Friendship Surgery Center and Children's National Medical Center. He is also a Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology at the Georgetown University Hospital/Washington National Eye Center Residency Program and a member of numerous professional societies and academic associations. In addition to writing several book reviews and chapters, and contributing to a variety of publications, abstracts and presentations, Dr. Barazi has been honored and recognized for his accomplishments. He was named ``Resident of the Year`` and received the West Virginia Rural Health Fellowship Grant for the establishment of preventative medicine health initiatives in rural West Virginia.

Biography: ``Practicing medicine in general—and retinal care in particular—presents a unique set of challenges. With all the changes in government regulations and insurance coverage, you really need to love what you do to make it sufficiently rewarding. I've always loved what I do, and that's a big part of what matters to my patients.`` Georgetown University provided both the educational framework and early medical training for Dr. Osman; it was there that he received a Bachelor of Science (with honors), earned his Doctor of Medicine and completed an internship in Transitional Medicine. He went on to do his residency in Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery with the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Osman is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. He is affiliated with Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown University Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center and Friendship Surgery Center. His academic appointments include a current position as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Washington Hospital Center, and he previously served as part of the Vitreoretinal faculty at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Acting as a research assistant at the Wilmer Eye Institute and at the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. reflects the scope and success of Dr. Osman's clinical research work. He has been involved with several dozen presentations, published more than 20 articles and contributed to four book chapters. A member of numerous medical societies and organizations, he has been the recipient of several prestigious awards, including ``Best Doctor,`` ``Top Ophthalmologists,`` Northern Virginia ``Top Doctors`` and Washingtonian ``Top Doctors.``