Summary

Dr. Farhan Merali specializes in ophthalmology with fifteen years of experience providing comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at Cambridge Hospital. Dr. Merali speaks English and focuses his practice on helping patients maintain and restore their vision through expert diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Merali is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital and practices in McLean, Virginia. He treats common eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, and keratoconus. His expertise includes performing dilated eye exams to assess overall eye health and using advanced imaging techniques like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to diagnose eye diseases. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 15 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cambridge Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Dr. Farhan Merali, MDDr. Pamela D'Souza-David, MDDr. Tayyib Rana, MDDr. Michael Eric Summerfield, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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4.9 
4.5 
15 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
McLean , VALaurel , MDWinchester , VARockville , MD
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Loma Linda University in California Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farhan Merali

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optima Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Farhan Merali has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farhan Merali has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cambridge Hospital

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Farhan Merali speak?
Dr. Farhan Merali speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Farhan Merali?
You can find contact information for Dr. Farhan Merali here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Farhan Merali accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Farhan Merali has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Farhan Merali's office located?
Dr. Farhan Merali's office is located at 8008 Westpark Dr, McLean, VA, 22102.
Which hospitals is Dr. Farhan Merali affiliated with?
Dr. Farhan Merali is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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