Dr. Carl J. Leto, MD | Fairfax, VA | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Carl Leto is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 46 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. His extensive experience in ophthalmology allows him to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye disorders with skill and precision. Dr. Leto is fluent in Spanish and Russian, enabling him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in their preferred language.

Dr. Leto practices at locations in Fairfax and Vienna, Virginia, and maintains his hospital affiliation with Inova Fairfax Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as periorbital cellulitis, blepharitis, and scleroderma-related eye complications. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, advanced retinal imaging, and tonometry testing to monitor eye pressure. Patients consistently rate Dr. Leto highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.5 out …of 5 stars.

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4.5

31 Ratings
46 years of experience
10 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Russian
Georgetown University Medical Center
10 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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I have been a patient of Dr. Leto's for over 40 years. There is no one better! We have all been to doctors who treat us like numbers on an assembly line. Dr. Leto is definitely not like that. He takes a personal interest in each individual patient. He wants to know how your vision problems impact your daily life. I have always had very poor vision because of medical problems I had when I was born. Dr. Leto works to give me the best vision humanly possible. And then, he apologizes because he can't do more. How many doctors do that? Besides being the best doctor I have ever had, he is the best person I have ever known. I gave him 5 stars. I wish I could have given him 10. If you are new to the area or you are looking for a new doctor, your search is over. You are reading this review because you want to find the best doctor. I can assure you that Dr. Leto is the best there is. You couldn't pay me to go to another doctor. Thank you for reading this review. Take care and God bless you.

April 10th, 2023

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Dr. Leto provides wonderful care. I have several vision issues and he ensures that I receive the care that I need.

March 2nd, 2021

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Dr Leto is a superlative doctor - one of the best.

April 10th, 2020

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JARED LETO'S DAD!!!!!!! Can you tell him to call me? Thanks!

July 1st, 2019

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This Robin Williams look a like wasn't that bad.

October 25th, 2016

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I've been under Dr. Leto's care for more than 20 years, including surgery.

January 14th, 2016

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I saw Dr. Leto for an eye exam last month and thought he had the worst bedside manner I have ever experienced. He was very abrupt, very rude and very dismissive of my cheif complaint. Would not recommend going to see him.

August 9th, 2012

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He is in a hurry. Always. Thus he misdiagnosed a torn retina in my eye which became detached a few days after my visit. He is bad news...

May 16th, 2012

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My experience with his office was wonderful. The staff was friendly and professional. Dr. Leto was recommended by a friend. I am so happy that I followed their advice. He was so helpful, professional, took time to answer all my questions & I felt had had the best eye exam I have ever had.

June 17th, 2010

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I have been a patient of Dr. Leto's for 20 years. He has taken excellent care with all my visual issues over the years. All of my family and friends go to him now. I appreciate his professionalism & caring attitude he has demonstrated over the years. I highly recommend him to everyone.

March 11th, 2010

Northern Virginia Center For Eye Care

3020 Hamaker Ct Ste 503Fairfax, VA 22031

Tel: (703) 698-2020

Mon8:15 am - 5:00 pm

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Northern Virginia Center For Eye Care

8150 Leesburg Pike Ste 909Vienna, VA 22182

Tel: (703) 790-1780

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Dr. Carl Joseph Leto, MD	Dr. Tayyib Rana, MD	Dr. Visionworks Tenley Circle	Dr. Abhishek Anwar Naidu
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Optometry	Neonatology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (31 Ratings)	4 (36 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience		5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian	Speaks English
Fairfax , VA	Winchester , VA	Washington , DC	Washington , DC
Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine		Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
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Georgetown University Medical Center

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Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Carl Leto speak?: Dr. Carl Leto speaks Spanish and Russian.
Does Dr. Carl Leto accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Carl Leto accepts on their Vitals profile.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Carl Leto affiliated with?: Dr. Carl Leto is affiliated with INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL.

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