4.9
8 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Farhan Merali is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency training at Cambridge Hospital. With 15 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Merali has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. He speaks English and is committed to providing thorough eye care services to his patients.
Dr. Merali practices at Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center in McLean, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating cataracts, glaucoma, and keratoconus. He performs dilated eye exams to assess overall eye health, uses retinal imaging to detect potential problems, and conducts optical coherence tomography for detailed eye tissue analysis. Patients have given Dr. Merali an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Merali practices at Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner Medical Center in McLean, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating cataracts, glaucoma, and keratoconus. He performs dilated eye exams to assess overall eye health, uses retinal imaging to detect potential problems, and conducts optical coherence tomography for detailed eye tissue analysis. Patients have given Dr. Merali an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Cambridge Hospital
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Farhan Merali, MD | Dr. Tayyib Rana, MD | Dr. Pamela D'Souza-David, MD | Visionworks Washington |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Optometry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| McLean , VA | Winchester , VA | Laurel , MD | Washington , DC |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine | Med School: Loma Linda University in California | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Farhan Merali
Medical Specialties
Farhan Merali has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Farhan Merali has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Farhan Merali holds an active medical license in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Cambridge Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2011.
NPI Number
Farhan Merali's NPI number is 1821383738.
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