Summary

Dr. Jay Lustbader is a board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in family medicine and specialized eye care. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lustbader completed his ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Wilmer Institute, followed by advanced fellowship training in cornea and external eye diseases at Georgetown University in 1988. With over four decades of medical practice, he holds certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology, which he first received in 1989. He provides care in English.

Dr. Lustbader practices at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he specializes in comprehensive eye care. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and cataracts, two of the most common vision-threatening conditions. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health in detail. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
  • 26 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MedStar Health Ophthalmology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd., NW Pasquerilla Health Center Lower LevelWashington, DC 20007
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Japanese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCColumbia , MDGaithersburg , MDCollege Park , MD
Med School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md Med School: Nagoya University School of Medicine in Japan Med School: Georgetown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jay M. Lustbader

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Avesis
  • Avesis - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid
  • DC Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Dean Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Lasso Healthcare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jay M. Lustbader has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jay M. Lustbader has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology, 1989

American Board of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital1989
Cornea, Georgetown University, Washington, DC USA1989
Georgetown Univ, Cornea/External Disease1988

Residency

Johns Hopkins Hosp
Greater Baltimore Med Ctr
Johns Hopkins Hosp, Ophthalmology; Greater Baltimore Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals1985
Greater Baltimore Med Center1985
Wilmer Inst/Johns Hopkins1985

Medical School

Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore MdGraduated in 1984
Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Jay Lustbader affiliated with?
Dr. Jay Lustbader is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.
Does Dr. Jay Lustbader accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jay Lustbader accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jay Lustbader?
You can find contact information for Dr. Jay Lustbader here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Jay Lustbader's office located?
Dr. Jay Lustbader's office is located at 3800 Reservoir Rd., NW Pasquerilla Health Center Lower Level, Washington, DC, 20007.
Does Dr. Jay Lustbader accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Jay Lustbader has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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