Dr. Maxwell A. Helfgott, MD | Rockville, MD | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Maxwell Helfgott is an ophthalmologist who earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and completed his residency at Washington Hospital. With 54 years of experience in eye care, he brings extensive knowledge to treating vision problems and eye diseases. Dr. Helfgott is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Helfgott practices at Eye Physicians of Washington with locations in Rockville, Maryland and Washington, DC, and maintains an affiliation with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures. Dr. Helfgott also performs retinal imaging to help diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have rated him 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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accepting new patients
4.8

20 Ratings
54 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, French
Washington Hospital
5 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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I have been going to Dr Helfgott for many years both in the DC office and now in Tower Oaks. I have had two cataracts removed, an ocular shot, treatment for inflammation from the removal of a retinal membrane. I recently went to Johns Hopkins for a completely different reason not involving my eyes but they did a couple of tests of eyes in investigating Sjogrens disease which I did not have. Although the Wilmer Eye Institute at Hopkins is world renown I will not feel comfortable until I review results and recommendations with Dr Helfgott.

November 16th, 2021

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Dr. Helfgott removed a chalazion cyst from my eye, which was botched by another group of doctors. He was warm, attentive, concerned. Most importantly, my eye surgery was painless! I highly recommend him!

January 22nd, 2016

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I saw him because my eye and eyelid were really sore and my eye was extremely bloodshot, he told me it was a scratched cornea and gave me some eye drops. I found him to be so extremely kind and would definately go back to him again

June 25th, 2014

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I started going to this practice with dr Helgott's father, in 3rd grade and am still going to Dr Max Helfgott in my 60s. I have had LASIK with him, an eye trauma due to a dog scratching my eye, and a cataract removal. He spotted a membrane over my retina and scheduled an immediate surgery. Glaucoma runs in my family so I am checked regularly. I know I am in competent hands and trust him implicitly .

December 23rd, 2013

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He is the best Doctor we have ever used

August 2nd, 2009

Eye Physicians Of Washington

3200 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 210Rockville, MD 20852

Tel: (301) 770-2424

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Eye Physicians Of Washington

1155 21st St Nw Ste M400Washington, DC 20036

Tel: (202) 296-4900

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Maxwell Alan Helfgott, MD	Dr. Pamela D'Souza-David, MD	Dr. Tayyib Rana, MD	Dr. Andrew F. Kolker, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (36 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience		28 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
Rockville , MD	Laurel , MD	Winchester , VA	Washington , DC
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: Loma Linda University in California	Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Eye Surgery (Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures)
Glaucoma
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Macular Degeneration
Refractive Surgical Procedures
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Washington Hospital

Medical School

George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health SciencesGraduated in 1972

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Which hospitals is Dr. Maxwell Helfgott affiliated with?: Dr. Maxwell Helfgott is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
Where is Dr. Maxwell Helfgott's office located?: Dr. Maxwell Helfgott's office is located at 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 210, Rockville, MD, 20852.
What languages does Dr. Maxwell Helfgott speak?: Dr. Maxwell Helfgott speaks Spanish and French.

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