Dr. Terry Y. Kwak, MD | ROCKVILLE, MD | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Terry Kwak is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Kwak speaks Korean, Spanish, and English, helping him connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Kwak practices at multiple locations throughout Rockville, Maryland, including The Eye Center, Montgomery Surgery Center, and Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center. He focuses on treating cataracts and dry eye conditions, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants, and he performs comprehensive eye examinations. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 on Vitals.

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3.6

14 Ratings
25 years of experience
21 insurance plans accepted
speaks Korean, Spanish, English
Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
5 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
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He has been an excellent ophthalmologist to me. He is thorough. professional, and is willing to answer all my questions. He is great, knows his stuff (I should know because I am a primary care physician) and is very competent.

March 24th, 2019

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After waiting almost a month to see this guy, was not impressed with him, made a nasty comment about my retinal surgeon, felt very rushed. Then when I tried to explain to the nursing coordinator at the surgery center about my bad experience with neuroleptic anasthesia, they canceled my surgery, and Dr.Kwaw left a message on my answering machine. Never spoke with me directly. I'm done with this practice, I'd been seeing Dr Allen for years, but I'm done.

July 29th, 2018

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Had cataract surgery with Dr Kwak. Excellent bedside manner and skills. Would definitely recommend cataract surgery with Dr Kwak.

July 27th, 2018

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A young patient was told that she has macular degeneration and was referred to Dr. Kwak. She has no insurance so he told her, yes you have macular degeneration, come back when you get an insurance.....

July 26th, 2018

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I have been with this doctor since 2009 and have finally had enough. He has no respect for your time - - NONE. You will not be seen in a timely manner, after being taken back by the technician you will be left for an inordinate amount of time behind a closed door with no interaction with staff and no indication of when you will be seen. A display of dissatisfaction might make your routine eye exam a 2-3 hour affair - - utterly ridiculous. I love to have continuity of care, especially when I have unique issues, but I have had enough. I tried another physician in the practice last week, only to arrive and be told that she didn't have a baby sitter, but I was free to wait for an hour and a half if I wanted to see her. I understand that things can happen, but it shouldn't be the case for EVERY SINGLE VISIT. Done!

March 6th, 2015

The Eye Center

14955 SHADY GROVE RD STE 180ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Montgomery Surgery Center

46 W Gude DrRockville, MD 20850

Tel: (301) 424-6901

Mon6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu6:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri6:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

9901 Medical Center DrRockville, MD 20850

Tel: (240) 826-6000


Dr. Terry Yunho Kwak, MD	Dr. Tayyib Rana, MD	Dr. Pamela D'Souza-David, MD	Dr. Rajesh Kumar Rajpal, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (14 Ratings)	4 (36 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.9 (20 Ratings)
25 Years of Experience	28 Years of Experience		39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean, Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
ROCKVILLE , MD	Winchester , VA	Laurel , MD	Arlington , VA
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: West Virginia University School Of Medicine	Med School: Loma Linda University in California	Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
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Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

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Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated in 2001

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What languages does Dr. Terry Kwak speak?: Dr. Terry Kwak speaks Korean, Spanish, and English.
Where is Dr. Terry Kwak's office located?: Dr. Terry Kwak's office is located at 14955 SHADY GROVE RD STE 180, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850.
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