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Dr. Eric David Weichel, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
The Retina Group Of Washington Pllc 16901 Melford Blvd Ste 111, Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 805-5395

Overview
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Brief Intro

Prior to beginning his post-graduate training, Dr. Weichel completed a combined six-year Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine program at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. He then served as an intern in Internal Medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center, was a resident in Ophthalmology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital. Before joining RGW, he spent 13 years with the US Armyâ€”rising to the rank of Lieutenant Colonelâ€”and served as the Director of Vitreoretinal Surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the Staff Vitreoretinal surgeon at the National Eye Institute/National Institute of Health. Dr. Weichel is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at both Georgetown University and the Uniformed Services University of Health Services in Bethesda, Md. His hospital affiliations include Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Friendship Ambulatory Surgical Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Silver Spring Ophthalmology Ambulatory Surgical Center and the Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Weichel is an active member of the Retina Society, the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Widely published with more than 40 journal articles, interviews, textbook chapters, posters and videos to his credit, Dr. Weichel has lectured or presented nationally and internationally on over 30 occasions. His research resume includes more than 20 studies and trials as principal investigator or co-investigator. He also serves as a Peer Reviewer for the Ophthalmology Journal, Retina Journal, Ophthalmic Surgery, Laser and Imaging Journal and American Family Physician Journal.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Northeast Ohio Medical University - 1996

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

The Retina Group Of Washington
16901 Melford Blvd Ste 111, Bowie, MD 20715
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
Retinal Detachment
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Retinal Detachment Repair
Lens and Cataract Procedures
Lens and Cataract Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Priority Partners
Oscar Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mutual of Omaha
CareSource
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual
Avesis
Medicaid
MedStar Family Choice
UnitedHealthcare
GEHA
Cigna
US Family Health Plan
Tricare
Riverside Health
Meritain Health
Kaiser Permanente

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