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Dr. Gordon Andrew Byrnes, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
The Retina Group Of Washington Pllc 6354 Walker Ln Ste 100, Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-8822

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Brief Intro

Dr. Byrnes first pursued his passion for medicine at the University of Colorado where he received a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) in Molecular/Cellular Biology. He then went to the F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences where he was awarded a Doctor of Medicine degree. His post-doctoral training started with a Family Practice internship at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. and was followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at the National Naval Medical Center and a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery/Ocular Oncology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. For more than 10 years, Dr. Byrnes trained ophthalmologists as a Residency Program Director at the National Naval Medical Center. He also has worked extensively as a volunteer staff member at the National Institute of Health (NIH), performing patient consultations and surgeries for national research projects. His multifaceted role at The Retina Group of Washington includes serving as a surgical instructor for the practiceâ€™s Retinal Surgery Fellowship program. Dr. Byrnes is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an Examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology. He holds licenses in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., and is affiliated with Washington Hospital Center and Inova Fairfax Oaks Hospital. He heads the latterâ€™s Retinal Surgery Section, one of the busiest and most respected facilities of its kind in Northern Virginia. A participant in numerous clinical and laboratory research projects throughout his career, Dr. Byrnes assisted in NIH studies on macular degeneration, uveitis and ocular lymphoma. He was the principal investigator for the Ozurdex Implant--which gained FDA approval and is used extensively todayâ€”and has over 20 published abstracts and 30 published articles to his credit, including a piece entitled â€œHow Trout Seeâ€ for Fly Fisherman. Dr. Byrnes is a frequent presenter at regional and national meetings and he oversees an annual retinal meeting in the Washington, D.C. area. He has received humanitarian and teaching awards and also volunteers as a Staff Ophthalmologist at the Fairfax Lyons Clinic.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Wills Eye Institute

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Arabic

Location & Hours

The Retina Group Of Washington
6354 Walker Ln Ste 100, Alexandria, VA 22310
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
Retinal Detachment
Cataract
Glaucoma
Keratitis
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Diabetic Retinopathy

Procedures Performed

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

Insurance Accepted

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

Innovation Health
Virginia Premier Health Plan
Magellan Health
Cigna
Optima Health
AARP
Tricare
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Priority Partners
Medicare
University of Maryland Health Partners
Kaiser Permanente
Meritain Health
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Humana
GEHA
Aetna Better Health
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareSource
Mutual of Omaha

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