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Dr. Vinay Desai, MD

Dr. Vinay Desai, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Vinay Desai, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rockville, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Fairfax Hospital and Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320 Rockville, MD 20852
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desai specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Desai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desai

4.0

20 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
65%
65%
4 Star
15%
15%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen – Feb 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marc – Jun 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bill Cosgrove – Jun 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ruth B Berman – Apr 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 13, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Stewart Williamd – Sep 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Peter Cohen MD – Sep 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jul 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Yvonne L Kester – Jul 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Priscilla Bowman – Jul 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jun 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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judith l jones – Jun 12, 2020
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About Me

biography

"I am proud to be part of such an incredibly well trained and experienced group of retinal specialists and surgeon. All of us take pride in providing the highest standard of care—and in being driven and dedicated to delivering the most precise...read more
  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Penn State University College Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School
  • Tufts University School Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1996
  • Cooper Hospital University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1992
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

The Retina Group of Washington PLLC600 Jefferson Plz Ste 320 Rockville, MD 20852
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The Retina Group of Washington PLLC7501 Greenway Center Dr Ste 700 Greenbelt, MD 20770
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Practice

MedStar Washington Hospital Center110 Irving St NW Washington, DC 20010
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600 Fairfax, VA 22031
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd
    Falls Church, VA 22042
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd
    Bethesda, MD 20814
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    12% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

    8118 Good Luck Rd
    Lanham, MD 20706
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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