About Us
Proudly serving the Washington Metropolitan area for over 45 years
For more than 45 years, Eye Associates of Washington has been providing eye care to the families of Washington Metropolitan area. All of our doctors are board certified members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Our philosophy is to provide top-notch medical treatment in a warm and caring atmosphere. Many of our patients and staff have developed long- term relationships, and are routinely on a first name basis.
Our expertise includes Cataract surgery with advanced lens technology, Glaucoma, Cornea, Laser Vision Correction, Contact Lens, Dry Eyes, a variety of cosmetic & upper eyelid and facial surgery. We are one of the most experienced in the areas of Botox™ and injectable dermal fillers.
Our doctors and staff are highly skilled and qualified eye care professionals. Through continuing medical education, they demonstrate a commitment to ophthalmology. They are well-versed in the current medical literature.
Through advanced courses, they are skilled in the latest technology to diagnose and treat eye diseases.
Physicians and clinical research staff at Eye Associates have been engaged in many phase I-IV clinical research studies, and consulting projects within the field of eye care. A key that is essential to establishing that medicine, treatment and surgical intervention is safe and effective for patients. These projects have helped to improve treatments for glaucoma, dry eye, allergies, and diseases of the retina.
In addition to providing state-of–the art medical and surgical eye care, Eye Associates of Washington continues to give back to the D.C. Metropolitan community through resident training at Georgetown University, the Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Medical Center, and charity work.
Our offices are conveniently located in upper Northwest DC and Tysons Corner VA. Both offices are wheelchair accessible.
Doctors
OculoplasticSurgeons
Paul T. Gavaris, M.D.
Lauren Z. Gavaris, M.D.
Cataract Surgeons
Frank S. Ashburn, Jr., M.D.
Melanie J. Buttross, M.D.
Glaucoma Specialist and Surgeon
Frank S. Ashburn, Jr., M.D.
General and Medical Ophthalmology
Shilpa D. Rose, M.D.
Refractive Surgery
Mark Whitten, M.D.
Giving Back
Eye Associates of Washington DC have been long time supporters of the International eye Foundation, where Dr. Frank Ashburn served as president. Through our generous contributions we have helped thousands of people all over the world receive eye care, surgery and glasses.
- Lions Eye Bank
- Glaucoma Caucus
- International Eye Foundation
- Catholic Charities
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- Washington Hospital Center
- Georgetown Hospital
- George Washington Hospital
- Children's National Medical Center
