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Dr. Maya Bitar, MD

Dr. Maya Bitar, MD

Ophthalmologist
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Fl 2A, Washington, DC
Dr. Maya Bitar is a board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the cornea, the front part of the eye, as well as refractive surgery including LASIK. She treats a variety of conditions that cause red eye, ranging from dry eye syndrome to tumors. Dr. Bitar has expertise in cataract surgery and all types of cornea transplantations, including the latest micro incision techniques like DMEK (Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty), which allows patients with Fuchs dystrophy and other causes of corneal swelling to recover their vision within a couple of weeks. Dr. Bitar completed her medical degree at Université Saint-Joseph Faculté de Médecine. She completed internships at Hôtel-Dieu de France and Henry Ford Hospital, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Louisville. She currently serves as an associate professor of ophthalmology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Bitar has published numerous peer reviewed articles and presented her work at national and international meetings. She is fluent in French and Arabic.
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4.50

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Maya Bitar

Dr. Maya Bitar is a board certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the cornea, the front part of the eye, as well as refractive surgery including LASIK. She treats a variety of conditions that cause red eye, ranging from dry eye syndrome to tumors. Dr. Bitar has expertise in cataract surgery and all types of cornea transplantations, including the latest micro incision techniques like DMEK (Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty), which allows patients with Fuchs dystrophy and other causes of corneal swelling to recover their vision within a couple of weeks. Dr. Bitar completed her medical degree at Université Saint-Joseph Faculté de Médecine. She completed internships at Hôtel-Dieu de France and Henry Ford Hospital, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Louisville. She currently serves as an associate professor of ophthalmology at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Bitar has published numerous peer reviewed articles and presented her work at national and international meetings. She is fluent in French and Arabic.

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Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Office location

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Fl 2A, Washington, DC 20037
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Université Saint-Joseph Faculté de Médecine
  • University of Louisville, Residency in Ophthalmology
  • Henry Ford Hospital (Internship)
  • Hôtel-Dieu de France (Internship)
  • University of Chicago, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
  • Miracles In Sight, Fellowship in Eye Bank
  • University of North Carolina, Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
  • Schepens Eye Research Institute, Fellowship in Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1336374115

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4.50
Wait time
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Bedside manner
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Dr. Maya Bitar's office is located at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Which board certifications does Dr. Maya Bitar have?

Dr. Maya Bitar is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Maya Bitar?

Dr. Maya Bitar frequently sees patients for Cataract, Dry Eye, Eye Infection, Keratoconus, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Maya Bitar on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Maya Bitar speak?

Dr. Maya Bitar speaks English, French, and Arabic.

How do patients rate Dr. Maya Bitar in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Dr. Maya Bitar. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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