Dr. Mariam Mathai, M.D.
The Retina Group of Washington
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20852 Directions
4.9 out of 5
824 verified ratings
2 Locations
824 Ratings, 652 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Patients consistently praise Dr. Mathai for clear explanations, professionalism, compassion, and thorough eye care. Many note efficient, kind staff and smooth, comfortable procedures; several comments describe successful treatments and careful review of retinal images or glaucoma follow-up. The tone is overwhelmingly positive with frequent appreciation for bedside manner, patient education, and trust in clinical decisions.
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Oct 27, 2025
She is excellent in all facets of her practice. She is able to explain the problems and solutions in a way that is clear to even the least knowledgeable patient. She’s very kind and caring.
Oct 26, 2025
She is always professional with a warm caring demeanor. In my experience, Dr Mathai is patient oriented and ensures she answers all questions and concerns.
Oct 24, 2025
Not only was she thorough with my exam, but she was so understanding and sensitive to my concerns. She offered objective and helpful information regarding all my questions. I felt heard and feel more confident about next steps.
Oct 24, 2025
Staff is very efficient. Dr. Mathai explains everything thoroughly!!! I have so much confidence in her!!!!! Great office and great experience!!!
Oct 24, 2025
She’s so easy going professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful. Thank you for the best care you gave. 🙏🏽
Oct 24, 2025
Very,very, good!!!
Oct 24, 2025
Very attentive. She explained everything calmly.
Oct 23, 2025
The office is very professional and the staff kind and efficient. Dr. Mathei listens and answers questions. Excellent experience.
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent experience, as always!
Oct 23, 2025
I had a very good appointment with Dr. Mathai. She is a great doctor who does a very good treatment. I would recommend her to anyone.
Oct 22, 2025
Muy buena Dra ,exelente profecional
Oct 19, 2025
Very professional and knowledgeable
Oct 19, 2025
Dr. Mathai is thorough and an excellent communicator.
Oct 18, 2025
Dr. Mathis and staff always provide excellent care for every appointment I've had.
Oct 18, 2025
Dr. Mathai is knowledgeable and clear with her explanations. She is energetic, thoughtful and decisive.
Oct 17, 2025
Dr. Mathai performed her usual high quality procedure with all the needed explanation of what she was doing and to keep me comfortable with the process, plus answering my questions clearly.
Oct 17, 2025
Great staff!!! Great doctor!!!
Oct 17, 2025
Everything went as expected Dr. Mathai was very good explaining everything
Oct 14, 2025
I had a great experience with Dr. Mathai. She was very friendly and easy to talk to, which made me feel comfortable right away. They explained everything clearly, taking the time to make sure I understood my situation and the possible options. I really appreciated how supportive they were throughout the appointment — I never felt rushed or dismissed.
Dr. Mathai also laid out the next steps in a way that was simple and reassuring, so I left knowing exactly what to expect moving forward. Overall, a very positive and professional experience. I’d definitely recommend Dr. Mathai to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable doctor.
Oct 10, 2025
Fast and efficient. I didn't have to wait. The doctor carefully explained the images of my retinas.
Oct 10, 2025
Very professional! Explains every very well. Listens to my concerns.
Oct 8, 2025
Pretty routine at this point. No wait time. Everything explained well and opportunity to ask questions. Support staff and receptionist always welcoming and helpful.
Oct 8, 2025
Professional and experienced. Figured out my issue quickly and put a plan in place to help. I would highly recommend her
Oct 8, 2025
Top notch professional
Oct 4, 2025
I can't praise her enough. The office staff was exceptional.
Oct 3, 2025
Very pleasant and friendly takes her time and explains things I ask about she deserves the highest rating
Oct 3, 2025
Dr.Mathai is very professional and the nicest person!
Always a great experience.
Oct 1, 2025
Dr Mathai explained and answered all of my questions.she gave me a plan of actions
Sep 30, 2025
She is really good, explained everything so well. Thank you.
Sep 26, 2025
I am grateful that I ended up in the hands of Dr. Mathai. She was thorough, knowledgeable, considerate, making me feel I was in good and patient hands during a frightening and unexpected event.
Additionally, the staff was efficient and kind. The little gestures really can matter and reassure someone who is already having a challenging day.
Sep 25, 2025
Office technicians were very helpful and of course Dr M was very efficient.
thank you
Alby Williams
Sep 23, 2025
Very good.
I was treated and and my eye is responding well.
Sep 23, 2025
Dr. Mathai was prompt, professional, and gave information that I could understand.
Sep 22, 2025
Very informative and professional!!!
Sep 20, 2025
Dr. Mathai is knowledgeable, compassionate, and a good listener. She thoroughly answered all of my questions.
Sep 19, 2025
Everything went very smoothly.
Sep 18, 2025
Ireally a ppreciatethe care, kindness and attentionyou gave it made a big differenceI'm truly greatful
Sep 18, 2025
She was wonderful, as always. She genuinely cares about my health and that's the most important thing for me.
Sep 18, 2025
As always, except for having a needle stuck into my eyeball, the experience was fine. The staff is professional and personable. I was seen fairly quickly. In all, I couldn't ask for better treatment.
Sep 18, 2025
Dr. MathAi was professional and helpful and very knowledgeable. Excellent bedside manner. The young man who checked me in was terrific as were Victoria and Mohammed. The young woman who checked me out was cold and impersonal.
Sep 18, 2025
Thorough. Friendly. Professional. Answered all wuestions
Sep 18, 2025
Felt a little rushed, maybe because she was behind her schedule.
But she gave a very good advice, suggesting me to seek another ophthalmologist to followup on glaucoma.
Sep 18, 2025
Felt comfortable in her expert care. Love that the appointment went smoothly and quickly without feeling rushed
Sep 17, 2025
Great doctor!!!
Sep 16, 2025
Very thorough, intelligent, considerate and knowledgable. Great doctor!
Sep 16, 2025
She is very patient with people
Jul 30, 2025
She was wonderful! Great asset to the practice.
Jul 29, 2025
Always a pleasure to meet with Dr. Mathai. She clearly answers any questions I have and keeps me informed about the condition of my eyes.
Jul 29, 2025
Exellent, as usual. Dr. Mathai is both enormously informative, impressively skillful at her medical work and great with people.
Jul 26, 2025
Dr. Mathai is so good at what she does, so professional, while also so empathetic and caring.