Dr. Mariam Mathai, M.D.
The Retina Group of Washington
600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20852 Directions
4.9 out of 5
939 verified ratings
2 Locations
939 Ratings, 761 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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Feb 22, 2026
Always kind and informative.
Feb 21, 2026
She listened well and provided good information about what is involved with a procedure.
Feb 20, 2026
very caring and thorough, very professional
Feb 20, 2026
Saw me right away, answered all my questions and gave me good advice!
Feb 19, 2026
Took her time to explain in detail my condition and upcoming surgery. Great doctor!
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent service. Friendly service
Feb 19, 2026
Wonderful doctor and service.
Feb 19, 2026
Great
Feb 18, 2026
So effortless! Friendliest check in/check out staff. The tech was great! Dr. Mathai...very reassuring!
10/10!
Feb 17, 2026
Very through and nice
Feb 17, 2026
Cool with patient
Feb 16, 2026
Good end profecionale
Feb 14, 2026
She listenes well & is very caring.
Feb 13, 2026
Terrific Doctor. Easy exam
Feb 13, 2026
Everything perfect
Feb 13, 2026
She is great! Very caring and explains everything very well. Very knowledgeable.
Feb 12, 2026
It's always been pleasant and informati.ve
Feb 12, 2026
Touroughly professional as always
Feb 12, 2026
Very caring and great communicator!
Feb 12, 2026
Great staff!! Great doctor!!!
Feb 12, 2026
Was informative and addresswd my questions
Feb 12, 2026
She is always efficient and welcoming. My favorite doctor
Feb 12, 2026
She is very thorough in going over your situation and appears very caring
Feb 12, 2026
Very friendly and professional. She explained everything very well and in terms I could understand. It was a very pleasant experience!
Thanks!
Feb 11, 2026
Very positive.
Feb 5, 2026
Dr. Mathai treat me with dedication to make me get better.
Feb 5, 2026
She is skilled, thoughtful and kind; and she's saving me from blindness, so I think she's THE BEST.
Feb 5, 2026
Addressed my concerns and needs.
Feb 5, 2026
The Dr. Mariam Mathai was very courteous and professional, I felt very confortable with her. Thank You.
Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Mathai is very attentive and I would definitely go back to her again. The staff are very friendly. It takes a while for your eyes to dilate but the wait times seem longer than necessary.
Jan 31, 2026
Dr Mathai is very compassionate, caring, and thorough
Jan 31, 2026
Dr. Mathai made sure that I did not have any anxiety before surgery and that she is available to answer any questions or concerns post-surgery. Recovery is always best with sincere and caring health professional's providing outstanding patient care..
Jan 29, 2026
Concerned, professional and personable
Jan 29, 2026
Dr Mathai and her team are great, I am very grateful for everything they have done for me. Thank you.
Jan 29, 2026
Good parking. No wait time. Testing performed seamlessly. Dr Mathai explains well. No issues.
Jan 29, 2026
Always pleasant and professional. Takes time to explain treatment and care.
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Mathai is knowledgeable, caring, and professional. I highly recommended her.
Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Mathai is excellent. Very thorough and explains things very well. I'm very pleased with the results of my macular hole surgery and the treatment I received throughout my ordeal. She also identified that I had dry eye and adding additional tear drops to moisturize my eye will help my vision improve even more.
Jan 28, 2026
The doctor was professional and pleasant.
Jan 8, 2026
Everyone in the office is outstanding. All very professional, organized and efficient. This was my second appointment with Dr. Mathai to monitor the condition of my aging eyes and I am quite happy with her. She suscinctly informs me of my eye health, progress of my condition and instructions on what to do / watch out for. I highly recommend this office!
Jan 7, 2026
PPP - Pleasant, Polite, Professional.
Jan 7, 2026
Great
Jan 6, 2026
Dr Matthai seems thorough, knowledgeable, patient and caring. I am so glad I found her.
Jan 6, 2026
Everyone was very helpful and informative
Jan 6, 2026
Professional and well understood.
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. Mathai is excellent! She was able to see me and perform the procedure to correct my issue on very short notice. She diagnosed my issue, explained the cause, the corrective action that needed to be taken, and performed the procedure well. She has very good skills and was very considerate and compassionate during the course the laser procedure. I recommend her with high marks.
Jan 3, 2026
Dr. Matthia and the entire staff was wonderful!! They answered all my questions and explained everything they were doing. Dr. Matthia has a wonderful personality and top notch!
Dec 19, 2025
Dr. Mathai was phenomenal. She explained everything she was doing every step of the way and made sure to ask if I had any questions. From the front desk staff to the techs to the physicians, I would highly recommend this facility.
Dec 19, 2025
knowledgeable, professional
Dec 18, 2025
I had a great experience with Dr. Mathai.