Chevy Chase, MD
Ophthalmology
5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 650
Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Directions
4.9 out of 5
3,394 verified ratings
3,394 Ratings, 2493 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
Overall patient sentiment for Chevy Chase, MD is overwhelmingly positive: clinicians are described as highly skilled, compassionate, and communicative, with several patients crediting them for saving or preserving eyesight after emergency retina procedures. Staff and clinic operations are often called professional and pleasant. Common praises highlight thorough explanations, bedside manner, and long-term continuity of care. A few comments note occasional long waits, but clinical competence and successful retinal treatments are the dominant themes.
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Oct 28, 2025
Dr. Daniel M. Berinstein, MD
Staff from check-in to check-out was very efficient and caring. Retina Group of Washington's medical IT system enables staff to focus on current state of eyesight and avoid unneeded, repeat testing. Dr B. provided cler answers to my questions.
Oct 28, 2025
Dr B is the very best. He has saved my eyesight.
Oct 25, 2025
Fantastic professional!
Oct 25, 2025
Good advice and interventions from Dr. Berinstein,
Oct 25, 2025
Excellent.
Oct 25, 2025
Knowledgeable & personable.
Oct 24, 2025
Always a great experience, great Doctor
Oct 23, 2025
Aways thorough and pleasant! I totally trust him with my eye care.
Oct 23, 2025
I have been a patient of Doctor Johnson for many years . He explains all items of concern to you in detail that you can easily understand. His calming manner is exceptional.
Oct 23, 2025
Very little wait time. Dr Berinstein is always pleasant, sympathetic and helpful
Oct 23, 2025
I am a regular patient of Dr Lai. I have always received excellent care and treatment from my provider. He takes the time to explain my progress under my current treatment plan.
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent
Oct 22, 2025
Dr Sanders is a brilliant doctor who saved nmy eye sight. I am so grateful.
Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Sanders is the ultimate professional. He fixed a retina tear for me several years ago and I have not had a problem since. I see him once each year for a check up and his entire office support staff do their job well.
Oct 20, 2025
The staff and technicians are pleasant and helpful. Dr. Lai is always pleasant and informative.
The visits are always good.
Oct 17, 2025
Dr Lai always comes in the room with a very positive and calm demeanor. Which puts me at ease.And he gives me great advice to stay mentally and physically healthy!But most importantly he explains my condition step by step.I never feel rushed!
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Lai is thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly. He embodies all of the qualities of a great physician. I give him my highest recommendation.
Oct 16, 2025
As usual, Dr. Garfinkel was friendly, professional and well-versed in the medical field. Trudy Gallagher
Oct 16, 2025
Excellent
Oct 16, 2025
Wonderful
Oct 14, 2025
Great experience . Dr Reilly is wonderful . Her staff is very kind and courteous .
Oct 10, 2025
He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. He does not mind being asked questions and is always willing to answer them.
Oct 10, 2025
Dr. Berenstein has always been thorough in assessing my my eye issues. He leaves no stones unturned,ensuring that I'm keeping watch on any changes in my vision and reporting them to him imediately. His thoroughess, politeness and ability to hear my concerns give me confidence in his care.
Oct 8, 2025
Caring, informs patient as to problems and possible solutions.
Oct 8, 2025
Great experience! Entire staff
and Dr Do were great!!!
Oct 7, 2025
excellent all around
Oct 7, 2025
Comprehensive exam, friendly & attentive staff. Dr Garfinkel took time to review my status and answer questions in an unhurried manner. Excellent appointment.
Oct 3, 2025
Awesome doctor and well-run practice. Highly recommend!
Oct 3, 2025
Highly professional and personable doctor.
Expert in the conditions of my eyes.
Very efficient staff.
Oct 2, 2025
Dr Reilly is an excellent caring doctor. She makes eye injections as painless as possible. Excellent staff in every part of the patient experience.
Oct 1, 2025
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Berinstein for over 20 years, after emergency retina surgery was required. I appreciate his expertise and professionalism and trust his recommendations.
Sep 30, 2025
Very efficient and pretty quick. All personnel polite and pleasant. Doctor Garfinkle informative and thorough and reassuring.
Sep 30, 2025
I always have a pleasant experience. Dr. Johnson is wonderful and kind. He's very personable, caring and skilled. He listens, provides a full explanation and plans for treatment. I would highly recommend him to others.
Sep 29, 2025
Dr. Johnson is most considerate, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to patient care.
Sep 26, 2025
Dr. Do is amazing. When I was first diagnosed with AMD, I cried becaause I thought that was a blindness sentance. He reassured me that he would not let that happen, and he hasn't. After 5 years, my eyes are stable and I have good vision in spite of having AMD. I am very grateful for his excellent advice and care.
Sep 25, 2025
Dr. Lai a very effective and personable physician. He has been providing eye injections to me for years and knows the idiosyncrasies of my eyes well. Consequently, he makes the experience as comfortable as possible, both during the injection and afterwards as the injected eye recovers. I highly recommend him to patients with wet AMD.
Sep 25, 2025
I've seen Dr. Do only 3-4 times. Each time was a really great experience. He is kind, he listens , he's caring and I have never felt rushed. Really a wonderful physician. The office seems to be very well run and all of the front desk people are quite nice. Over all, I look forward to my visits believing there will be no snags on board!!
Regards,
Bonnie Barrow
Sep 24, 2025
Great experience dr sanders is the best
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent as usual!!
Sep 22, 2025
Dr. Do has aways spent the time necessary for his patients and listens to their concerns.
Sep 19, 2025
I have been seeing Dr Lai for almost 20 years. Appointment are in time, through, excellent discussion, allows time for questions / concerns.
Sep 18, 2025
God Bless you🙏🙏🙏 Dr. Sanders He save my eyes, he's the best, very intelligent professional, he care so much, overall the staff is amazing I love Dr. Sanders....Long live.
Sep 18, 2025
I see Dr. Garfinkel every 6 months, and he continually impresses me with his skills, warmth, and ability to explain everything in an easy-to-understand manner.
I have been seeing him for the past 10+ years and had 2 retinal tears repaired with laser surgery. He is friendly and caring, while also being very professional and competent. and I highly recommend him.
Sep 18, 2025
Dr Lai is professional, kind and examines my eyes really well. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Sep 18, 2025
Excellent caring and professional service. Dr. Garfinkel always takes the time to answer questions and explain treatment options.
Sep 18, 2025
Excellent ! Dr. Do is one of my favorites ... professional great & bed side manor ... highly recommend him.
Aug 29, 2025
A very pleasant and enjoyable experience.
Aug 28, 2025
A very, very impressive neurological ophthalmologist. Exceptional communications skills. Able to explain highly complex and rare conditions, treatment options available, relative pros and cons and potential complications against likelihood of success. Also is proactive in reaching out to my other medical specialists to ensure that he has access to all available data on my case. I cannot more highly recommend him.
Aug 28, 2025
Dr. Berinstein has a great bedside manner. He is personable and caring. He is extremely thorough in examining the eyes and taking into consideration all of the pertinent information regarding why a patient has come to see him. He has a good memory of information a patient has told him in the past. I think he is an excellent physician.
Aug 28, 2025
Dr.Garfinkel is very knowledgeable and has the ability to answer my questions in laymen’s terms that I can understand. I have been a patient of Dr.Garfinkel for many years and am confident in the care I receive.