Silver Spring, MD
Ophthalmology
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1104
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Directions
4.9 out of 5
2,344 verified ratings
2,344 Ratings, 1,801 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 feedback for the Silver Spring, MD practice is strongly positive: patients consistently praise clear explanations, professionalism, compassion, and efficient, friendly staff. Many note thorough exams, attentive bedside manner, and confidence in treatment plans—especially for retinal/macular conditions and injections. A few comments mention brief feelings of being rushed. Commonly referenced providers are not named per instructions; the collective care is described as expert, communicative, and reassuring.
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This AI summary is automatically generated from published patient reviews. It highlights common themes from the reviews, but as with all AI-generated content, there may be errors. Please exercise caution and refer to the original reviews for full context.
Apr 17, 2026
Dr. Mariam Mathai, M.D.
Dr. Mathai was informative and reviewed things clearly.
Apr 15, 2026
Well organized office from check in to departure.
Apr 14, 2026
Dr. Mathai is great! She’s super knowledgeable, highly skilled, and compassionate. The technicians and support staff at the office are also great. I highly recommend this practice!
Apr 9, 2026
Excellent
Apr 9, 2026
Staff was pleasant and efficient process to get through appointment quickly.
Apr 9, 2026
My retina tear was successfully treated the first go around.
Apr 7, 2026
Excellent service
Apr 6, 2026
Friendly, professional, efficient, explains clearly.
Apr 5, 2026
A great doctor !
Apr 5, 2026
Very good.
Apr 1, 2026
Quickly done from start to finish
Apr 1, 2026
Great with Patients and
answering questions and issues.
Mar 31, 2026
Very precise in describing and explaining the issue in question, all done in a timely fashion!
Mar 29, 2026
As always, Dr Mathai was thorough in her examination and in her explanations.
Mar 28, 2026
My experience was great. The office staff was very friendly and supportive. Very pleasant and calm environment. My doctor was informative with where my health status is currently. She help me understand how to address my circumstances and gave me her best opinions on what to expect moving forward. I love this clinic for everyone's loving and caring nature with regards to my well being.
Mar 27, 2026
Dr. Mathai clearly explained the results of her examination and also provided printed material to review later. Her patience and her knowledge of clinical trials was very much appreciated.
Mar 27, 2026
Dr. Mathai was tremendously helpful with giving me options and explaining a complicated situation.
Mar 27, 2026
Helpful, assuring, professional.
Mar 27, 2026
Dr Mathai was excellent. I was experiencing a change in my vision. She was able to get me in very quickly and explained the changes and began treating immediately. I was very confident in my care.
Mar 26, 2026
Great exam and explanation of findings. Very personable
Mar 25, 2026
So good 😊
Mar 25, 2026
Always a pleasant visit
Mar 25, 2026
My experience with Dr Mariam Mathai was wonderful.
Mar 24, 2026
Great
Mar 24, 2026
Very good
Mar 14, 2026
A very long wait but Dr. Katira did a good job examining me and explaining her findings.
Mar 13, 2026
Dr Mathai is fantastic. Very knowledgeable, precise, and takes the time to explain complex medical information.
Mar 13, 2026
She is thorough and helpful
Mar 13, 2026
Caring, thorough exam.
Mar 13, 2026
Dr. Katira is excellent eye specialist. Very attentive and dedicated to her patients. Highly professional. Thanks a lot for your care Dr, Katira.
Mar 12, 2026
I see her every 2 months for injections into the eyeball (!). She has always been attentive to my comfort during and after the shots, and focused on the progress of my condition. My wife, who accompanies me each time, and I are both very impressed.
Mar 11, 2026
Kind and professional doctor.
Mar 11, 2026
Very thorough and efficient. Very good at listening and explaining.
Mar 10, 2026
Answered all of my questions and a great job taking care of my eyes.
Mar 7, 2026
Professional office with a very nice team. Always on time. No long waits. Dr Mathai is truly committed to helping me.
Mar 7, 2026
My experience was great. She is a very good doctor
Mar 7, 2026
The best retina specialist in the DMV!
Mar 7, 2026
Some doctors are real problem solvers, not just diagnosticians. Dr. Mathai is one of the best. She's caring, gentle and informative. Actually, she's the best.
Mar 6, 2026
Dr. Vu has excellent patience skills. He is knowledgeable and explained my condition is terms that I understood.
Good guy!
Mar 6, 2026
Dr Katira always answers all my questions, always upbeat and just one of the friendliest people you could hope to meet. Plus, I didn't need a shot!
Overall great experience!
Mar 3, 2026
She is terrific
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent!
Feb 28, 2026
Very good.
Feb 27, 2026
Staff very friendly and helpful. Examination was thorough and Dr. Mathai explained everything so I had a good understanding of situation.
Feb 27, 2026
Dr. Mariam Mathai a very good doctor she Explain everything to make it so I can understand it. about my eye issue.
Feb 27, 2026
This Doctor is the best and she gets 5 stars!
Feb 26, 2026
Great care service provided.
Thank you!
Feb 25, 2026
My experience with the eye doctor was great. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the doctor explained everything clearly. The eye exam was quick and comfortable, and I felt well taken care of throughout the visit.
Feb 25, 2026
efficient, friendly, answered all questions
Feb 25, 2026
I am happy to have met Dr Mathai. She was kind, knowledgeable and thorough. She took the time with me to answer my questions.