Silver Spring, MD
Ophthalmology
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1104
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Directions
4.9 out of 5
2,180 verified ratings
2,180 Ratings, 1,683 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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Dec 6, 2025
Dr. Cuong D. Vu, MD
Always a good experience with Dr. Vu and the staff at this busy, but well-run, office. No one like having a needle stuck into their eyeball, but this crew makes it as literally and figuratively painless as possible. Highly recommend.
Dec 5, 2025
I have total confidence in her. She restored vision in my left eye. Prior to that, I was virtually blind in that eye!
Dec 4, 2025
As always I can depend on Dr. Vu to provide a thorough examination of my eyes and provide feedback that is easy to understand. I appreciate his careful monitoring of my condition.
Dec 4, 2025
Kind, knowledgeable, and listens!
Dec 3, 2025
Dr. Katira, she’s one of the best doctors I’ve ever met. She’s great with her patience and she was really great to me and thanks to God sending me to her. Thank you Dr. katia
Nov 27, 2025
Detailed, caring and professional.
Nov 25, 2025
She was great as always.
Nov 22, 2025
She examined both of my eyes, told me how each eye was doing, and told me both what I needed to do and what to expect. I was very satisfied.
Nov 22, 2025
Dr. Vu is an expert clinician with an outstanding bedside manner.
The office staff is first rate.
My office visit, procedure and interactions were flawless.
Nov 22, 2025
Kind, thorough and caring
Nov 22, 2025
Staff and Doctors are friendly and take good care of the patient's
Nov 21, 2025
Excellent. Dr. Vu is very knowledgeable.
Nov 21, 2025
Dr. Katira is an excellent doctor. My vision had been improving since I started treatment under her care!
Nov 21, 2025
Staff is very friendly and the process of my appointment went smooth;y.
Nov 20, 2025
Dr. Mathai has been taking care of my diabetic retinopathy for nearly two years. I am now stable, my vision with my glasses (always worn) is 20/20. The treatments were easy, and her manner is gentle, always ensuring my comfort. If you need an eye professional... she is the person you should choose.
Nov 20, 2025
My experience with Dr. Katira was very positive. She was thorough with explaining my condition and what the next steps would be. I found her to be professional and caring.
Nov 19, 2025
Excellent!
Nov 19, 2025
Dr Katira cares about her patients
Nov 19, 2025
Timely, thorough, very knowledgeable. Thank you
Nov 19, 2025
Dr Khanifar was very patience and understanding with me and answer questions about my eyes he made me feel comfortable.
Nov 19, 2025
Dr. Katira shows compassion and concern for my Mom's condition. She is thorough in explaining her treatment and patient and caring.
Nov 18, 2025
On time informative, pleasant great visit
Nov 18, 2025
Great dr
Nov 18, 2025
everything went smoothly from the minute I walked in. The whole staff are very kind, friendly and professional. Dr. Mathai is a pleasure ... she's very caring and explains things thoroughly. I have been a patient for a few years and always felt well cared for.
Nov 15, 2025
Dr. Vu was very kind, and I was very satisfied.
Nov 14, 2025
She’s great!
Nov 14, 2025
My examination went very smoothly, with no unexpected problems.
Nov 14, 2025
I have been a patient at Retina Group for a couple of years now. the staff is professional, friendly and pleasant throughout. Dr. Khanifar takes time to address my concerns which means he listens and makes sure you understands. I am grateful to have een referred to him.
Nov 14, 2025
Went very smoothly. No complaints.
Nov 13, 2025
Dr. Katira is knowledgeable, friendly, and at the top of her craft. She is your eyes’ best friend.
Nov 12, 2025
All staff were very professional and polite.Dr. Mathai was very empathetic when I told her my dad had passed last week. 🌹🙏🏻💔 Also, I will be sending a few family members who have vision difficulties. The work she and Dr. Turlapati have done have allowed me to once again become sighted, and not walking around using my white blind cane! This has allowed.me.to be able to see👀 new and old faces and to read books again without using Braille or having to be read to. I am thrilled to have this part of my life restored!!!
Sincerely, Claire Delores Parks
Nov 12, 2025
Always professional, courteous and minimal waiting. Very impressed with the whole experience.
Nov 12, 2025
Dr. Katira is gentle (which matters if you're getting eye injections) and answers all questions..
In other words, she's terrific.
Nov 12, 2025
I was well-pleased with all of the serv ices that I received at the Retina Group on 11-11-25. The technicians and the front-desk staff were all friendly and competent.
Nov 11, 2025
Efficient and friendly
Nov 11, 2025
Every visit with Dr. Mathai has been very positive!
Nov 8, 2025
Enjoyed the visit. She was thorough and informative.
Nov 8, 2025
Always professional
Nov 8, 2025
Dr. Mathis took me as an urgent patient and explained the procedure I needed to have done. Very kind and patient.
Nov 7, 2025
This is one of the best Retina doc's I have worked with. Very knowledgeable, proactive, approachable and her staff are very courteous , efficient and all work is done ia professional manner. As a Physician, i will incorporate some aspects of her practice into our Group.
Nov 7, 2025
great
Nov 7, 2025
I appreciate Dr. Msthai, who is always prompt and listens to my issues and responds accordingly.
Nov 6, 2025
Very thorough, very knowledgable, and very attenttve to my questions and concerns. Thoughtful addressing of the issues and direct and measured recommendations for the steps going orward.
Nov 6, 2025
Dr. Mathai and her staff are always courteous and go the extra step to educate the patient on their findings and possible treatments.
Nov 6, 2025
Good morning 🙏 Everyone ,Very friendly and and helpful, the place is clean and she's right on time ⏲️. Keep up the good work everyone works and Dr Mariam Mathai is the best 👌 👍
Nov 5, 2025
Great. Dr. Mathai is professional, pleasant, and knows what she is doing.
Nov 5, 2025
Dr. Mathai is an excellent ophthalmologist in her knowledge, experience, professionalism, caring heart for her patients. I’m very grateful and thankful under her care for my eyes situations!!!
Nov 4, 2025
Dr. Mathai is always very efficient and has an excellent doctor patient persona. She takes the time to answer any questions I have during my visits. I know that I am an excellent hands with Dr. Mathai.
Nov 4, 2025
No problems. The tech and the doctor were on time and very competent. The office staff are friendly and competent.
Nov 1, 2025
Dr.Mathai is very professional, patient and explains the process in detail .