Silver Spring, MD
Ophthalmology
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 1104
Silver Spring, MD 20910 Directions
4.9 out of 5
2,128 verified ratings
2,128 Ratings, 1594 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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Oct 28, 2025
Dr. Aziz A. Khanifar, MD
Patients with Macular Degeneration know it is not easy to have a shot inside your eye. Once you trust your doctor the problem is solved. I trust Dr. Aziz Khanifar and this trust and the way he treats his patients make it easy. He respects his patients.
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
He is always patient, kind at the same time professional.
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
Dr. Vu and his staff are always personable, efficient, and professional. Dr. Vu explains his exam and results in simple and clear language.
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 9, 2025
Dr. Vu gave me a detailed exam and showed me pictures of my eye explaining in detail. I feel so lucky to have Dr. Vu as my opthamologist/AMD doctor. His office staff is also excellent.
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
Very pleasant, provided explanation very clear and address all questions and concern. Never feels rush— provides a great experience for the patient.
Oct 8, 2025
Dr. Reshma Katira is a skill and knowledgeable professional. I reallly appreciate her compassion approach to listening my concerns and explains diagnosis clearly. I’ll be more than happy to recommend her to friends and family
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 5, 2025
Dr. Vu was referred to me by Dr. David Ephraim, a third generation optometrist, who my family have visited for three generations. I have no regrets. Dr. Vu is knowledgeable, experienced, kind, and caring! The office staff members are wonderful too! Efficient and Professional!
Oct 4, 2025
I can't praise her enough. The office staff was exceptional.
Oct 4, 2025
He was very very excellent doctor to me I had him for long time and took good care of me I would give him triple stars ******************************** Ias much I can give him I will not replace him as my doctor.
Thank you so much
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 24, 2025
Front Desk staff and technicians are high professional and help me with the process.
Dr Katira is very knowledgeable , listing to me and answer all the questions and treatments are appropriate.
Thank you for taking good care of my eyes.
The office is very clean and welcoming.
I will highly recommend others to RGW.
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 19, 2025
Excellent service.
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.