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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.8 (61)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD

Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital. Dr. Schefkind, completed a residency at Scheie Eye Inst University Penn. Patients rated Dr. Schefkind an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Schefkind works at Schefkind Eye Care in Alexandria, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Nearsightedness and Disorder of Choroid along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Schefkind's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kingstowne office location
    7013d Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22310 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 997-9710
  2. 2
    Mark J. Schefkind M.d. PC
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 214, Alexandria, VA 22306 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 997-9710

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  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Nearsightedness
Disorder of Choroid
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Eye Pain
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Presbyopia
Visual Field Defects
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Behçet's Disease
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
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    4.8
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    Based on 61 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1972500650
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Scheie Eye Inst University Penn
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bryn Mawr Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Schefkind is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Schefkind works at Schefkind Eye Care in Alexandria, VA. View the full address on Dr. Schefkind’s profile.

    Dr. Schefkind has seen patients for Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Nearsightedness and Disorder of Choroid, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schefkind on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    61 patients have reviewed Dr. Schefkind. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schefkind.

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