Super Profile

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Ophthalmology*

4.7 (39)

Fairfax, VA

Accepting new patients

41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview
Locations
Experience
Insurance
Ratings & Reviews
About

Overview of Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Fairfax, VA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from New York University and is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Garfinkel, completed a residency at University of Michigan. Patients rated Dr. Garfinkel an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Garfinkel works at Practice in Fairfax, VA with other offices in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia 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.

Super Profile

5/5

Customize your search with filters that provide more Super Profile results near you

User Ratings (of at least 4.0)

Insurance Accepted

Headshot Available

Accepting New Patients

Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Garfinkel's Office Locations

1

Office
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA 22031 Directions (703) 698-9335
2

Medstar Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010 Directions (202) 877-3937
3

Office
5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1540, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Directions (301) 656-8100

View All Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Progressive High Myopia

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Treatment Frequency View other providers who treat this condition

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Treatment Frequency View other providers who treat this condition

Progressive High Myopia

Treatment Frequency View other providers who treat this condition

Check your insurance

Insurance Search

Please double-check when making an appointment.

View All Accepted Carriers

Aetna
Anthem
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
First Health
MultiPlan

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

Ratings & Reviews

Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

4.7

Average provider rating

Based on 39 ratings

Patient Ratings (39)

5 Star

(35)

4 Star

(1)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(3)

Leave a review

How was your appointment with Dr. Garfinkel?

Dr. Garfinkel's Office & Staff

Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
Staff friendliness and courteousness
Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Garfinkel

Level of trust in provider's decisions
How well provider explains medical condition(s)
How well provider listens and answers questions
Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

- Display Name
- City, State:
Your gender:
- Male
- Female
Your age group:
Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

How would you like to confirm your survey information?
- Email
- Phone
- Email Address:
- Phone Number:
Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.

Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD.

About Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Specialties*

Ophthalmology
*Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

Years of Experience

41 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English

NPI Number

1831163997

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Wayne St University

Residency

University of Michigan

Internship

St Joseph Mercy Hospital

Medical Education

New York University

Undergraduate School

University of Michigan / Ann Arbor

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Frequently Asked Questions

View all frequently asked questions View less frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garfinkel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Garfinkel accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Garfinkel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD work with?

Dr. Garfinkel works at Practice in Fairfax, VA with other offices in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, MD. View the full addresses on Dr. Garfinkel’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD treats?

Dr. Garfinkel has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Degenerative Disorders of Globe and Progressive High Myopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garfinkel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD in reviews?

39 patients have reviewed Dr. Garfinkel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garfinkel.

What are the benefits of calling vs online scheduling?

Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Garfinkel, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Garfinkel appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

Your Gut Bacteria May Impact Your Heart Health, Here's How

Olympic Gymnast Shannon Miller Talks Ovarian Cancer

FDA Asked to Investigate Logan Paul's Prime Energy Drink. What to Know

Telehealth Options

This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Garfinkel, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?

Find provider online now

Call now to make an appointment

(703) 698-9335

Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Overview of Dr. Richard Garfinkel, MD

Dr. Garfinkel's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

View All Accepted Carriers