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Dr. Anna Mackin is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who provides the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina care. She treats retinal detachments and tears, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other complex retinal conditions using state-of-the-art imaging, laser, injections, and microsurgery. Dr. Mackin earned her medical degree from the University of Colorado in 2015, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2019, and finished a fellowship in diseases and surgery of the retina, macula, and vitreous as the Snyder Family Endowed Fellow at the University of Chicago in 2021. She has been recognized for research on age-related macular degeneration and received the Best Fellow Paper (Been-Fisher) Award from the Chicago Ophthalmological Society. Patients describe her as thorough, kind, and dedicated to helping people understand their diagnosis and feel supported at every step.

Dr. Apoorv Chebolu is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon at Virginia Retina Specialists who treats the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions. His expertise includes diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, complex retinal detachment repair, and secondary intraocular lens solutions. He also performs advanced procedures such as subretinal injections for gene therapy and manages inherited retinal diseases and uveitis. Dr. Chebolu strives to combine meticulous surgery with compassionate, straightforward counseling so patients and families understand each option. A Northern Virginia native, Dr. Chebolu earned a computer engineering degree with high distinction from the University of Virginia and completed his MD at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He served as chief resident during ophthalmology residency at Albany Medical Center and completed fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. His recognitions include the Cetner Award, Veterans Affairs Resident of the Year, Best Fellow Case Presentation (Atlantic Coast Retina Club), and a Fellow Excellence in Teaching Award.

Dr. Ali R. Salman is a vitreoretinal surgeon and retina specialist at The Retina Group of Washington. He treats the full range of medical and surgical retinal conditions with a careful, patient-first approach that emphasizes education and timely intervention. His practice includes management of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, vascular occlusions, and urgent retinal problems requiring advanced imaging and surgery. Dr. Salman earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude in biomedical engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his MD at VCU School of Medicine. After an internship at Riverside Regional Medical Center, he completed ophthalmology residency at the Mayo Clinic, where he served as Chief Resident. He then completed a high-volume, two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Retina Consultants of Minnesota, receiving the VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award and contributing to multiple clinical trials. Board-certified and active in national societies, he is bilingual in English and Arabic. Dr. Salman is committed to combining cutting-edge techniques with clear communication and compassionate care to preserve and restore vision.

Dr. Sundeep Kasi is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for patients with medical and surgical diseases of the retina. He treats conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, retinal vascular occlusive disease, macular disease, and uveitis. He brings a patient-first approach that emphasizes listening, clear explanations, and thoughtful follow-up. Dr. Kasi completed medical training at the University of Pennsylvania, ophthalmology residency training at the University of California, San Francisco, and advanced vitreoretinal fellowship training at Wills Eye Hospital. He has served as a clinical instructor and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications. His goal is to combine proven therapies with new advances to help protect and restore sight whenever possible.

Dr. Connor Ericksen is a fellowship-trained retina specialist with Riverside Health who cares for patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous. He treats conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, and retinal detachment, offering both clinic-based therapies and advanced retina surgery. Patients often remark that he treats them like family and takes time to ensure they understand each step of their care. Dr. Ericksen earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, followed by a surgical retina fellowship with Wolfe Eye Clinic/Wolfe Surgery Center in Iowa. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Throughout his training, Dr. Ericksen received multiple awards recognizing his service to the community and his compassionate care for patients and colleagues. He has volunteered his time to provide vision screenings and glaucoma evaluations for individuals with limited access to eye care. Outside of work, he enjoys an active life with his family, including biking, skiing, and staying active outdoors.

Dr. Bryan A. Strelow is an ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous. He cares for adults with vision-threatening retinal conditions and partners closely with referring doctors to deliver timely, compassionate care. Dr. Strelow earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, completed ophthalmology residency at the UNC Kittner Eye Center—serving as chief resident—and pursued fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Midwest Retina in Columbus, Ohio. He also holds a BS in Biology from Elon University and a Master of Arts from Duke University Divinity School. Patients choose Dr. Strelow for clear communication, thoughtful counseling about treatment options, and meticulous surgical technique. He treats age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular holes and tears, and offers in-office laser procedures and advanced vitrectomy surgery when needed. Dr. Bryan Strelow knew the title “Dr. Strelow” from a young age. Growing up with his father, Dr. Scott Strelow, an ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience, Dr. Bryan Strelow witnessed the transformative power of restoring sight. This exposure fueled his own passion, leading him to leave the Roanoke Valley for North Carolina to pursue his medical education and training. After subspecialty training in Columbus, Ohio, he, and his family, missing the Blue Ridge’s beauty, returned to Roanoke. Dr. Strelow enjoys outdoor sports, exploring new activities with his children, and discovering new places with his wife. Beyond ophthalmology, he is a UNC Tar Heel, technology enthusiast, and soccer lover.

Dr. Singh is a vitreoretinal surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. She cares for patients with common and complex retinal problems, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, macular degeneration, macular holes and puckers, and retinal tears and detachments. Her approach emphasizes clinical excellence, thoughtful counseling, and helping patients understand both the “why” and the “what next” for their vision care. Her training includes ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship training at Beth Israel Lahey Health, along with prior research fellowship experience in ocular angiogenesis at the John A. Moran Eye Center. Dr. Singh earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia / Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and also holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. Dr. Singh’s work reflects a deep commitment to service and improving vision health, and her research has been presented at major meetings including ARVO and ASCRS.