Dr. Alexander Melamud

4.9
568 ratings398 reviews
OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Fairfax, VA
(703) 698-9335
Accepts Medicare

Location

8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Fl 6
Fairfax, VA 22031-4621

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Disease
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Endophthalmitis
Intraocular Lens Implantation
Macular Degeneration
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About Me

Dr. Alexander Melamud is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal disease and vitreoretinal surgery. He treats a range of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, including retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and endophthalmitis. Dr. Melamud performs advanced procedures such as pars plana vitrectomy and complex cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Melamud is actively involved in research as a principal and co-investigator in clinical trials, with numerous peer-reviewed publications. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and co-directs the fellowship program with The Retina Group of Washington. Dr. Melamud also volunteers internationally, providing surgical care in Africa, Asia, and South America.

Training

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Retinal Disease

    Duke University Medical Center

    Fellowship
  • Internal Medicine

    New York University Hospital

    Residency
  • Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    Cleveland Clinic

    Residency
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Master of Arts

    Case Western Reserve

    Masters / PhD
  • Case Western Reserve University

    Doctor of Medicine

    Case Western Reserve

    Medical School
  • Columbia University

    Bachelor of Arts

    Columbia University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor

    Washingtonian

Publications & Press

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
DC, MD, VA
License Numbers
MD036660, D0065744, 0101241613