Dr. Ali Salman

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. 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.