Dr. Apoorv Chebolu

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Falls Church, VA

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 Salman

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Alexandria, VA

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. Connor Ericksen

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Newport News, VA

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.