Dr. Kenneth Taubenslag

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Dr. Kenneth J. Taubenslag is a vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist with the University of Maryland Medical System. He cares for patients with medical and surgical retina conditions and inflammatory eye disease, offering meticulous evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and clear counseling about recovery and long-term care. As an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, he is committed to teaching and collaborative, multidisciplinary care. Dr. Taubenslag earned his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed an internship with UPMC, ophthalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh, and a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at Vanderbilt Eye Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Patients seen in Baltimore and at the Midtown Campus benefit from his experience with modern retinal imaging, office-based injection therapies, retinal laser, and advanced surgical techniques.

Dr. Mariam Mathai

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Greenbelt, MD

Dr. Mariam Mathai is a vitreoretinal surgeon with The Retina Group of Washington who provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of retinal diseases. She offers the latest, research-backed techniques in the clinic and operating room, including modern vitrectomy approaches, and is committed to clear communication and compassionate, patient-centered decisions. Her interests include teaching and clinical research, with presentations at national meetings and publications in leading ophthalmology journals. Dr. Mathai graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, earned her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and completed an internal medicine internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. She served as chief resident during her ophthalmology residency at MedStar Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center and then completed a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery through Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, and The Retina Group of Washington.

Dr. Sneha Padidam

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Greenbelt, MD

Dr. Sneha Padidam is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for patients with diseases of the retina and vitreous, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears, and retinal detachment. She aims to combine advanced imaging and evidence-based treatments with clear communication, so people understand their diagnosis and options at every step. After ophthalmology residency at Detroit's Kresge Eye Institute, where she served as Chief Resident and earned top OKAP recognition, Dr. Padidam completed a two-year retina fellowship with the Retina Group of Washington. Her interests include medical and surgical management of macular disease, vein occlusions, and complex retinal detachments, as well as office-based procedures such as intravitreal injections and laser therapy. In addition to clinical care, her work has appeared in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and at major national meetings. Patients appreciate her thorough exams, practical counseling, and steady, compassionate approach to sight-threatening conditions.