Dr. Eric Weichel

4.9
420 ratings320 reviews
OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Bowie, MD
(301) 805-5395
Accepts Medicare

Location

16901 Melford Blvd, Suite 111
Bowie, MD 20715
Accepting New Patients

Areas of Expertise

Vitreoretinal Surgery
Intraocular Foreign Body Injuries
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About Me

Dr. Weichel is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon dedicated to helping patients understand their eye conditions and actively participate in their care. He treats a range of retinal disorders, including retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes, macular edema, and complications from eye injuries, using advanced surgical techniques to achieve the best possible visual outcomes. With a philosophy centered on patient education and partnership, Dr. Weichel works closely with each person to create a personalized treatment plan.

Dr. Weichel earned his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and completed an internal medicine internship at Tripler Army Medical Center before training in ophthalmology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He then pursued a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Wills Eye Hospital. Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and an assistant professor at Uniformed Services University, he draws on extensive experience from over a decade of military service, including serving as Director of Vitreoretinal Surgery at Walter Reed.

An active researcher, Dr. Weichel has contributed to numerous studies and journal articles on topics such as combat-related eye injuries, epiretinal membranes, and cataract formation after vitrectomy. He is a member of several professional organizations and remains committed to advancing the field of retina care while providing compassionate, comprehensive treatment to every patient.

Training

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Vitreoretinal Surgery

    Thomas Jefferson University

    Fellowship
  • Internal Medicine

    Tripler Army Medical Center

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Residency
  • Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

    Combined Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine

    Northeast Ohio Medical University

    Medical School

Publications & Press

  • Cataract formation in patients after undergoing a small gauge vitrectomy

    Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting
  • Epiretinal Membrane/Membrane Peel Study for Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging Retina Journal

    OSLI Journal
  • Military Combat-Related Intraocular Foreign Body Injuries

    Ophthalmology Journal

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
DC, MD, VA
License Numbers
MD037765, D0068533, 0101244791