Dr. Farhan Merali

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Mclean, VA
(800) 777-7904
Accepts Medicare

Location

8008 Westpark Dr
Mclean, VA 22102
Accepting New Patients

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Diseases
Anterior Segment Diseases
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking
Corneal Transplantation
DSEK
DMEK
DALK
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About Me

Dr. Farhan Merali is a specialist in ophthalmology focusing on cornea and external disease. He manages medical and surgical conditions of the cornea and anterior segment, with expertise in cataract surgery, keratoconus treatment, and corneal transplantation.

Dr. Merali performs procedures such as routine and complex cataract surgeries, corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus, and advanced corneal transplants including DSEK, DMEK, and DALK. He is dedicated to restoring and protecting vision through precise surgical techniques.

He completed his medical education at Harvard Medical School, internship at Cambridge Health Alliance, and residency and fellowship at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Board certified in Ophthalmology, Dr. Merali accepts new patients by referral at Kaiser Permanente. Patients value his compassionate care, thorough communication, and collaborative approach to treatment.

Training

  • Internship

    Cambridge Health Alliance

    Residency
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical Education

    Harvard Medical School

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor

    2026

    Northern Virginia Magazine

  • Top Doctor

    2025

    Arlington Magazine

  • Top Doctor

    2025

    Northern Virginia Magazine

  • Distinguished Alumni Award

    2024

    Johns Hopkins University

  • Top Doctor

    2024

    Arlington Magazine

  • Top Doctor

    2024

    Washingtonian Magazine

  • Top Doctor

    2022

    Northern Virginia Magazine

  • Top Doctor

    2021

    Northern Virginia Magazine

  • Neil R. Miller Faculty Teaching Award

    2018

    Johns Hopkins University

  • Wilmer Surgical Teaching Award

    2017

    Johns Hopkins University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MD, VA
License Numbers
D0079734, 0101266518