Location
Areas of Expertise
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
Medical Education
Harvard Medical School
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Top Doctor
2026Northern Virginia Magazine
Top Doctor
2025Arlington Magazine
Top Doctor
2025Northern Virginia Magazine
Distinguished Alumni Award
2024Johns Hopkins University
Top Doctor
2024Arlington Magazine
Top Doctor
2024Washingtonian Magazine
Top Doctor
2022Northern Virginia Magazine
Top Doctor
2021Northern Virginia Magazine
Neil R. Miller Faculty Teaching Award
2018Johns Hopkins University
Wilmer Surgical Teaching Award
2017Johns Hopkins University
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MD, VA
- License Numbers
- D0079734, 0101266518


