Dr. Joseph Mekhail

Dr. Joseph Mekhail is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care at Washington Eye Institute, with appointments available in Greenbelt, Rockville, and Cumberland. He specializes in advanced cataract surgery and the management of corneal and ocular surface diseases, offering patients a range of cutting-edge treatments.

His expertise includes laser-assisted cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens implantation with options like Light Adjustable Lenses and the APTHERA IOL, and procedures for conditions such as keratoconus, pterygium, and corneal transplants. Dr. Mekhail also manages common eye conditions including dry eye disease, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, employing both medical and surgical approaches tailored to each patient's needs.

With fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery from the University of California's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and a residency at Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Mekhail combines rigorous surgical skill with a dedicated focus on personalized patient care.