Dr. Alexander Hacopian

Ophthalmology

Washington, DC

Alex Hacopian, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a focus on modern vision correction and cataract care. He performs advanced LASIK and custom lens replacement, offers corneal cross-linking for keratoconus, and treats glaucoma using minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He also performs laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lens implants tailored to each patient’s lifestyle and visual goals. Dr. Hacopian graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin in neurobiology and psychology, completed medical school at the University of Texas at Houston, and trained in ophthalmology at The George Washington University, where he served as chief resident. He has also served on the surgical team at Abilene Eye Institute. Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, he is known for thorough evaluations, clear explanations, and a collaborative approach to selecting procedures and lenses that best match each patient’s needs.

Dr. Anjali Badami

Ophthalmology

Washington, DC

Dr. Anjali Badami is a cornea specialist who provides comprehensive care for adult corneal disease, cataracts, and vision correction. She offers femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lens options, endothelial and full-thickness corneal transplantation, and office-based procedures such as collagen cross-linking, EDTA chelation, and superficial keratectomy. Her patients value straightforward counseling that helps them navigate choices and set realistic visual goals. A Michigan native, Dr. Badami earned her MD at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, completed internship and ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital—serving as chief resident—and pursued fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Emory University. She enjoys collaborating with referring doctors and tailoring treatment to lifestyle, whether optimizing vision for work and driving or stabilizing progressive corneal disease. Her priority is safe, effective care that restores clarity and comfort for the long term.

Dr. Mehdi Tavakoli Dastjerdi

Ophthalmology

Washington, DC

Dr. Mehdi Tavakoli is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastic surgery, and strabismus care for adults and children. He treats complex disorders of the optic nerve and visual pathways, eyelids and orbit, and eye alignment, offering both medical therapies and advanced surgery. His practice also includes functional and cosmetic eyelid procedures and Botox injections for facial spasms and migraine. Patients appreciate his careful diagnostics, multidisciplinary coordination, and clear explanations of conditions that can affect both vision and overall neurologic health. Dr. Tavakoli completed ophthalmology residency at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, followed by an oculoplastic fellowship at Labbafinejad Medical Center (Shahid Beheshti University). At the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, he completed two clinical fellowships—pediatric ophthalmology & adult strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology—along with research in oculoplastic surgery. He serves as Associate Professor at George Washington University and directs the division of Oculoplastics, Neuro-ophthalmology, and Adult Strabismus.