Dr. Mohammed Elbash M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2849 Duke St Alexandria VA, 22314About
Dr. Mohammed Elbash is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alexandria, VA. Dr. Elbash specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Elbash can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Elbash can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 2001
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eye Problems, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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