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Ophthalmologists | Arlington & DC Metro - VHC Health clinic

Ophthalmologists | Arlington & DC Metro - VHC Health

Optometry • Arlington, VA • Since 1944

3.6/5(1,616 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

VHC Health (Virginia Hospital Center) is a nonprofit, not-for-profit health system based in Arlington, VA (HQ: 1701 N. George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22205). Founded in 1944, it operates a 453-bed teaching hospital and a growing network of locations serving the Washington, DC metro area. Services include primary and specialty care with advanced technologies, a Level II Trauma Center, and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. VHC Health has Magnet-designated nursing, awards for quality and safety, and a focus on patient experience. For ophthalmology-related care, VHC Health serves the Arlington/DC metro area, with opportunities to connect with eye specialists and related services through its network. For career inquiries, see vhchealth.org/careers. Contact: 703-558-5000.

Services Offered

  • ophthalmology
  • eye care
  • opthalmologists
  • eye exams
  • surgery
  • diagnostics

Team

  • Jack D. Lemon - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Nicole K. Scripsema - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Saima M. Qureshi - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Leah R. Fuchs - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Ali M. Khorrami - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Francis DiPaolo - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Melissa Kern - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Daniel L. Albertus - MD Ophthalmologist
  • Christine A. Tagayun - MD Ophthalmologist
  • David L. Parver - MD Ophthalmologist

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp: 3.1/5 stars (360 reviews)
  • Birdeye: 3.8/5 stars (1,256 reviews (aggregate))

Patients praise

  • highly professional and skilled clinicians
  • compassionate and kind nursing staff
  • thorough, clear communication from doctors
  • effective surgical outcomes
  • efficient and well-organized appointment management for specialized care teams

Common complaints

  • confusing or difficult billing processes
  • occasional complaints regarding hospital-wide administrative or communication issues

"I felt like my review would have overshadowed ALL of the hardworking doctors, pa's, nurse's,technicians and other amazing staff... Not one person was short of COMPASSION! The care was CONSISTENT!"

- LocalityBiz

"My only complaint would be the billing - I found it confusing, receiving multiple separate bills for services, and I couldn't really understand what each bill was for."

- Birdeye

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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