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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD
4.8 (62 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA.
Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD
4.8 (62 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Alexandria, VA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA.

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Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Alexandria, VA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Scheie Eye Inst University Penn.They currently practice at Schefkind Eye Care and are affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital. Dr. Schefkind has experience treating conditions like Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Nearsightedness and Disorder of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schefkind received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 62 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Schefkind is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Nearsightedness
Disorder of Choroid
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Nearsightedness
Disorder of Choroid
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Eye Pain
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Presbyopia
Visual Field Defects
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Infections
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Behçet's Disease
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Entropion
Esophoria
Eye Disease
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyelid Growth
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Shingles
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Sjögren's Syndrome
Temporal Arteritis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Kingstowne office location
    7013d Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22310
  2. 2 Mark J. Schefkind M.d. PC
    8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 214, Alexandria, VA 22306

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schefkind
4.8
Based on 62 Reviews
5 Stars (58)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 13, 2024
Dr. Schefkind is a highly experienced professional who treats his patients with care and respect. His communication is clear, honest, and detailed; and he answers all questions with no hesitation. The staff in both of his offices are efficient professionals and enjoyable to work with. On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 the highest), I give Dr. Schefkind and his staff a 15. Can’t praise them enough, and I happily recommend their services.
DrB — Apr 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bryn Mawr Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Scheie Eye Inst University Penn
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schefkind's profile.

Dr. Schefkind frequently treats the following conditions: Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Nearsightedness and Disorder of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Mark Schefkind, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Alexandria Hospital

    4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA