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Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD
3.5 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD.
Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD
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Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Chevy Chase, MD
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD.

About

Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chevy Chase, MD and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1983 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital.They currently practice at Eye Doctors Of Washington and are affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and The George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Clinch has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Keratitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Clinch received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Clinch is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Chalazion
Floaters
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Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Acquired Coloboma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Blurred Vision
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Disease
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exam
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Physical Examination
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Retinal Testing
Soft Contact Lenses
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Doctors of Washington
    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 230, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  2. 2 Office
    1016 16th St NW Bsmt Ll, Washington, DC 20036
  3. 3 Eye Doctors of Washington
    8230 Boone Blvd Ste 125, Vienna, VA 22182
  4. 4 Eye Doctors of Washington
    1145 19th St NW Ste 335, Washington, DC 20036

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3.5
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (7)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 04, 2019
Dr.Clinch is the Best Eye doctor. Excellent skills. Very professional, knowledgeable, courteous and caring. Our family patients of Dr.Clinch for many years. He did find out I have retina problem and send me immediately for surgery. He saved my eye. Recently he performed cataract surgery which went very well. My vision improved significantly. His staff and dr. explained everything to me to feel comfortable. I highly recommend dr. Clinch for any of your eye problems.
Ilya Furman in North Bethesda , MD — Oct 04, 2019
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center|Naval Regional Medical Center
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1988
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Clinch's profile.

Dr. Clinch frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Keratitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital and The George Washington University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Clinch, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medstar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • The George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC