“Selected as one of America ‘s Top Ophthalmologists”
Dr. Sastry is a board certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) specializing in retina, macula, vitreous diseases and surgery. He has been selected as one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” and one of “Washingtonian Magazines Top Doctors.” He has a special interest in treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and has performed several thousand retina procedures.
Dr. Sastry received his MD degree in India and MPH degree from Harvard University, He is on surgical staff at Suburban Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Sastry has presented research at national and international meetings and has published numerous articles on ophthalmology and the prevention of eye disease.
Positions:
Chair of Ophthalmology – 2002-2010; 2014-2018; Suburban Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Chair of Department of Surgery – 2010-2012; Suburban Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Attending Retina Surgeon, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Specialty Training:
Washington Hospital Center
National Eye Institute, NIH
University of Washington , Seattle
Current Practice:
Private practice specializing in Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.
Committees:
Laser Safety Committee, Suburban Hosptial (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Operating Room (OR) Committee, Suburban Hosptial (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Credentials Committee, Suburban Hosptial (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
Dr. Sastry
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