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Following an ophthalmology residency and pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Dr. Seidman began practice in Northern Virginia in 1987. He has authored book chapters and original scientific articles in the field of pediatric ophthalmology.
Dr. Seidman developed the current ophthalmology program for the neonatal intensive care unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. His areas of interest include amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus, neonatal ophthalmology and ROP, blocked tear ducts, and congenital ocular abnormalities. After 36 years of practice, Dr. Seidman officially retired from office-based care. He continues to provide ophthalmic care for premature babies in our local hospital inpatient units.
To my patients:
I have stopped my office practice as of September 2023. I will completely retire from medical practice in November. Between September and November 2023, I will only be providing ophthalmic care for premature infants in our local hospital neonatal intensive care units.
I wish to thank all the families who have shared their children with me over the last 36 years. You have given me a very special privilege and I truly appreciate it. Our group, Northern Virginia Ophthalmology Associates, has many kind, experienced, and talented ophthalmologists. Fortunately, five of our doctors are fellowship trained and have a special interest in medical and surgical eye care for children. I recommend all of them for the ongoing care of the children I have seen in recent years. Families only need to call our office and ask to see one of our pediatric ophthalmologists to arrange ongoing care for their children. The medical records are available in all our offices for my partners to use in establishing a new relationship with those children and families. Any family that wishes to obtain their records and seek pediatric ophthalmic care elsewhere is welcome to ask for a copy of their records. I recommend that if seeking care elsewhere, it is most appropriate to seek it from an ophthalmologist specializing in the care of children (MD pediatric ophthalmologist) and to seek follow up care on the schedule that I recommended when your child was last seen.
Thanks once again for sharing your children with me.
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After 19 years of providing exceptional eye care to our community, Dr. Ellis will be retiring at the end of July 2026.
We are incredibly grateful for his dedication, compassion, and commitment to his patients throughout his career. His expertise and kindness have made a lasting impact on countless individuals and families.
We wish Dr. Ellis a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.
Our practice remains committed to providing seamless continuity of care. If you have an upcoming appointment or require ongoing treatment, our team will be happy to assist you in transitioning your care to one of our experienced providers.
