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Meet Dr. Tabassian

Ali R. Tabassian, M.D. Ph.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Retina Institute of Virginia, serving patients in the Richmond area. Dr. Tabassian’s areas of expertise include retinal detachments, retinal vascular diseases, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Dr. Tabassian received a Bachelor of Science and a Ph.D. with honors from George Washington University. He earned his M.D. with honors at the Medical College of Virginia. After an internship, Dr. Tabassian returned to the Medical College of Virginia for residency in Ophthalmology. A fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases at the University of Iowa followed. Dr. Tabassian returned to Richmond in 1996 as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Virginia. Since establishing the Retina Institute of Virginia, Dr. Tabassian has continued to be active in teaching at MCV.

He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and an active member of the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology and the Vitreous Society.

Education

  • B.S./Ph.D., honors | George Washington University
  • Doctor of Medicine | Medical College of Virginia
  • Ophthalmology Residency | Medical College of Virginia
  • Fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases | University of Iowa

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Fellow | American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Member | American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Assistant Professor | Medical College of Virginia
  • Member | Virginia Society of Ophthalmology
  • Member | Vitreous Society

Insurances Accepted

Most forms of insurance accepted. Please contact Retina Institute of Virginia for more information regarding insurance coverage.

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Essence
  • GEHA
  • HealthLink

Locations

Retina Institute of Virginia – Richmond

8720 Stony Point Pkwy., Suite 105
Richmond, VA, 23235

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8a - 4p

Contact Us

At Retina Institute of Virginia, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in the Richmond area. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.