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Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Professional interests include: fundus photography, tonometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and more.

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-2000

Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD is an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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1155 21st Street Nw Lobby M400
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 496-9181

(202) 496-9180

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MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-2000

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Some issues Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD can help you with:

Eyelid Reconstruction

Eyelid reconstruction is a surgical procedure to correct defects that typically arise from traumatic injury to the eye or after skin cancer removal on the eyelid. The surgery aims to preserve eyelid function and to improve its appearance.

The choice of reconstruction technique depends on the size and severity of the defect. If tissue loss is small to moderate, the wound may simply be sutured close. For larger defects, however, tissue from other parts of the body may be needed. Tissue may be taken (or harvested) from the ear, scalp, abdomen, roof of the mouth, inside of the check, or the eyelid itself.

The Hughes procedure and the Cutler-Beard procedure are reconstruction techniques that use eyelid tissue. In the Hughes procedure, a piece of neighboring tarsoconjunctival tissue is cut, slid onto the wound, and then sutured together. The tarsoconjunctiva is made up of the connective tissue that provides support to the eyelid, called tarsus, and the membrane covering the white of the eyes, called conjunctiva. This technique is suited for defects that are located on the sides of the eyelid. The Cutler-Beard procedure requires a thicker segment of tarsoconjunctival tissue and is used to repair defects in the center of the eyelid.

Eyelid reconstruction is commonly done at an outpatient facility. There will be bruising and swelling for about four to ten days following surgery. Patients should keep their heads elevated, use cold compress, and apply antibiotic cream on their eyelids for the first few days. Strenuous activities must be avoided for four weeks, but patients may be able to return to work after about a week.

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye exam

intermediate eye exam

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye exam, intermediate eye exam, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105
eye procedures	2075
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
eye procedures	2211
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	363
Hispanic	27
Asian	15
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	121
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2151
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	372
Hispanic	28
Asian	26
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	124
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	11
doctor visit	12
eye procedures	2484
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	976

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	722
Hispanic	48
Asian	44
Other	64
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	804
From 75 to 84	560
85 and over	230
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2544
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	539

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	405
Hispanic	32
Asian	26
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	126
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
eye procedures	2624
laser treatment	25
revision surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	436
Black	365
Hispanic	35
Asian	22
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	120
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
eye procedures	2721
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	368
Hispanic	38
Asian	28
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	115
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	27
eye procedures	2774
laser treatment	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	381
Hispanic	40
Asian	31
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	506
From 75 to 84	327
85 and over	117
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	94
eye procedures	1750
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	281
Hispanic	31
Asian	18
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	273
85 and over	94
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	21
doctor visit	812
eye procedures	1675
laser treatment	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	368
Hispanic	29
Asian	26
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	110
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were eye procedures, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1536
eye procedures	1066
laser treatment	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	355
Hispanic	37
Asian	28
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	116
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), laser treatment and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	330
eye procedures	2188
laser treatment	23
revision surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	361
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	406
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	31
Other	38

**Age**
75 to 84	298
85 and over	115
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	424

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in Maryland.

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1987)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

3.6

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew Jay Adelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$2,475 LUMIGAN $760	COMBIGAN $652	RESTASIS $379	OZURDEX $258	XEN $150	Other $275
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,146 Simbrinza $538	Pazeo $256	Ilevro $163	ReSTOR $89	CyPass $69	Other $31
Allergan, Inc.	$673 LUMIGAN $209	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $136	RESTASIS $98	DURYSTA $84	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $58	Other $89
Shire North American Group Inc	$646 XIIDRA $624	$22
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$609 XIIDRA $341	Simbrinza $133	Travatan Z $27	$109
Other	$3,789 LUCENTIS $403	Kahook Dual Blade $390	LOTEMAX SM $327	AmnioGuard $211	TYRVAYA $202	Other $2,255

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,123
Education	$103
Entertainment	$67
Gift	$45

Biography

Dr. Andrew Adelson specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease) and practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Adelson's areas of expertise include the following: trichiasis (misdirected eyelash), entropion (inward-turned eyelid), and endophthalmitis. His professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Before performing his residency at Scheie Eye Institute and Washington Hospital Center, Dr. Adelson attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. His average patient rating is 3.5 stars (out of 5).