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Frank Spellman, MD, Ophthalmology, Washington, DC

FrankAnthonySpellmanMD

Ophthalmology Washington, DC

Retinal Disease, Ocular Oncology

Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon/ Retina Group of Washington

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  • Office

    660 Pennsylvania Ave SE
    Washington, DC 20003
    Phone+1 201-331-1188
    Fax+1 202-833-8872

Summary

  • Dr. Frank Spellman is an ophthalmologist based in Washington, DC, specializing in retinal disease and ocular oncology. He completed his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1977, followed by an internship in internal medicine at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. His residency in ophthalmology was completed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School, and he undertook fellowships in ocular oncology and ophthalmic pathology at the University of California, San Francisco, as well as in surgical retina and vitreous at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Spellman has expertise in leukemic retinopathy, macular edema, posterior vitreous detachment, retina surgery, and glaucoma. He has authored several publications in reputable journals such as Ophthalmology, Retina, and Lancet. Dr. Spellman has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
    University of Miami Hospital and ClinicsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1982 - 1983
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1979 - 1982
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Ocular Oncology/Ophthalmic Pathology, 1978 - 1979
  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland)
    Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1978 - Present
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1983 - 2022
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2022
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1995 - 2021
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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