Dr. Paul T Gavaris MD
Ophthalmologist
4910 Massachusetts Ave Nw Suite 21 Washington DC, 20016About
Paul T. Gavaris, MD is a nationally recognized oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon. He joined Eye Associates of Washington after completing his oculoplastic fellowship training in New York and Philadelphia. ...
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1968
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lid eversion clamp.
- Lacrimal duct probing light.
- Variable fixation lid clamp (Bethesda-Gavaris clamp).
- Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome: new clinicopathologic findings in 4 cases.
- Masters of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery: Rocko Michael Fasanella, a reminiscence. The Archives Committee of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Birthmark
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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