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Daniel Berinstein MD

Daniel Berinstein MD

After receiving a Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University, Dr. Berinstein began charting his professional career by earning his Doctor of Medicine degree at New York Medical College. He completed a residency in Ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he served as chief resident and a fellowship in adult and pediatric Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at William Beaumont Hospital/Associated Retinal Consultants in Royal Oak, Michigan. Following training, he joined the faculty at Yale University School of Medicine where he was Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Medical Studies. Dr. Berinstein has been with the Retina Group of Washington since 2001 and currently serves as Medical Director, member of the Leadership Council and Clinical Services committee, and chairman of the Formulary Committee.

Dr. Berinstein is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. He is Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Georgetown University School of Medicine, and is affiliated with the Washington Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Dr. Berinstein is a member of more than a dozen professional societies, and is the past president of the Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society and Northern Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Berinstein has authored over 100 papers & abstracts and has been the Principle Investigator of 12 major clinical trials. He speaks at both local and national meetings and has been a Grand Rounds guest speaker at ophthalmology training programs across the country. He is the former editor of Retina Digest, and serves as a reviewer for Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Retina. Dr. Berinstein has been recognized and honored by both the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the Prevention of Blindness, and has been named “Top Doctor” in Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, and Best Doctors in America.