Dr. L. Dean Flanders, M.D. completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training began at Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he completed a one-year internship in internal medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as chief resident during his final year.
Dr. L. Dean Flanders, M.D. completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his medical degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training began at Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he completed a one-year internship in internal medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as chief resident during his final year.
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Dr Flanders is a top-notch expert surgeon, who truly cares enough about his patients to ensure that they are fully informed and fully comfortable with decisions about their eye care. He has a soothing bedside manner and spends as much time as needed to put a patient at ease.
Apr-2025
The doctor listen
carefully and explains all very well .
The office is clean and organized
Apr-2025
Very patient and thorough. Very professional and answered our questions well.
Mar-2025
Dr. Flanders was very thorough and patient, especially taking time to answer and explain all of my questions.
Mar-2025
Wonderful and compassionate care
Mar-2025
Competent and quick care. Answered questions and made appropriate recommendations.
Mar-2025
Dr Flanders is very professional and caring.
He asks questions and listened to my concerns.
I will highly recommend him .
Thank you Dr. Flanders!
Feb-2025
Personable and through.
Feb-2025
Excellent at explaining procedures
Answered all my questions
Jan-2025
Wonderful doctor - who helped me get right treatment and prescription while while patiently working with me to understand my needs and concerns -
Dr. L. Dean Flanders, M.D. completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego. This training provides him with specific expertise in refractive cataract surgery including the use of the latest multifocal (PanOptix, Restor, Symfony) and astigmatism (Toric) correcting intraocular lenses. Dr. Flanders also specializes in laser refractive surgery (Lasik, PRK) and the use of Implantable Collamer Lenses to provide his patients with freedom from glasses and contact lenses. He also focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease including both full and partial thickness corneal transplants (DMEK, DSAEK, PKP, and DALK).
Dr. Flanders education includes a degree in business management from Brigham Young University followed by attending medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His training began at Medstar Washington Hospital Center where he completed a one-year internship in internal medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School where he served as chief resident during his final year.
Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Flanders loves to connect with family and friends, play tennis, and try new restaurants. He is also avid sports fan and is always looking for new places to travel.
Dr Flanders is a top-notch expert surgeon, who truly cares enough about his patients to ensure that they are fully informed and fully comfortable with decisions about their eye care. He has a soothing bedside manner and spends as much time as needed to put a patient at ease.
The doctor listen carefully and explains all very well . The office is clean and organized
Very patient and thorough. Very professional and answered our questions well.
Dr. Flanders was very thorough and patient, especially taking time to answer and explain all of my questions.
Wonderful and compassionate care
Competent and quick care. Answered questions and made appropriate recommendations.
Dr Flanders is very professional and caring. He asks questions and listened to my concerns. I will highly recommend him . Thank you Dr. Flanders!
Personable and through.
Excellent at explaining procedures Answered all my questions
Wonderful doctor - who helped me get right treatment and prescription while while patiently working with me to understand my needs and concerns -