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Dr. Robert Patrick Murphy, MD

  • Ophthalmology
  • 56 years of experience
  • 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Brief Intro

Following his graduation from St. Louis University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Dr. Murphy attended Northwestern University Medical School where he earned a Doctor of Medicine degree. His post-doctoral training went on to include an internship at Milwaukee County General Hospital, a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of California at Irvine, and a residency in Ophthalmology at Stanford University Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins’ Retinal Vascular Center and Vitreo-Retinal Service. He also served as a Captain in the Medical Corps following his internship. Dr. Murphy is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is licensed to practice in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. He has served on more than 20 domestic and international committees and boards and belongs to more than a dozen professional societies and organizations. A frequent contributor to the scientific body of knowledge through his own writings and reviews, Dr. Murphy has also been very active in research. He has served as a scientific journal reviewer for Archives of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Retina and The American Journal of Ophthalmology, and is on the editorial board of Lasers and Light in Ophthalmology. His considerable body of work includes more than a dozen grants and contracts from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Murphy has edited three books, been published in “Letters to the Editor” in multiple scientific journals, co-authored a teaching module, produced 10 audiovisual presentations and made over 150 contributions to scientific publications. He has been honored throughout his career, having received a Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and appeared in Who’s Who in Medicine.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical College Of Wisconsin

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine - 1969

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • Chinese

Location & Hours

  • The Retina Group Of Washington
  • 5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Mon:8:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 3:15 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Retinal Detachment
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Cataract
  • Keratitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • UnitedHealthcare

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