Dr. Adam Gess, MD
Refractive Surgeon
410.4 mi · 8230 Boone Blvd, Suite 125, Vienna, VA 22182
At a glance
4.88 stars (139 reviews)
98% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 36 insurances
American Republic Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Eye Doctors of Washington
3 office locations
Speaks English and Spanish
4.88
139 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.5
Recent reviews
Very good visit. He did not rush me through my appointment. He was very thorough and even gave me the chance to ask questions and to make sure I understood everything that was going on.
June 17, 2016Diane W.Verified patient
Dr. Gess is an amazing doctor who combines knowledge with care and I would highly recommend him to anyone, anywhere. He is exceptional.
June 17, 2016Fran B.Verified patient
Office locations
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1.
Eye Doctors of Washington
397.1 mi · 8230 Boone Blvd, Suite 125, Vienna, VA, 22182
2
2.
Eye Doctors of Washington
406.3 mi · 2 Wisconsin Cir, Suite 230, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
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3.
Eye Doctors of Washington
410.4 mi · 1016 16th Street NW, Lower Level 100, Washington, DC, 20036
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In-network insurances
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UnitedHealthcare
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Age-related macular degeneration
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Age-related macular degeneration
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
More about Dr. Adam Gess, MD
NOTE: DR. GESS DOES NOT FIT CONTACT LENSES, however there are other physicians at EDOW that specialize in the selection and fitting of contacts. If you need contacts, please schedule your appointment with one of our Optometrists:Dr. Barbor, Dr. Rita Niyigena or Dr. Jennifer Wong.
Dr. Adam J. Gess is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist, specializing in corneal transplantation, laser refractive surgery, and cataract surgery. His goal is to provide the highest quality care for each patient, and to help them achieve their personal goals for their vision.
A graduate of one of the nation’s most highly-regarded cornea fellowships, Dr. Gess has extensive training in all aspects of corneal and refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK, Intacs, partial thickness and full-thickness corneal transplantation, refractive lens exchange, phakic intraocular lenses, and complicated cataract surgery.
Dr. Gess sees patients in Washington, D.C.; Tyson’s Corner, Virginia; and Chevy Chase, Maryland. He speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Gess’s hobbies include travel, outdoor activities, and spending time with his wife and daughter. A former All-American swimmer, he also enjoys swimming for exercise and recreation.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
California Pacific Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
University of Utah, Moran Eye Center, Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Practice
Eye Doctors of Washington
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Certified LASIK Surgeon
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1821327883
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.49
Bedside manner
4.88
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139 reviews
Most relevant
Dr was good answering questions. I am not use to techs doing all the test but the actual dr so I was weirded out by that.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Gess asked great questions, nice, thorough and professional. The staff from reception to initial check were excellent!
October 2, 2014Alejandra A.Verified patient
Professional staff...latest gear...and they did not push glasses on me like other vision places I'd been before.
February 23, 2015Henry F.Verified patient
The doctor was great, as all of the doctors in this practice are. However, the tech was sullen and rude.
November 3, 2014Initials hidden
Dr. Gess was thorough and patient - a great doctor! Also, his opthalmic technician Rodney was terrific.
June 28, 2014Antonio T.Verified patient
Professional, explained very well the problems I was facing and possible solutions. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The staff was very friendly and professional.
I was very pleased with the whole experience.
March 24, 2015Initials hidden
Outstanding team.....both his tech and administrative staff as well as the Doc himself.
August 31, 2015Alan F.Verified patient
Great service, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend this practice. :-)
More than 1 year agoJodi W.Verified patient
He was very nice, as was his office staff. I would definitely recommend him!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Gess was very personable and understanding. A great eye doctor!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional and knowledgeable. Great office staff also.
August 12, 2014Edward M.Verified patient
Very knowledge in thea -Always positive and truthful comements.
June 13, 2016Carl B.Verified patient
Dr. Gess is fantastic! Friendly, thorough and professional.
November 10, 2015Megan C.Verified patient
Friendly,
Efficient,
Knowledgable,
Highly recommended!
May 7, 2014Ali Z.Verified patient
I went in for a routine eye check and they billed it as something else and sent me a bill for hundreds of dollars. I'm having a lot of trouble getting them to fix it especially because Dr. Gess apparently left the practice a couple of weeks after seeing me and I was never informed until I called the office about the billing problem. As of today, the issue is still unresolved.
August 23, 2016Initials hidden
Very good visit. He did not rush me through my appointment. He was very thorough and even gave me the chance to ask questions and to make sure I understood everything that was going on.
June 17, 2016Diane W.Verified patient
Dr. Gess is an amazing doctor who combines knowledge with care and I would highly recommend him to anyone, anywhere. He is exceptional.
June 17, 2016Fran B.Verified patient
Very professional, easy and quick!
June 6, 2016Initials hidden
Once again, Dr. Gess was very attentive and professional discussing the condition of my cornea and subsequent medication. I am very sorry to hear that he is departing "Eye Doctors of Washington" for his home in Minnesota to continue his practice there. A true professional who will continue to be recognized as outstanding among his peers and by his peers. SCB
June 8, 2016Sylvester B.Verified patient
So kindly, friendly. thanks,doc
May 18, 2016Namu C.Verified patient
He seemed very hurried, saw him all of two minutes. The nurse or tech I saw first was very good and through and answered all of my questions. I spent more time with her than the doctor.
June 10, 2016Linda F.Verified patient
I was not with Adam Gess because he does not fit contacts. Rochelle is a medical assistant that gave me initial eye tests. She is lovely, smart, personable and going to be an optometrist some day. My eye doctor was amazing and gave excellent advice. Best experience for eye care in years.
May 6, 2016Amy R.Verified patient
Dr. Gess was great, very kind, informative and had great bedside manner. The whole staff was kind and courteous and had a very warm atmosphere. I would definitely recommend coming here!
March 29, 2016Kerri G.Verified patient
Dr. Guess is a professional, very knowledgable ophthalmologist. He is the only one giving a solution to reduce my weekly violent headache that I had since I was 10 years old. My headache has totally disappeared by just wearing special tainted glasses (easy to find) when I feel migraine is coming. Each time he spent time to listen and answer any questions! I could not find better eye doctor! Also, he works at two different locations which is very convenient since my wife and I use both location to meet him.
March 28, 2016Guilhem F.Verified patient
The staff there is well-trained. I spent most of my time with a very capable associate in the office who did most of the evaluation. She knew what she was doing.
February 23, 2016Angus T.Verified patient
Competent and pleasant
February 3, 2016Eduardo F.Verified patient
The office did not seem to have me in the system as having an appointment. Once that was sorted out, I was seen in a reasonable amount of time. There was nothing extraordinarily positive or negative about the experience.
January 7, 2016Kirby R.Verified patient
Overall very good. The office staff was very professional and the equipments were very modern. It was also a very comprehensive exam, felt much less commercial than my previous eye exams at other places (where sometimes I felt like it was more about getting me to buy glasses rather than checking on the health of my eyes)
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I was very pleased with my visit to Dr. Gess. He informed me as to my condition and prescribed a course of treatment. He offered follow-up assistance and I felt he was sincere in his concern.
December 14, 2015Don S.Verified patient
I've been going to Dr. Gess for over a year now, and I'm very happy with the service he provides. Total professional; always personable.
September 21, 2015John W.Verified patient
Wait was too long.
August 24, 2015Patrick S.Verified patient
From start to finish everything was a smooth process. Friendly staff and I truly felt like a valued patient even on my first visit.
August 17, 2015Jamese R.Verified patient
The Doc and his Tech(Stanley, i believe) were excellent. They explained everything as they went through the diagnostic process and made me feel very comfortable.I would recommend the Doc to anyone. The Front desk personnel were great too.
More than 1 year agoNaveen Bv S.Verified patient
I really like appointment with Dr. Gess. Everyone was very courteous, the technicians and the doctor, and there was no waiting at all.
June 8, 2015Marlene S.Verified patient
Dr Gess was great! He was very kind and informative. Dr Gess addressed all my questions and concerns giving me much comfort. He also went above and beyond what was expected to accommodate me.
June 25, 2015Jonelle E.Verified patient
Professional, friendly staff throughout the office and the wait time was reasonable. While the actual visit with Dr Gess was short several other exams where performed prior to seeing him which actually sped up the overall process.
Looking forward to next years visit
May 13, 2015Brian P.Verified patient
This was my third visit and, as always, the staff and Dr. Gess were prompt, professional, and efficient. I highly recommend this practice.
May 27, 2015Initials hidden
Dr Gess is highly qualified in his field.His explanation of my diagnosis was delivered in language that a non-ophthalmologist would understand easily which was reassuring. He has a pleasant
personality and makes you feel at ease in the examination room. I look forward to my next appointment.
January 29, 2015Fuad A.Verified patient
Very nice doctor and staff, very efficient schedule, clear explanation about my problem. I will definitely go back to this doctor's office if I have any further eye problems.
January 20, 2015Xiaoqi W.Verified patient
I had a very good visit. Dr. Gess--and the technician who did my vision test prior to meeting with the doctor--were both very nice and professional. I did not have to wait and I did not feel at all rushed by the doctor or the technician.
March 2, 2015Initials hidden
It was fine.
December 3, 2014Initials hidden
I was there for a prescription update and thats exactly what I got. He recommended a few follow-up procedures but wasn't pushy. The office is beautiful and clean. The wait time was... well, I was seen before my appointment because I arrived early. Everyone was friendly.
I am impressed.
November 12, 2014Alicia O.Verified patient
Dr. Gess was fantastic. He and his assistant conducted a thorough exam, and he took the time to answer all of the questions I had. I highly recommend him.
July 7, 2014Initials hidden
Overall satisfied…wait time was a bit long.
August 21, 2014Alexandra W.Verified patient
The entire staff could not have been more accommodating, professional and welcoming. I got lots of good advice and a great checkup.
June 28, 2014Rebecca E.Verified patient
Great office, great doc! It was my first eye appointment beyond just getting my eyes checked in school and everything was explained and questions were answered. I'll definitely be returning to Dr. Gess for any and all future issues.
April 9, 2014Jennifer A.Verified patient
Very nice office staff and great doctor. Also very high tech. No wait, great location. Only concern - if you are first appointment of the day (7:30am) be aware that the building's front doors are locked until 7:30 and there was no way to reach the office since their phones also turn on at 7:30, which was very confusing. The door will automatically unlock at 7:30 and you can then get into the office normally then.
May 7, 2014Initials hidden
Doctor Gess was excellent--very attentive and informative, great bedside manner. A few of his assistants weren't as professional or nice but overall still very positive experience. Highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great physician! Very helpful and knowledgeable.
March 20, 2014John L.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Adam Gess work with?
Dr. Adam Gess works with Eye Doctors of Washington.
Where is Dr. Adam Gess's office located?
Dr. Adam Gess has 3 office locations, including in Washington, Chevy Chase, and Vienna, view full addresses on Dr. Gess's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adam Gess have?
Dr. Adam Gess is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Adam Gess?
Dr. Adam Gess frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Adam Gess on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Adam Gess speak?
Dr. Adam Gess speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Adam Gess in reviews?
139 patients have reviewed Dr. Adam Gess. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.49/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.