What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.69
Average wait time
4.65
Bedside manner
4.88
“I had a terrific experience with Dr. Ashburn. I arrived early for my appointment and was seen right away. The office staff was really friendly, professional, and knowledgable. Overall great experience and I will definitely recommend this practice to others in the future.”
Laura W.March 18, 2022
“Doctor was thorough and answered my questions. I was very satisfied with his assessment and manners.”
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About Dr. Frank Ashburn III
Dr. Stro Ashburn is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he was exposed to ophthalmology at an early age through his father, Dr. Frank Ashburn, Jr, with whom he performed numerous glaucoma screenings around the country.
He attended the University of Richmond, where he met his wife, pediatrician Dr. Christy Ashburn. Following a year of bench research at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD, he attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. Dr. Ashburn completed a general surgery internship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center before returning home to Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center to complete his ophthalmology residency. Dr. Ashburn then moved on to the University of Virginia for his glaucoma fellowship, where he trained in the latest minimally-invasive techniques for glaucoma surgery. He returns to Washington as one of the only surgeons in the area certified in the XEN glaucoma micro-stent procedure.
Dr. Ashburn enjoys hiking, running, cooking and eating in his spare time. He is an avid hockey player and supporter of the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals.
He and his wife have one young daughter, Amina, and a son, Stro Jr.
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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.
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract
Glaucoma
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Glaucoma surgery
Cataract
Glaucoma
Office locations
Eye Associates of Washington, DC, PC (1 of 2)
8330 Boone Blvd, Ste 160, Vienna, VA 22182
Eye Associates of Washington, DC, PC (2 of 2)
4910 Massachusetts Ave NW, Ste 21, Washington, DC 20016
1 of 2
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Tulane University, Doctor of Medicine
- Georgetown University, Washington Hospital Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
- University of Virginia, Fellowship in Glaucoma Surgery
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1538426051
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.69
Wait time
4.65
Bedside manner
4.88
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Great office staff, seen right on time and Dr Ashburn was very thorough and explained everything!! Highly recommend!
November 2, 2021Ellen S.Verified patient
Great team. Special thanks to Jessica.
Dr. Frank is a great listener and very professional doctor. Highly recommend.
January 13, 2021Murat Hakan Ö.Verified patient
5 stars except the zocdoc appointment was kind of a mess with that office location not even being available that day
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had a very good experience. Dr. Ashburn has been taking care of my eye problem very carefully and meticulously.
More than 1 year agoSC
Dr Ashburn and his staff are great. Quick check in, got my eye exam done and he is great with his recommendations.
February 22, 2019Hasnain P.Verified patient
Doctor was thorough and answered my questions. I was very satisfied with his assessment and manners.
January 6, 2022Initials hidden
I will recommend the Dr to my friends and family. Iwill come back for sure. Very nice experience
October 15, 2021Cecilia C.Verified patient
Very good- Dr. saw me and able to diagnos. Staff friendly and helpful(particularly Sharon).
More than 1 year agoJL
Both Dr. Ashburn and his staff are very professional and competent and courteous.
April 19, 2023Charles W.Verified patient
Excellent experience ——terrific office staff, efficient and thorough exam.
July 17, 2019Deanna B.Verified patient
Great Doctor, Great Office, he is an eye expert. Best in town.
More than 1 year agoKevin G.Verified patient
Thorough exam, very attentive and careful. Very reassuring.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He really listened and provided an effective treatment plan.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I had a terrific experience with Dr. Ashburn. I arrived early for my appointment and was seen right away. The office staff was really friendly, professional, and knowledgable. Overall great experience and I will definitely recommend this practice to others in the future.
March 18, 2022Laura W.Verified patient
I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Ashburn. The staff was super friendly, the waiting time minimal, the consultation profound, and the doctor friendly and eager to answer all my questions. I definitely recommend this practice.
January 4, 2022Ekaterina T.Verified patient
I was impressed by the service and thoroughness what I did not appreciate was that I was asked to pay an extra to get my eyeglass prescription?! What? I made an eye exam visit specifically for that - my insurance covers this — they have the results from what they charge the insurance for this service and then they want to collect for you yo pay for the written result?! Not good!
December 9, 2021Ana B.Verified patient
very very impressed with the professionalism and extend of the exam/guidance provided. Have been receiving annual exams elsewhere and this was first time I have received clear diagnoses of my issues and advice on how to improve them.
November 19, 2021Thomas G.Verified patient
Yes. Outstanding experience.
July 24, 2021Denis P.Verified patient
I had to call this office to make sure my appointment was showing up from ZocDoc since I believe they’re having some problems sync’ing with them—but once I did, I was scheduled at my selected time with no problem. The doctor and staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the visit was overall a very good experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor was very knowledgable and friendly. However, when I walked in, the office did not have a record of my appointment. They said this was a recurring problem with Zocdoc , but they didn't say they were trying to fix it. They weren't sure if they could take me initially, but when I said it was an emergency, they accommodated me. They warned me that there would be a delay.
May 5, 2021Initials hidden
Dr. Ashburn and his office staff were all so great - there was a mix up with my appointment time and they still managed to see me and were really kind, easy to work with, and informative.
May 4, 2021Jennifer L.Verified patient
Be careful with this doctor as the in-network coverage that appears in his profile is misleading and incorrect. His profile says that Aetna is an In-network insurance; however his office is claiming that Aetna is Out-of-network after I saw that Doctor. Now I do not know what to do as Aetna does not want to cover the bill.
April 28, 2021Oscar R.Verified patient
Very professional and quick. Office was very covid conscious sitting all patients waiting 6 ft apart on chairs that have been sanitized. Was seen right at my appointment time. Nurse was friendly and Dr was very friendly and seemed knowledgeable.
November 11, 2020Michael O.Verified patient
I was very anxious about this appointment, and a little bit nervous about picking a doctor off of Zach doc without a personal recommendation, but I am so glad I did. He was an excellent practitioner, outstanding bedside manner, and I felt very comfortable and confident with his assessment and recommendations. The staff were very good, and I appreciated the pandemic precautions that were in place.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Pleasant staff, kind and very professional!!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Incredibly competent staff, willing to squeeze in an extra contact lens fitting that hadn’t been scheduled. Dr. Ashburn himself is friendly and compassionate. Gave me two months of contacts so I could shop around for the best prices before ordering — won’t go anywhere else again in DC!
October 10, 2020Nicholas S.Verified patient
Thank you excellent Dr.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very nice experience with staff and doctor
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very friendly staff, almost no wait time.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Ashburn's office fit me in at VERY short notice, saw me promptly on arrival and were friendly and accommodating. Dr. Ashburn has an engaging 'bedside' manner, was professional and inspired confidence. I was very happy with the visit.
December 20, 2019Jan C.Verified patient
Great guy!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Reassuring, good patient/doctor communication.
More than 1 year agoJP
It was fantastic!
More than 1 year agoTM
Lovely, great personality, friendly, calm professional, good explanation of stge. I was a last minute appt. with painful stage. Appreciated being seen today.
More than 1 year agoSA
Visit was very pleasant and good.
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Dr. Frank Ashburn III has 2 office locations, including in Washington and Vienna, view full addresses on Dr. Ashburn III's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Frank Ashburn III?
Dr. Frank Ashburn III frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Frank Ashburn III on their profile.
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Dr. Frank Ashburn III speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Frank Ashburn III in reviews?
99 patients have reviewed Dr. Frank Ashburn III. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.69/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.65/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.