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Meet Our Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologists and Optometrist

Melissa Kern MD - Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Melissa D. Kern, MD

Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Melissa D. Kern, M.D. opened her pediatric ophthalmology practice in Arlington and Sterling in 1996. She was the first fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist in Loudoun County.


Dr. Kern graduated from Harvard University and Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at Tufts/New England Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine and a two-year fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California School of Medicine.


Dr. Kern's clinical interests include pediatric glaucoma, congenital and acquired pediatric cataract, retinopathy of prematurity and strabismus. Dr. Kern is a clinical associate professor at Howard University Hospital and has a faculty appointment at Georgetown University Hospital. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two children.

Melissa Kern, MD - Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Melissa D. Kern, MD

Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Melissa D. Kern, M.D. opened her pediatric ophthalmology practice in Arlington and Sterling in 1996. She was the first fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist in Loudoun County.

Dr. Kern graduated from Harvard University and Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at Tufts/New England Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine and a two-year fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California School of Medicine.

Dr. Kern's clinical interests include pediatric glaucoma, congenital and acquired pediatric cataract, retinopathy of prematurity and strabismus. Dr. Kern is a clinical associate professor at Howard University Hospital and has a faculty appointment at Georgetown University Hospital. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and two children.
Tina Douroudian, MD - Board Certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Tina Douroudian, OD

Board Certified Optometrist, Specializing in Pediatrics and Myopia Control

Dr. Douroudian has been practicing Pediatric Optometry since 2013.


Dr. Douroudian graduated from the State University of New York, College of Optometry. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Northern Virginia Optometric Society. She was the head of the Pediatric Department of Ophthalmology Clinic in Brooklyn, NY where she worked with ophthalmologists of different subspecialties and was the Clinical Educator and Supervisor for SUNY Optometry 4th year student interns. She worked with the Pediatric Mobile Clinic in New York City where she provided no-cost eye exams and glasses for tens of thousands of children throughout NYC’s five boroughs. She was one of the first physicians in the world to do Myopia Control effectively and established Vision Therapy and Myopia Control Clinics within several Manhattan private practices.


Dr. Douroudian’s clinical interests include the prevention and control of myopia and specialty contact lenses. She lives in Sterling, Virginia with her husband and child.

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

Arlington Loudoun Pediatric Ophthalmology is devoted to the eye health of infants and children. Our doctors are highly trained specialists in the medical and surgical correction of congenital eye diseases, such as cataracts, strabismus, ptosis and various vision-threatening conditions affecting children of all ages.

Our practice strives to provide a welcoming environment for children and their families. Every effort is made by the doctor and her staff to address all concerns during the visit. The dialogue between doctor and parent is an important part of the overall treatment plan for each child.

Our team consists of compassionate individuals who are kind, friendly and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a smooth process through your eye examination.

OUTREACH WORK

View photos from Dr. Kern's medical missions below!

Honduras 2019

2015 - 2018 Post-op Visits

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