Dr. Sastry's Firsts: First surgeon in area to repair retina detachment using 25 gauge "no stitch" technique. First surgeon in area to perform Retisert implant. First surgeon in area to perform intraoperative Ozurdex implant. First retinal detachment repair done in Southern Maryland. First surgeon to have Cirrus HD OCT (Zeiss) imaging system in Bethesda and Waldorf areas. (area=Waldorf/Bethesda)

Dr. Sastry is a board certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) specializing in retina, macula, vitreous diseases and surgery. He has been selected as one of "America's Top Ophthalmologists" and one of "Washingtonian Magazines Top Doctors 2010." He has a special interest in treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and has performed several thousand retina procedures.

Dr. Sastry received his MD degree in India in 1989 and M.P.H. degree from Harvard University, Boston in 1990. He has been on surgical staff of Washington Hospital Center since 1998 where he participates in training of residents of the WHC-Georgetown residency program.

Dr. Sastry has presented research at national and international meetings and has published numerous articles on ophthalmology and the prevention of eye disease.

Positions:

• Chief of Surgery 2010, Suburban Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
• Chief of Ophthalmology 2002-2010, Suburban Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
• Attending Retina Surgeon, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

Education:

• M.D. Mangalore University , India 1989
• M.P.H. Harvard University , Boston 1990

Specialty Training:

• Washington Hospital Center
• National Eye Institute, NIH
• University of Washington , Seattle

Current Practice:

• Private practice specializing in Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

Committees:

• Laser Safety Committee, Suburban Hosptial (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
• Operating Room (OR) Committee, Suburban Hosptial (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
• Credentials Committee, Suburban Hosptial (Johns Hopkins Medicine)
• Member, Leadership Council, Harvard University School of Public Health
• Member, Nutrition Round Table, Harvard University School of Public Health