Apoorv Chebolu, MD
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Disease
Complex Retinal Surgery
Dr. Apoorv Chebolu is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. Education and training included an undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, medical school and internship at Eastern Virginia Medical School, ophthalmology residency at Albany Medical Center, and a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania. Recognition during training included a Chief Resident appointment at Albany Medical Center, the Cetner Award, and the Veterans Affairs Resident of the Year Award.
Fellowship
Vitreoretinal Surgery, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Residency
Albany Medical Center
Internship
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Undergraduate
University of Virginia
Background and Training
Dr. Chebolu's academic foundation formed in Computer Engineering, paired with an Engineering Business minor and an undergraduate record of multiple scholarships and awards, Dean's Honors List recognition, and graduation with high distinction. Research began early through NIH/NIDDK work at Vanderbilt University. During residency, Dr. Chebolu taught junior residents and medical students while building a scholarly record, multiple research awards, a competitive research grant, and national conference presentations. The vitreoretinal fellowship added several published journal articles, the Best Fellow Case Presentation Award at the Atlantic Coast Retina Club, and the Fellow Excellence in Teaching Award. Surgical scope spans inherited retinal diseases, uveitis, diabetic and recurrent retinal detachments, and subretinal injections for gene therapy, mastered by few specialists.
Recognition By Peers and Patients
Board Certified
American Board of Ophthalmology
Chief Resident
Albany Medical Center
Cetner Award
Albany Medical Center
VA Resident of the Year
Albany Medical Center
Best Fellow Case Presentation
Atlantic Coast Retina Club
Fellow Excellence in Teaching
Scheie Eye Institute
Dr. Chebolu was very professional and answered all of my questions and my wife questions related to my condition. Dr. Chebolu explained the procedures before performing them and performed his work allowing me to have small breaks during the procedure because of my discomfort during the procedure. Dr. Chebolu accommodated me because of the distance away from the facility, he stayed later to provide the services so I would not have to return the next day.
Barbara Varvaglione
Professional and Technicals were great and knowledgeable. DR. Apoorv Chebolu Retina specialist) Skilled and highly knowledgeable.
Venus Walker
This is a beautiful, calming suite of offices at Reston Hospital. The entire staff could not be more welcoming and respectful. One of the most pleasant medical offices I've visited.
Linda Robert
Great location, Great staff, Fantastic doctor. What more do you want??
Richard Heiss
Everyone at the office is extraordinarily kind and caring — from the front desk staff to the technicians and Dr. Chebolu.
Richel Haslam-Hemmer