Liuzhi Zhang, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Primary Eye Care
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Premium IOLS
Dry Eye
Refractive Surgery
Dr. Zhang is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery, premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and a broad range of laser-assisted treatments. A Northern Virginia native, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Virginia before receiving his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, before returning home to care for patients in Northern Virginia.
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Undergraduate
University of Virginia
Professional Excellence
Dr. Zhang is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care while utilizing the latest surgical techniques and technology to help patients achieve their best possible vision.
His training was distinguished by early academic recognition, including election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the Aesculapian Merit-Based Scholarship, and the Dean's Summer Research Fellowship. During medical school, he was actively involved in ophthalmic research, laying the foundation for a career centered on clinical excellence and innovation. He carried this commitment into his ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital, where he received rigorous surgical training while continuing to excel academically and as a clinical educator.
Dr. Zhang has special interests in surgical innovation and personalized ophthalmic care. He believes that every treatment plan should be tailored to each patient's unique visual goals, lifestyle, and ocular health. By combining advanced technology with compassionate, patient-centered care, he strives to deliver exceptional outcomes while building lasting relationships built on trust, open communication, and individualized care.
Dr. Zhang is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, exploring new restaurants and cuisines, cooking, and playing tennis and pickleball.
Coming back to the community I grew up in is meaningful to me, and I want every patient who walks through the door to feel heard and well cared for. My goal is to combine careful listening with thorough, modern eye care so that families across the region get the answers and treatment they deserve.
Liuzhi Zhang, MD
Recognition By Peers and Patients
David Barsky Research Award
Winner 2025, Finalist 2024, Henry Ford Hospital
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Aesculapian Merit Based Scholarship
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2018-2022
Dean's Summer Research Fellowship
Virginia Commonwealth University, 2019
Advocacy Ambassador, AAO Mid-year Forum
2024 and 2025, Washington, DC
Graduated with Distinction
University of Virginia, 2017