Dr. Mark Whitten is a board-certified ophthalmologist and the Regional Medical Director at TLC Laser Eye Centers in Rockville, MD and Richmond, VA. Dr. Whitten has practiced ophthalmology in the Washington, DC area for more than 30 years, and has built a national reputation for excellence in eye care. By remaining at the forefront of technological advances, he is able to achieve the very best vision results for his patients.
Dr. Whitten is a native of Richmond, VA. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Whitten completed his residency at the Washington National Eye Center at Washington Hospital Center. In addition, Dr. Whitten completed a rotating internship at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA. He went on to form a strong relationship with Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center, training doctors for their residency programs. Dr. Whitten currently serves as a clinical instructor for VISX, and is recognized by VISX as one of the top ten surgeons in laser vision correction.
While Dr. Whitten has achieved much recognition in his field and has earned many honors, he is most proud of his work with patients. He has performed more than 100,000 LASIK procedures, and is proud to give people the gift of sight every day. Dr. Whitten has worked with many professional athletes, celebrities, and politicians. The greatest compliment that Dr. Whitten receives is when his patients refer their families and friends to experience the same high quality and caring approach.
Dr. Whitten personally understands how clear vision can enhance your quality of life, because he had his own laser vision correction procedure in 1995!