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Portrait of Alessa Crossan, MD at The Eye Center

Alessa Crossan, MD

Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Crossan is a vitreoretinal surgeon dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal conditions. Her training spans a medical degree and ophthalmology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, followed by a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She brings advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques to patients facing conditions that range from diabetic retinopathy to macular degeneration and retinal detachment.

Fellowship

Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Undergraduate

Stanford University

Professional Excellence

Dr. Crossan began her academic career at Stanford University, where she earned a bachelor of science in environmental science, before completing her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She went on to an internal medicine internship at the University of Hawaii and an ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center, building a strong foundation in comprehensive eye care. She then pursued advanced subspecialty training through a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, focused on retinal surgery and the management of vitreoretinal disease.

"I want every patient who comes to me with a retinal problem to leave understanding exactly what is happening and what we can do about it. Protecting and restoring sight is the most rewarding part of my work."

Alessa Crossan, MD

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Language:

  • English

Honors & Awards

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Active Member

American Society of Retina Specialists

Member

American Board of Ophthalmology

Board Certified

Clinical Focus

Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she applies the full range of modern retinal care, including fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography, optical coherence tomography, laser photocoagulation, photodynamic therapy, pneumatic retinopexy, and intravitreal pharmacotherapy. An active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists, she is committed to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care for patients with any vitreoretinal disorder.

Alessa Crossan, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon at The Eye Center in Leesburg, Virginia, specializing in retina and vitreous diseases, diabetic eye care, and retinal surgery.

What Our Patients Say

  • Dr crossan is a kind and competant retina specialist.

    — Sharon Solomon

  • I met with Dr Crossan to discuss potential eye surgery. I have a macular pucker. She was very honest and I highly valued her opinion. When I meet the threshold for the surgery, I want her to perform it! She took her time to discuss all options and treatment.

    — Michael McDonald

  • Dr Crossan is amazing! I cannot conceive of being in better hands.

    — Paul Simmons

  • Dr Crossan was awesome with my laser surgery for a hole in my retina

    — Lisa Brindley

  • Dr. Crossan, is excellent! Everyone at the Leesburg location is very professional and personable.

    — V W

  • Dr. Crossan is great! Cannot say enough good things about her. She is professional, caring and friendly. She always answers our questions and explains whatever she is going to do so we understand exactly what she is doing. Would highly recommend this office.

    — Lucille Wells

  • As always, Dr. Alessa Crossan's attention to detail and utmost care for me as her patient is above and beyond. Your practice is very blessed to have her it she is the reason I keep coming back to you for my routine follow ups!

    — Khanh Nguyen

  • Staff is always professional and friendly. They remember you from visit to visit and we are frequent flyers here with my husband coming once every two months for one eye and now once a month for the other eye. Dr. Crossan is great.

    — LW

  • I saw Dr. Crossan at the Eye Center. I had a detached retina, making me suddenly blind in the left eye. Dr. Crossan got me in and operated on me the same day. She came in on a holiday weekend to do an excellent job on saving my eye. My highest recommendation for Dr. Crossan, And the Eye Center.

    — Kimball Beck

  • The Eye Center has the most professional doctors and assistants that I have experienced. I have been going to the practice for over 20 years. I see Dr. Crossan for my retina issues and Dr. Crossan is very knowledgeable, personable, and caring.

    — Paula Turner

  • Dr. Crossan was thorough with my eye exam and she explained my issue with my retina very clearly, and she answered all of my questions. Overall, I was very pleased with the care I received.

    — M R

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