Washington University ophthalmologists are expert eye doctors in St. Louis. We take pride in providing compassionate care to each of our patients. Our ophthalmologists can treat a variety of conditions including:
Services include treatment of:
- General eye care
- Cornea & external diseases
- Glaucoma
- LASIK surgery
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Ocular oncology
- Ocular pathology
- Oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Optometry
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Retinal disease
- Strabismus (eye misalignment)
- Uveitis
For more information, visit the Ophthalmology Department website.

Ashley Ahlbrand, OD, FAAO
Adult Optometry
Locations:
Washington University Eye Center in Crestwood
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County
450 N. New Ballas Rd. Building
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health

Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology
Retina Disease
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County

Michelle K. Beck, OD
Pediatric Optometry
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County
St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Mary Blatt, OD
Adult Optometry
Locations:
450 N. New Ballas Rd. Building
Washington University Eye Center in Crestwood

Gabriel Burton, OD
Pediatric Optometry
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Steven M. Couch, MD
Ophthalmology
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eye
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
450 N. New Ballas Rd. Building

Philip L. Custer, MD, FACS
Ophthalmology
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eye
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health

Kyle Dohrman, OD, FAAO
Adult Optometry
Locations:
Washington University Eye Center at Forest Park
Barnes-Jewish Hospital McMillan Building – University Eye Service
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County

Matthew S. Elitt, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital McMillan Building – University Eye Service

Jennifer Enright, MD, PhD
Cornea Disease
Ophthalmology
Locations:
Barnes-Jewish Center for Outpatient Health
Center for Advanced Medicine – South County
450 N. New Ballas Rd. Building