Doctors

Dr. Colleen A. Joseph is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. Dr. Joseph is certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She practices out of Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates in Chevy Chase, MD and McLean, VA.

Dr. Joseph earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed an internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center and a residency in ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University. 

Dr. Joseph is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and was just recently named a "2025 Top Doctor" in Ophthalmology by Northern Virginia Magazine and in 2022 by the Washingtonian.

Education

MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine (1987)

Residencies

Upstate University Hospital / Ophthalmology (1991)

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology / Ophthalmology (1999)

Dr. Michael Tigani is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with offices in McLean, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland. He is certified by The American Board of Ophthalmology. After graduating from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he did a year of internship at The Washington Hospital Center. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at The Georgetown University Center For Sight in 1987. He is on staff at Sibley Memorial Hospital. He has been a member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology since 1987. Dr. Tigani is also consistently named a "Top Doctor" in Ophthalmology by both Northern Virginia Magazine and the Washingtonian.

Education

MD, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1983)

Residencies

MedStar Georgetown University Medical Center / Ophthalmology (1987)

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology / Ophthalmology (1989)

Dr. Jean Park, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates, who offers patients the latest surgical techniques and treatments for both glaucoma and cataract surgery. She sees patients at our McLean, VA, location.

After her undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Park completed medical school and residency at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. She completed her fellowship in glaucoma at the Emory Eye Center. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Park enjoys serving at church and mission trips, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing music.  

Dr. Park also sees patients at our partner practice, Arlington Eye Center, which is located in Arlington, VA.

Specialties

• Glaucoma
• Cataract Surgery

Languages

• Fluent in English and Korean

Dr. Soraiya Thura, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgeon at Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates who performs cataract surgery and provides comprehensive ophthalmology services. Additionally, she has specialized experience in the management of eye cancer, with a clinical interest in the treatment of anterior segment and ocular surface tumors. Dr. Thura sees patients at our Chevy Chase location.

Dr. Thura received her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She completed Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where she was selected as the program’s First Chief Resident. Dr. Thura then went on to complete her Ocular Oncology Fellowship from the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami. This was followed by a second fellowship in refractive cataract surgery with Dr. Scott LaBorwit at Select Eye Care in Elkridge, MD.

Dr. Thura has been involved in several research presentations and publications, as well as many community organizations throughout her educational and practical career thus far. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 

Education

• Select Eye Care/Vision Innovation Partners, Refractive Cataract Surgery Fellowship
• University of Miami Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Ocular Oncology Fellowship
• University of Massachusetts Medical School, Ophthalmology Residency
• George Washington University Hospital, General Surgery Internship
• University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
• Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Science in Economics, Honors College

Affiliations

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

From our Chevy Chase, MD, location, Dr. Nguyen Waterman practices comprehensive eye care including routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, glaucoma and cataract evaluations, as well as pre and post-op surgery care. She also specializes in macular degeneration, diabetic eye, and strabismus evaluations. Dr. Waterman has a passion for treating dry eye patients and those who suffer from eye related allergies.

Prior to joining Metropolitan Ophthalmology Associates, Dr. Waterman worked at Kaiser Permanente where she focused on promoting preventative care of the patient. This entailed working hand in hand with internal medicine to ensure patients with hypertension, diabetes, and other systemic conditions were well monitored. She also participated in telemedicine consults reading retinal photos as a screening measure for diabetic patients.

Additionally Dr. Waterman previously worked at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, where she was responsible for teaching clinical skills to first and second year medical students as they rotated through the different sections. Dr. Waterman also worked as a civilian optometrist at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center where she received the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service in her care of the military community and their family members.

Dr. Waterman attended Washington University in St. Louis where she worked in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. After graduating cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a degree in Biochemistry, Dr. Waterman attended the University of Missouri in St. Louis Optometry School where she graduated on the Dean’s List.

While in optometry school Dr. Waterman was awarded the Mary M. Gilbert scholarship, a Merit Scholarship, and was a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Honor Society. She was also awarded an American Academy of Optometry research stipend and a National Eye Institute Summer Research Fellowship at the University Of Houston School Of Optometry. During her summer fellowship, she published an abstract on corneal healing at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

While not in the clinic, Dr. Waterman enjoys cooking and trying out new restaurants in the DMV area. You can also find her traveling, hiking, skiing–and more recently, at a barre or spin class.

Languages

• Fluent in English and Vietnamese
• Speaks some Spanish