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Eye Care Center

Eric D. Weichel, MD

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The Retina Group of Washington
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55/100
Mixed

Strong is 80 or better. Under 40 is weak. Half of eye care centers in the registry score 40–59.

Verified July 18, 2026

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Eric D. Weichel, MD — Bowie, Maryland
Eric D. Weichel, MD · The Retina Group of Washington

What AI says about Eric.1

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ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best ophthalmologist in Bowie”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. Eric D. Weichel, MD was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Perplexity

Named ✓

Asked “best ophthalmologist in Bowie”

“Phillips, MD 4.8 Eric D. Weichel, MD 4.9 The Retina Group of Washington 4.7 The Glaucoma Center Pc 4.7 Dr.”

Checked July 18, 2026

Gemini

Not named

Asked “best ophthalmologist in Bowie”

Gemini answered with other businesses. Eric D. Weichel, MD was not mentioned.

Checked July 16, 2026

Named by 1 of 3 assistants as of July 18, 2026.

What people keep saying.2

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

Patients appreciate Dr. Weichel's thoroughness and professionalism, often feeling like they are visiting a caring friend. Many highlight his clear communication regarding procedures and options, especially for serious conditions like detached retinas. However, some have reported issues with appointment scheduling and wait times.

Consistently praised

Dr. Weichel's thorough explanations
Successful detached retina surgeries
Timely and professional staff

Recurring complaints

Long wait times for appointments
Appointment cancellations without notice
Receptionist communication issues

The bottom line: Dr. Weichel is noted for his excellent patient care and successful surgical outcomes, particularly in retina treatment.

The score, explained

Why 55.3

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

Higher than 63% of eye care centers in the registry.

Scanned July 18, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites — AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
75
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you — YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
40
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you — and for the right service.
33
Reviews & responseNot just star average — volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
56
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
59
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
79
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
63
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
63

What’s holding this entry back: off-property attestation and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

3rd

of 3 eye care centers in Bowie, ranked by AI Score.

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The facts

AddressThe Retina Group of Washington, 16901 Melford Blvd Suite 111, Bowie, MD 20715, USA
Hours
Today (Mon) · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
Phone(301) 805-5395
Websitergw.com
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About Eric D. Weichel, MD.

What are the operating hours of Eric D. Weichel, MD?

The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Does the clinic accept reservations for appointments?

The clinic does not accept reservations; appointments are scheduled directly through their office.

What is the address of Eric D. Weichel, MD?

The clinic is located at The Retina Group of Washington, 16901 Melford Blvd Suite 111, Bowie, MD 20715, USA.

Is there parking available at the clinic?

Yes, there is ample parking available at the clinic, making it convenient for patients to visit.

What is the clinic known for?

The clinic is known for its professional and timely service, as well as Dr. Weichel's thoroughness in explaining procedures and options to patients.

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