Steven J. Hudson, M.D.
Dr. Steven Hudson received his medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. After interning at the National Naval Medical Center, Dr. Hudson completed his residency at the Medical University of South Carolina’s Storm Eye Institute in 2005, where he served as Chief Resident and received the Ophthalmology Program Director’s Award for displaying “the Behaviors and Attitudes Each of Us Looks for in Our Own Personal Physician.” Dr. Hudson has a diverse professional background as both a physician and attorney.
He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law with a concentration in Health Law. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College and a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. He served as a medical officer on active duty in the U.S. Navy for 8 years, including four years as an Executive Flight Surgeon aboard the President’s Helicopter Squadron, Marine One, and he is currently a Captain in the Navy Reserves.
Dr. Hudson is also proactive in the community, both locally and internationally. He received the American Medical Association’s Community Service Award for Lifetime Commitment to Community Service in 2006 and Unite for Sight’s 2007 International Volunteer of the Year Award for eye surgeries and care provided in Africa and Jerusalem. Dr. Hudson is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society as Clinical Faculty. He was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 2006 by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and was nominated as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in the World the same year. He was also named one of America’s Top Comprehensive Ophthalmologists by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He authored or co-authored textbook chapters and journal articles on the medical and surgical management of eye injuries and infections. Most recently, he was inducted into the Ancient Order of St. Lucia, which recognizes ophthalmologists who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character and displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence.
Dr. Hudson’s expertise includes Advanced Cataract Surgery (Multifocal, Toric Lenses, and Limbal Relaxing Incisions for astigmatism correction), Anterior Segment Surgery, Eyelid Surgery (including blepharoplasty and BOTOX), Laser Glaucoma Surgery, Medical Retina, Laser Surgery, and diabetic and routine eye care.
In his spare time, Dr. Hudson enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys tournament chess, high altitude climbing, and playing piano and saxophone.
Dr. Shazia Ahmed, is a board certified and fellowship-trained surgeon at one of our partner practices, Arlington Eye Center in Arlington, VA, who performs cataract surgery at SIEHT.
Dr. David B. McGuigan, MD, is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at SIEHT who is deeply committed to protecting and enhancing his patients’ vision across every stage of life. Known for his thoughtful, individualized approach to care, Dr. McGuigan strives to not only treat eye conditions but to truly improve quality of life through restored and preserved sight.
Dr. Christine A. Tagayun, M.D., is a board certified refractive surgeon and cornea specialist at one of our partner practices, See Clearly Vision in McLean, VA, who performs LASIK surgery at SIEHT.
Shelly Hayes, O.D. has been practicing Optometry in the Fredericksburg area since 1999. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Fordham University in New York and completed her doctorate in Optometry at the State University of New York College of Optometry. Her clinical externships included the study of vision therapy at her SUNY alma-mater, and the study of low-vision at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Ophthalmology Department of the Montefiore Medical Center. Upon achieving her doctorate, Dr. Hayes provided eye care to an underserved community in New York for 8 years.
Dr. Cambrie Chandler is an optometrist at SIEHT who provides comprehensive eye exams, pediatric care, management of ocular disease, co-management of systemic disease, and the fitting of contact lenses. She is trained in glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as specialty contact lenses and pre- and post-operative management.
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of SIEHT’s founder, Thomas Falkenberg, MD. Dr. Falkenberg was a dedicated physician and a cherished member of the Fredericksburg, VA, community. He will be remembered fondly for his professionalism and the lives he touched during his career as an ophthalmologist for over 20 years. 
