Elite in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. James T. Handa

Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266, 
Baltimore, MD 
Accepting New Patients

Elite in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins University
600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Overview

James Handa is an Ophthalmologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Handa is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Handa is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 144 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 58 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MD
Hospital Affiliations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266, Baltimore, MD 21287
Call: 410-502-4340
Other Locations
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
10751 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093
Call: 410-955-3663
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21287
Call: 410-955-5080

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1b, Randomized, Uncontrolled, Single-masked, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetic Study of Multiple Doses of Three Different Concentrations (0.1%, 1.0%, 5.0%) of SAR 1118 Ophthalmic Solution in Human Subjects Undergoing Elective Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV)
A Phase 1b, Randomized, Uncontrolled, Single-masked, Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetic Study of Multiple Doses of Three Different Concentrations (0.1%, 1.0%, 5.0%) of SAR 1118 Ophthalmic Solution in Human Subjects Undergoing Elective Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 10, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1

144 Total Publications

In Vivo Characterization of ONL1204, a Small Peptide Inhibitor of the Fas Receptor, as a Potential Neuroprotective Therapy for Geographic Atrophy and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
In Vivo Characterization of ONL1204, a Small Peptide Inhibitor of the Fas Receptor, as a Potential Neuroprotective Therapy for Geographic Atrophy and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Journal: Biomedicines
Published: July 23, 2025
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Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (0.1 miles away)
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  • Elite
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    Elite
    . Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Dr. Handa is
    Elite
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  • Melanoma of the Eye
    Dr. Handa is
    Elite
    . Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
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  • Distinguished
  • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
    Dr. Handa is
    Distinguished
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  • Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
    Dr. Handa is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
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  • Retinal Detachment
    Dr. Handa is
    Distinguished
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  • Uveal Melanoma
    Dr. Handa is
    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Geographic Atrophy
    Dr. Handa is
    Advanced
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  • Hyphema
    Dr. Handa is
    Advanced
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  • Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
    Dr. Handa is
    Advanced
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  • Stargardt Macular Degeneration
    Dr. Handa is
    Advanced
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  • Vitrectomy
    Dr. Handa is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Handa is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).
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  • Cataract
    Dr. Handa is
    Experienced
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  • Cone Dystrophy
    Dr. Handa is
    Experienced
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
    Dr. Handa is
    Experienced
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  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
    Dr. Handa is
    Experienced
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  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Dr. Handa is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
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