Mona A. Kaleem
Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Mona A. Kaleem

Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
Bethesda, MD 
17 Years of Experience

Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, 
Bethesda, MD 
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Mona Kaleem, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. She is broadly trained in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma. Her excellence in patient care, teaching, and research activities resulted in her selection to the American Glaucoma Society. She was also selected by her peers as a Baltimore Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Dr. Kaleem was honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award. Dr. Kaleem was born and raised in Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in Biology and Chemistry at Smith College prior to entering the Howard University College of Medicine. There, she was a Trustee Scholar and awardee of the Malcolm X Scholarship due to her leadership in community service. She completed her medical training at Mercy Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic. She has a strong interest in volunteerism and has participated in medical missions globally and in underserved areas within the United States. Dr. Kaleem is also known for her involvement in grass roots legislative efforts that impact the way that ophthalmology care is delivered and received in the United States. She is one of the hosts of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and co-authored the book Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know with Dr. Harry Quigley. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/Kaleem-cv.pdf.

Dr. Kaleem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year
2009
Residency
Howard University Hospital, Ophthalmology, 2013
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MD
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic, Glaucoma, 2014
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
French
Hindi
Urdu
Gender
Female

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
Call: 240-482-1100
Other Locations
Howard County Medical Pavilion
10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
Call: 410-910-2330

Clinical Research

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37 Total Publications

Clinical Outcomes of Hydrus Microstent Implantation for Open-Angle Glaucoma: Results from a Large Academic Center.
Clinical Outcomes of Hydrus Microstent Implantation for Open-Angle Glaucoma: Results from a Large Academic Center.
Journal: Ophthalmology. Glaucoma
Published: August 08, 2025
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Experience:
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