Prior to joining VED in December, 2017, Dr. Hammer was with Baltimore Washington Eye Center. Dr. Hammer earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, School of Medicine followed by an Internship at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. He then completed his training with a residency in Ophthalmology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center which serves the greater Washington, DC Metro area. Dr. Hammer served as Chief of Ophthalmology at Ireland Community Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Dr. Hammer enjoys spending time with his family and is very involved with the community. His commitment and his passion for his work is demonstrated by the loyalty of his patients. Dr. Hammer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease, having spent a decade at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear infirmary. She is a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, specializing in cataract and pterygium surgery. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/suburban_hospital/_documents/physician%20CV/cremers-cv.pdf. Dr. Cremers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

Sezen Karakus, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology specializing in corneal and external eye diseases, with a particular focus on ocular surface conditions in patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as Sjögren's syndrome and ocular rosacea. Her expertise also extends to corneal diseases involving abnormal sensory nerves, such as neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic corneal pain. She is skilled in performing routine and complex procedures, including cataract and intraocular lens surgeries, refractive surgeries, corneal transplants, ocular surface reconstructions and amniotic membrane transplantations. At the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine's Ocular Surface Diseases and Dry Eye Clinic, she plays an integral role as a team member, providing her clinical insights and expertise. Additionally, she serves as an ophthalmologist in the Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) program at Hopkins. This unique position allows her to address dysautonomia-related neuropathic eye pain and ocular surface diseases in patients with POTS, combining her eye specialization with a focus on this specific medical condition. As a clinician-scientist, her research revolves around ocular surface diseases. Dr. Karakus is actively investigating the role of the ocular surface microbiome in the pathogenesis of ocular rosacea. Her involvement in the NIH U24 Ocular Surface Microbiome Consortium allows her to collaborate with fellow experts in the field to standardize research methrods and develop validated protocols for studying the ocular surface microbiome. Another area of research interest for Dr. Karakus involves serological and tear biomarkers in Sjögren's disease. Through a longitudinal study, she aims to determine the utility of tissue-specific autoantibodies for early diagnosis of Sjögren's disease in patients with dry eyes. Understanding the broader impact of Sjögren's disease on the peripheral and central nervous systems is crucial, as it can manifest as severe ocular surface disease with diminished corneal sensation (neurotrophic keratitis) or intense eye pain without significant ocular surface disease (neuropathic corneal pain). Her clinical expertise and research contributions have earned Dr. Karakus recognition regionally and nationally, as evidenced by her role as a consultant in complex dry eye and ocular surface diseases. She takes pride in her dedication to advancing the understanding of ocular surface conditions and providing the best possible care for patients. By combining her specialization in corneal and external eye disease with her involvement in the POTS program and cutting-edge research on ocular surface diseases, Dr. Karakus strives to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to the advancement of ophthalmology and related fields. Dr. Karakus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Corneal Transplant.

Zuleika Ghodsi is an Ophthalmologist in Easton, Maryland. Dr. Ghodsi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Amblyopia, Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Ghodsi is currently accepting new patients.

Marcos Doxanas is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Doxanas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Cataract. Dr. Doxanas is currently accepting new patients.

Gaurav Srivastava is an Ophthalmologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Srivastava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Srivastava is currently accepting new patients.

Jesus Martinez is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Martinez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Martinez is currently accepting new patients.

Saman Ghahremani is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Ghahremani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Pinguecula. Dr. Ghahremani is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Malouf is an Ophthalmologist in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Malouf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Malouf is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Chu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Coats Disease, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Friedman is an Ophthalmologist in Westminster, Maryland. Dr. Friedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Solomon is an Ophthalmologist in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Solomon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Astigmatism, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Iridectomy. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

Arturo Betancourt is an Ophthalmologist in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Dr. Betancourt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Blepharitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Betancourt is currently accepting new patients.

Brad Spagnolo is an Ophthalmologist in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Spagnolo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Meibomianitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Spagnolo is currently accepting new patients.

Beth Schwartz is an Ophthalmologist in Bowie, Maryland. Dr. Schwartz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Meibomianitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

Donna Booth is an Ophthalmologist in Lutherville, Maryland. Dr. Booth is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Booth is currently accepting new patients.

Mehrak Marzban is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Marzban is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Pinguecula, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Marzban is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Solomon is an Ophthalmologist in Greenbelt, Maryland. Dr. Solomon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Scleritis, and Blepharitis. Dr. Solomon is currently accepting new patients.

Prisca Diala is an Ophthalmologist in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Diala is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Diala is currently accepting new patients.

Diane Chang is an Ophthalmologist in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Presbyopia, and Glaucoma. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.