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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Glaucoma.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cataract Removal.

Emerson T. Que, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Que’s primary focus is on delivering patient-centered surgical care for cataracts. His emphasis is comprehensive ophthalmology, which integrates advanced diagnostic skills, compassionate communication, and patient education to optimize outcomes. Dr. Que is committed to evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous quality improvement. Selected Publications Kurup SK, Que ET, Kauffmann Jokl DH. The World Trade Center Disaster: A Brief On-site Report from Ground Zero. Arch Ophthalmol. 2002;120(3):395–396. doi:10.1001/archopht.120.3.395. Dr. Que is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Strabismus.

Dr. Katz completed his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Colgate University, his MD at SUNY/Buffalo School of Medicine (his home town), his Neurology residency at Duke University Medical Center, and his Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Michigan/Kellogg Eye Center. Dr. Katz specializes in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Neurology. Dr. Katz has been a primary investigator in clinical trials in Neuro-Ophthalmology and holds academic appointments at Georgetown University Hospital and Howard University Hospital. A list of his publications can be found on. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Meningitis, Arachnoiditis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Dr. Brooks G. Brown III is an ophthalmologist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He practices out of Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Brown is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump.

Andrew R. Carey, MD is a the Neil R. Miller Rising Professor of Ophthalmology in the division of Neuro-Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmic disorders such as optic neuritis, uveitis related papillitis, ischemic & hereditary optic neuropathies as well as diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, toxic retinopathies and inherited disorders of the retina such as retinitis pigmentosa. Dr. Carey’s clinical and research interests include comparative effectiveness and cost-benefit of intravitreal medications, long-term outcome of treatments for choroidal neovascularization, novel treatments for papillitis, and the use of novel imaging modalities to better diagnose and understand optic nerve and retinal diseases. Dr. Carey received his bachelor's from Davidson College in mathematics in 2006. In 2010, he received his medical degree from the University of South Florida. He completed his ophthalmology residency as Chief Resident in 2014 at the University of South Florida. He then went on to complete his fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2015 and his fellowship in medical retina at the University of Iowa in 2016. Videos Dr. Andrew R. CareyNeuro-Ophthalmology. Dr. Carey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Neuritis.

Thomas Johnson is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Vinay Desai is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

Chetankumar Patel is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Endophthalmitis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Hendrix is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Hendrix is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Chalazion. Dr. Hendrix is currently accepting new patients.

Dan Yin is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy, Coats Disease, and Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy. Dr. Yin is currently accepting new patients.

Jordan Heffez is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heffez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

Fadi Nasrallah is an Ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Nasrallah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Neuroretinitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

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 Retinal Artery Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Nicholas R. Mahoney, M.D., is an Oculoplastic surgeon at the Wilmer Eye Institute's locations in Bethesda and Baltimore, Maryland. He is the chief of Wilmer's Oculoplastics Division. Dr. Mahoney specializes in surgery of the tissue surrounding the eyes, including the eyelids, eye socket (orbit) and tear drainage system. This includes removal of benign and malignant lesions of the eyelid and eye socket, repair of eyelid and eye socket trauma, reconstruction of the tear ducts and surgery for correcting abnormal eyelid position. Eyelid surgeries include surgeries for drooping eyelids, extra eyelid skin and heavy eyebrows for both functionally reconstructive and cosmetic reasons. Dr. Mahoney received his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He then completed additional specialty training as an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellow at the Wilmer Eye Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Mahoney joined the Wilmer faculty in 2012. He has held various administrative responsibilities and is currently the Vice Chair of Information Technology & Data Science for the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, and Osteotomy.

"Dr. Shah is an AUPO-fellowship trained ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Shah attended college at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He later earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and remained there to pursue his residency in Ophthalmology where he was also honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Shah then pursued his fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shah has been privileged to author or co-author over 40 book chapters and topics as well as publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has been invited to lecture both physicians and students on current clinical issues. As a resident, he received multiple honors including Intern of the Year, Resident of the Year, and the Golden Apple for Teaching by the College of Medicine. He was even bestowed with Hahnemann University Hospital's highest award for training physicians – ""Excellence in Clinical Practice for a Fellow, Resident, or Intern."" Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of retinal disease, but has particular interests in the management of acute, subacute, and chronic retinal disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and complex retinal detachments. Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.". Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Hyphema, Kallikrein Hypertension, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.

Joshua Fernandes is an Ophthalmologist in Silver Spring, Maryland. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.

Michael Tigani is an Ophthalmologist in Mclean, Virginia. Dr. Tigani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).

Natasha Herz is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Herz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Herz is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Frank is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Frank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Frank is currently accepting new patients.