Ashley Behrens
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Ashley Behrens

Ophthalmology
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
Baltimore, MD 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
8
conditions
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Ashley Behrens, M.D., is the Edward St. John Professor in Ophthalmology and chief of the comprehensive ophthalmology division at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of cataracts and corneal diseases, including corneal transplantation techniques for Fuchs’ dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as LASIK, PRK and refractive lens exchange. Dr. Behrens received his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, and completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship training at the Francisco Risquez Hospital. He completed additional fellowships at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany, where he obtained his German Doctorate with Magna Cum Laude Distinction, and then at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Behrens joined the Wilmer faculty in 2003, and served as executive medical director at the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH), Wilmer’s affiliate hospital in Saudi Arabia, from July 2010 through August 2014.

Dr. Behrens is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Residency

Hospital Miguel Perez Carreno, Ophthalmology, 1995

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in MD

Fellowships

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 2000
University of Essen, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 1999
Hospital Miguel Perez Carreno, Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery, 1996

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
German
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashley Behrens

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Is Dr. Ashley Behrens a top-rated expert for Interstitial Keratitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashley Behrens is classified as an Distinguished expert for Interstitial Keratitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ashley Behrens specialize in?

While Dr. Ashley Behrens is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Ashley Behrens accept my insurance?

Dr. Ashley Behrens accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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