Jacob Kanter
Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Jacob Kanter

Ophthalmology
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Expertise in
1
conditions
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Maumenee Lobby, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Jacob Kanter, M.D., is a cataract and glaucoma surgeon practicing at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Kanter is a glaucoma specialist who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of all forms of open angle and angle-closure glaucoma. He performs cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery, including both the latest micro invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) and traditional glaucoma surgeries. He also performs clinic-based procedures including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), YAG laser capsulotomy and laser peripheral iridotomy. Dr. Kanter is involved with several clinical trials investigating the latest glaucoma surgeries. He is also researching the role of home tonometry in glaucoma care, which can uncover intraocular pressure fluctuations outside the office and help elucidate how glaucoma progresses. He has a special interest in improving patient-doctor communication, streamlining patients’ experiences with glaucoma surgery, and medical education.

Dr. Kanter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Trabeculectomy.

Dr. Kanter is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

University of Chicago Medicine, Ophthalmology, 2023

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Glaucoma (Ophthalmology), 2024

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew

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

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Is Dr. Jacob Kanter a top-rated expert for Trabeculectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob Kanter is classified as an Advanced expert for Trabeculectomy, 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. Jacob Kanter specialize in?

While Dr. Jacob Kanter is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Trabeculectomy, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Jacob Kanter 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.

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