Shameema M. Sikder
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Shameema Sikder, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal disorders, such as Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as complex cataracts. Dr. Sikder's clinical interests include surgical treatments for corneal diseases, such as endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK), complex cataracts, and treatments for keratoconus. Dr. Sikder is the director of the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sikder also has a faculty appointment at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at Johns Hopkins University. She has a particular interest in surgical education and through NIH support, is working on technologies that could be implemented at the international level to improve the level of ophthalmic surgical care. Dr. Sikder received her M.D. degree from the University of Arizona after obtaining Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in cornea and refractive disease at the Moran Eye Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she received the Claes Dohlman Fellow of the Year Award, recognizing the most distinguished cornea fellow in the nation. Dr. Sikder returned to Wilmer in 2011 and served as assistant chief of service (chief resident) and associate director of ocular trauma. She was the inaugural medical director of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bethesda in 2014, where she continues to care for patients.

Dr. Sikder is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

Dr. Sikder is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sikder is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in AZ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

University of Utah Health, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 2011

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Bengali
Spanish

Gender

Female

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Locations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Baltimore, MD 
 (1.2 miles away)
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6569 N Charles St Ste 305, 
Towson, MD 
 (7.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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While Dr. Shameema M. Sikder is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Cataract Removal, and Pterygium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Shameema M. Sikder 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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