Overview
Dr. Stephen S. Pappas, Jr. is native to the Washington, D.C. area and has been in medical and surgical retinal practice for over 15 years. He is committed to providing personalized and compassionate retinal care, maintaining expertise and technology to offer the latest retinal treatments, and working closely with each patient’s medical team to preserve and restore vision. Dr. Pappas holds a B.A. from Bucknell University and earned his Medical Degree from George Washington University in 1989. Following his Ophthalmology Residency at the Washington Hospital Center, he pursued and completed his Clinical Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the Retina Institute of Maryland (now known as the National Retina Institute) in Baltimore, MD, where he performed clinical research and participated in landmark clinical trials investigating both medical and surgical retinal treatments. Upon completion of his training in 1995, Dr. Pappas joined his father, one of the first fellowship-trained retina specialists in the Washington, D.C. area, in private group practice in Bethesda. In 2001, Dr. Pappas founded the Center for Retinal Diseases and Surgery, LLC, where he continues the tradition of personalized, compassionate retinal care established by his father nearly 50 years ago. Dr. Pappas is married with two children and resides in Montgomery County where he also serves as a trustee for two non-profit organizations. Recreationally, Dr. Pappas is an avid fan of his children’s sports and enjoys golf, skiing and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Learn more about Dr. Pappas by visiting his website .
Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blue Cone Monochromatism, Color Blindness, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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Locations
Suite 502, Baltimore, MD 21215
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D. is the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist who directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials. His laboratory research is directed at understanding the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization and excessive retinal vascular permeability, and the mechanism of cone cell death in inherited retinal degenerations. He helped to determine the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and Tie2 in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases. The clinical trial group under Dr. Campochairo provided the first demonstration of the benefits of suppression of VEGF in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. He has developed strategies for sustained suppression of VEGF that are currently being tested in clinical trials. Dr. Campochiaro trained at the University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia. He did a vitreoretinal fellowship and research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1984. He became professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins in 1991. Dr. Campochiaro is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen S. Pappas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen S. Pappas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen S. Pappas by calling their office at 410-601-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen S. Pappas a top-rated expert for Blue Cone Monochromatism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen S. Pappas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Blue Cone Monochromatism, 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. Stephen S. Pappas specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen S. Pappas is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Blue Cone Monochromatism, Color Blindness, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Stephen S. Pappas accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen S. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-601-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Blue Cone MonochromatismDr. Pappas isDistinguished. Learn about Blue Cone Monochromatism.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Color BlindnessDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Pappas isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Pappas isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.