Yannis M. Paulus
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions
Howard County Medical Pavilion
10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, 
Columbia, MD 

Overview

Yannis M. Paulus, M.D., F.A.C.S., is the Jonas Fridenwald Professor in Ophthalmology, an associate professor in the Johns Hopkins University Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Biomedical Engineering, and a vitreoretinal surgeon at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine’s East Baltimore and Columbia locations. Dr. Paulus served as a surgical retina specialist and director of a research laboratory at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center for almost 10 years, where he developed novel imaging systems, lasers and long-lasting therapies and nanotechnologies to allow physicians to determine cellular markers of disease, enabling early diagnosis, improved treatment monitoring and more individualized, personalized precision medicine tailored to each patient’s needs. After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry and physics from Harvard University and his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Paulus completed an internship at the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, a residency in ophthalmology at the Stanford University School of Medicine Byers Eye Institute, and a surgical and medical retina fellowship at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. CVhttps://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/Paulus_CV%2021225.pdf.

Dr. Paulus is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Dr. Paulus is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Paulus is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Surgical and Medical Retina, 2015

Hospital Affiliations

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Greek

Gender

Male

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Locations

Howard County Medical Pavilion
10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Paulus has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yannis M. Paulus

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Is Dr. Yannis M. Paulus a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yannis M. Paulus is classified as an Elite expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Yannis M. Paulus specialize in?

While Dr. Yannis M. Paulus is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Yannis M. Paulus participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Yannis M. Paulus has published 138 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Yannis M. Paulus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Yannis M. Paulus accept my insurance?

Dr. Yannis M. Paulus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-910-2330 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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