
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.
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Locations
10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Brian Brooks is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Brooks is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma, Albinism, Oculocutaneous Albinism, and Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1.
Dept Of Transfusion Medicine/Nih Clinical Center
Emily Chew is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Chew is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.
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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 clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Campochiaro is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Campochiaro is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yannis M. Paulus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yannis M. Paulus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yannis M. Paulus by calling their office at 410-910-2330. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Paulus isElite. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Distinguished
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Paulus isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Paulus isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- EndophthalmitisDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
- Usher SyndromeDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- VitrectomyDr. Paulus isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Cat Scratch DiseaseDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Cat Scratch Disease.
- CataractDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- Familial Exudative VitreoretinopathyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Hereditary RetinoblastomaDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Retinoblastoma.
- Jalili SyndromeDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Jalili Syndrome.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- NearsightednessDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PingueculaDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Pinguecula.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal Vasculopathy with Cerebral Leukodystrophy
- RetinoblastomaDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Retinoblastoma.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
- ScleritisDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- ToxoplasmosisDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Toxoplasmosis.
- UveitisDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Paulus isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
