
Allen Eghrari, MD, MPH
Cornea and External Diseases
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Persian (Farsi)
- Spanish
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Allen Eghrari
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Allen O. Eghrari, M.D., M.P.H., is director of the Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and associate professor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He specializes in cornea, cataract and external eye diseases at the Wilmer Eye Institute's locations in Baltimore and Belcamp, Maryland. Dr. Eghrari treats a wide range of eye conditions, with special interest in Fuchs' dystrophy, cataract surgery, cornea transplantation including Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty, and Ebola-associated eye disease.
Dr. Eghrari received his M.D. degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed both residency training in ophthalmology and subspecialty fellowship in cornea and cataract surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Eghrari is a recipient of the Claes Dohlman Society Fellowship Award, the ARVO/Alcon Early Career Clinician-Scientist Award, and the Research to Prevent Blindness Special Scholar Award.
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
PREVAIL, Partners Perform 40 Successful Cataract Eye Surgeries - Front Page Africa (Jan. 2018)
Johns Hopkins team takes second in business plan competition with corneal surgery enhancement - the Hub, Johns Hopkins University (Apr. 2017)
Ebola's Ghost: the Mystery After the Outbreak, Wired Magazine UK (Feb. 2016)
Research Interests
Cataract Surgery, Corneal Dystrophies, Ebola Virus Disease, Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy
Google Scholar - Publications
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Q3oIdy8AAAAJ&hl=en
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Eghrari AO, Bishop RJ, Ross RD, et al. Characterization of Ebola Virus–Associated Eye Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(1):e2032216. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.32216
Barnes K, Chiang E, Chen C, Lohmeier J, Christy J, Chaurasia A, Rosen A, Vora P, Cai S, Subramanya A, Durr N, Allen R, Eghrari AO. Comparison of Tri-folded and Scroll-Based Graft Viability in Preloaded Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Cornea. 2018 Dec 13.
Efficacy and Safety Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Survivors of Ebola Virus Disease: 12-Month Results From the PREVAIL VII Study. Eghrari AO, Shantha JG, Ross RD, Ryn CV, Crozier I, Hayek B, Gradin D, Roberts B, Prakalapakorn SG, Amegashie F, Nishant K, Singh G, Dolo R, Fankhauser J, Burkholder B, Pettitt J, Gross R, Brady T, Dighero-Kemp B, Reilly C, Hensley L, Higgs E, Yeh S, Bishop RJ. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2021 Jan 25;10(1):32. doi: 10.1167/tvst.10.1.32
PREVAIL III Study Group, Sneller MC, Reilly C, Badio M, Bishop RJ, Eghrari AO, Moses SJ, Johnson KL, Gayedyu-Dennis D, Hensley LE, Higgs ES, Nath A, Tuznik K, Varughese J, Jensen KS, Dighero-Kemp B, Neaton JD, Lane HC, Fallah MP. A Longitudinal Study of Ebola Sequelae in Liberia. N Engl J Med. 2019 Mar 7;380(10):924-934.
Honors
- Dean's Predoctoral Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Public Engagement, University of Illinois
- Mitchell Research Prize, Wilmer Eye Institute
- Claes Dohlman Society Fellowship Award
- Aliki Perroti Scholar, Wilmer Eye Institute
- Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy Research Grant Award
- A. Edward Maumenee Research Grant Award
- Robert P. Larsen Award in Human Development
- Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- ARVO/Alcon Early Career Clinician-Scientist Award
- Baltimore Business Journal 40 Under 40, Baltimore Business Journal, 8/1/19
- Research to Prevent Blindness Special Scholar Award, 7/1/18
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
- 4692 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, MD 21017
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-836-7010
- fax: 410-893-9796
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Master's Degree, MPH, 2018
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery, 2014
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, 2013
- Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2016
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
292 ratings, 124 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Everything he did was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Very professional and willing to take time to show pictures of his son after the eye exam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Eghrari is an outstanding doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Excellent. He was thorough and gave me good instructions on next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Eghrari Is thorough and understanding of my medical needs. He is polite, respectful and sincere and clearly communicates my care needs allowing my responses to be expressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
He is an exceptional Dr and Human Being so brilliant and a real depth of genuine caring for his patients with a refreshing humility!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
The doctor was quite skilled at removing a blurry skin over my cataract. Almost immediately my eyesight in the left eye improved traumatically.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Top notch, thoughtful, nuanced, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Very knowledgeable, interested in my feedback, patient, polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr Eghrari is wonderful! Always professional and kind!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Took to long to see the dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
Amazingly talented surgeon with an excellent chair side manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
I thank God for Dr. Eghrari and his team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
He was the very best person to provide relief and abate my vision problem. He restored my quality of life and improved it!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
The doctor was very thorough and made everything easy to understand for my upcoming cataract surgery. He made me feel confident that everything will go perfectly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr.Eghrari is skilled, kind, and processional and could not be a better health care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Eghrari Is the best doctor I have ever had. He really cares about you and your eyes. I could not find a better doctor. I absolutely love him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
He is very personable, knowledgable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr Allen is amazing and has good bed side manners.I fly across the country just to see him. The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr Eghrari is exceptional provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Eghrari is a compassionate, highly skilled surgeon with a wonderful ""bedside manner""
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
This was my first visit. But have already recommended this doctor to a friend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Asset to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
I felt safe about getting the surgery done and the instructions for recovery were clear.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Very thorough and congenial
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
He's the best. I am really grateful to have been under his care following two cornea transplants.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very knowledgeable physician. Excellent bedside manners.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very good service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Excellent. Would see him if I had a problem. Seems to very caring. Not just doing the ""next patient"" really seeing the person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Thoughtful, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Always courteous and informative regarding the status of the eye condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Provider fantastic. Technician horrible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Very patient, answered all questions very thoroughly. Very giving and caring disposition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Very polite, professional, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr Eghrari gave me my vision back through lasers.Word cannot express how much this meant to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Extremely happy and feel I'm in the best place possible for my eye care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Provider performed eye surgery on both eyes 2 months apart. He was professional and educated on my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Love Dr Eghrari, He listens to my questions answers my questions in terms I understand, and includes my thoughts on treatment moving forward. I am very satisfied with Dr Eghrari.nothing to add
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
I have no complaints. The doctor apologized for being late,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Very nice and he assured me that he could fix my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr Eghrari is the best although I had to wait I do not mind waiting for someone of his quality he's very caring very knowledgeable very pleasant and if someone has health concerns that are time consuming I completely understand I have no problem waiting for him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
I am always satisfied with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Great guy, friendly and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Eghrari is excellent and I am completely satisfied and have confidence he will be able to help me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
I understand he double books patients as he did with me. I have a sick husband. Belcamp is a good distance from my home in Jarrettsville. Time is precious to us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Dr. Eghrari and the technician were very thorough in my checkup. They've given her identified a problem, explained it thoroughly and changed medications, making sure I understood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Eghrari went over the results of my eyes in detail.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Friendly knowledgeable 0
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr Eghrari is a specialist I see for an eye condition. He is excellent in his field and is the only reason I put up with the inefficiencies and waits that occur at this office location
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Very professional, understanding, caring and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Explained everything very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Could not be more helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Eghrari is so easy to talk to and excellent at explaining things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Both the doctor and the assistant who did preliminary measurements gave their full attention to me during the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Eghrari is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very knowledgeable. I was grateful he was able to see me the same day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
He is professional, very knowledgeable, listens carefully, has a very kind demeanor.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Every I have an appointment with my Eye. I really enjoy it. Doctor and nurses take a good care of me thank you so much professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
This is the second time I have seen him He has always been very professional and polite took the time with me no matter how far behind his schedule was !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
He was very personable and engaged. He explained throughly my condition and assured me of future developments and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
He was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr.Eghrari is always pleasant and ready to answer any of your concernsI would recommend him to any of my friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
He is great
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. Eghrari is a kind, polite and very skilled provider. He is easy to speak with and explains most things extremely well.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Very knowledgeable and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
GREAT
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr Eghrari is a wonderful Dr. He answered all my questions and gave me so much information that I did not even think of to ask.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Thorough, professional, informed, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Had to wait 90 minutes to see Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Wait is concerning but once you actually see Dr Eghrari & assistant all is forgiven
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. Gave me the time I needed to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Very impressive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
I love nures and Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
I enjoyed the recent visit with Dr Eghrari. He took the time to answer all my questioned and explained the procedure in a way I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Amazing caring and wants his patients to feel comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Doctor with your wellbeing in his heart.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr. Eghrari provides excellent patient care including answering questions to all of his patients. He is a highly skilled eye surgeon able to perform complex surgery like the corneal transplant he did for me. I expect to wait for him & he is the only reason I stayed with Wilmer after they moved from Bel Air.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
This provider clearly did not review my medical records or fully understand my medical history before our conversation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Very knowledgeable. Listened to my needs and adjusted surgical procedure with that in mind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever seen.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Very personable and helpful. Explains everything in plain language. Extremely friendly and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Simply the best. So grateful for the cornea transplants and fop-of-line care. I simply can't overstate his healing passion and empathy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
I just love Dr Eghrari. He is kind , and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Eghrari always goes above and beyond, he is attentive and reactive and I appreciate everything he has done and continues to do for my eye health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
The Best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
He's brilliant and focused.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
This is a long relationship and I recommend the doctor frequently. He is patient, pleasant, and very knowledgeable and responsive. A great listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Very knowledgeable and competent. I have a lot of confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Great doctor appt was about 45 minutes late starting
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Great-So glad I chose him for my eye surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Allen is very nice and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to all of my family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Iam very pleased with Dr Eghrari, I respect his knowledge of his chosen profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
The besr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I am well pleased with the service of Doctor Eghrari.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr Eghrari and [staff] were very professional and very thorough when following up with me. They answered questions and took time they needed to complete appropriate tests and follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Provider very busy. Handled appt. Very efficiently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Excellent surgeon, great follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Doctor discussed my two eye issues, answered all my questions. He sat down and talked to me respectfully, using terminology I understood. His demeanor made me feel like I was talking to friend not a superior being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
He always listens.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
He was very noligable about why I was there
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Eghrari inspires confidence. He gave me options for treatment, explained procedures very well. I trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Eghrari exclusively provided my eye care for some years. In every way I am most favorably impressed and entirely satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Eghrari was a highly trained and experienced surgeon who anticipated my questions and made me confident about his fixing my cataracts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
Very professional. Showed concern for me. Good sense of humor. Responded to my questions very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Very kind and concerned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
I have great respect for Dr. Eghrari takes good care of my eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Friendly and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
My Doctor's bedside manner was incredible.He also spent as much time as it took to answer all my questions.And in my opinion an incredibly caring individual
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
The doctor never appears rushed. He listens to what I am saying and treats me with respect. He explains things very clearly and thoroughly.