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Kimberly Williams Bolar

Kimberly Williams Bolar, OD

Optometry

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Kimberly Williams Bolar

Professional Titles

  • Optometrist

Primary Academic Title

Assistant in Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Dr. Kimberly Williams Bolar graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1997. She began her career at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000 in White Marsh Maryland. She later moved the Greenspring Station location and currently solely practices at the main campus in east Baltimore. Dr. Williams Bolar is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. She performs primary care eye examinations including evaluations for glasses and contact lenses, corneal disease and disorders, cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy for those in the Executive Health Program, Johns Hopkins employees, and those in the general population.

Centers and Institutes

Memberships

  • American Board of Optometry, Diplomate
  • Maryland Optometric Association

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, OD, 1997

Insurance

Search plans
  • 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

5 out of 5

235 ratings, 93 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2026

    She was very thorough and explained what was occurring with my eyes clearly and succinctly so that I could easily understand. Very professional yet very friendly. I usually have a difficult time having someone put drops in my eyes but this time I did not.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2026

    This provider is the best! Caring,concerned, and treats me like a person, not a number

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2026

    Overall I had a very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    Dr. Williams is an excellent doctor and provider. She has been my eye doctor for nearly 21 years. I'm grateful for her service and patience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2026

    I am very grateful to be Dr. Williams Bolar's patient. She's kind, intelligent and puts me at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/27/2026

    DR was very personable and showed she cared

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    She has a warm way of making you feel at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    This provider was excellent. Very knowledgeable and she made me feel very comfortable during my visit. I was scared because I didn't know what was happening with my eyes but she explained to me that it was normal and at this time nothing to be majorly concern unless my vision changed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2026

    Outstanding care provider - smart, great communicator, very patient-focused.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2026

    Dr. Williams was thorough and a professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Right on point about visit, I like it

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Dr. Williams Bolar Is very kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    She was fabulous! Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    She's the very best. I actually look forward to being seen by Dr. Williams Bolar.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Dr Williams Bolar is outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    MY PROVIDER WAS SMART; INTELLIGENCE; VERY, VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWS HER JOB AS A BRIGHT DOCTOR.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Dr. Bolar is professional, kind, and very well trained. Simply exemplary.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2026

    Excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    I have relied on her for over 15 years for keeping my eyesight good and I have total confidence in her. She takes time to explain changes in my eyesight and gives straightforward options about how to move forward.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/21/2026

    The provider was amazing! She did a great job, explained things very well, and offered useful suggestions, insight, and solutions!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/20/2026

    My exams were thorough. Everyone was very courteous and explained things clearly answering all my questions. Overall, it was a great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    Dr. Bolar is very knowledgeable and has a great rapport with patients. She informed me what she was about to do and explained things as she performed my annual eye exam.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2026

    Dr Kim offered great advice about the condition of my eyes she didn't try to sell me anything and told me her honest opinion and I truly appreciate her for that

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    Absolute professional, capable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2026

    Thorough and shares information about my diagnosis's in detail

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/8/2026

    Dr. Kimberly is fantastic. I genuinely look forward to our visits as Dr. Kimberly is the rare type of physician who is attentive, authentic, and happily answers questions. She is certainly busy, but when you are in her office, her only concern is you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    A wonderful person who my husband and I have been working with for years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/1/2026

    Dr Bolar is amazing. She's kind and thorough. She explains everything well. I always feel I'm in great hands with her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr Bolar is an excellent and empathetic person. I actually arrived at my appointment extremely early and saw me anyway. I really appreciated that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr. Williams Bolar was excellent, as she always is.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    An excellent experience. The attending doctors were professional and attentive. They were clearTh and concise with their instructions and made me feel comfortable and heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    She is a very good optometrist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Pleasant, personable, knowledgeable, professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    THE BEST!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Very Professional and Through

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Very easy to talk to and explained results in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    10star

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    This was my first time seeing this provider and it was a wonderful experience from beginning to end.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Everyone was friendly and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    She was very thorough and considerate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Williams Bolar is well versed in eye care. She makes you comfortable in every situation of the exam.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    This was my first visit. Dr. Bolar was very kind and compassionate and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    She was very nice and pleasant. The only issue I had was the time management. I waited and I was before time of my appointment. I expressed this to her and she apologized. Now I know to only schedule with this department on an off day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Great service in a wonderful facility, everybody was helpful and polite./

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Very professional and very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    I have seen Dr. Williams for many years. For my annual eye exam. She Is wonderful. In additionTo being a great doctor, she has a calming and respectful manner. She Is a wonderful listener, never seems In a hurry. I feel like I am her most important patient when I am with her. She explains things in a way I can understand. She has a quiet and pstient voice which is also nice during eye exams.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    I really appreciate Dr bolar. She is clear, warm, methodical, knowledgeable, and not reactive. I think her perspective and personality are considerable strengths, as it can be easy to get tense during a doctor visit when the doctor is tense, and she keeps things very even

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I have gone to Dr. Williams Bolar for likely more than a decade. She is thorough and explains my eye health very well. I retired from downtown Hopkins 3 yrs ago, but have made it a point to drive back there in order to see her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Williams was very kind, caring and did her job outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr KWB is fantastic. She listens carefully and converses confidently with empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    My many thanks again to the JHU Executive Preventive Medicine team. This was my first executive physical with JHU and it was a great experience. I'm looking forward to returning next year.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Wonderful!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    I couldn't ask for anyone more attentive or helpful. I have received excellent eye care and my vision and diagnosed condition have improved dramatically as a result of this care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    The team at the Executive physical area is exceptional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    This doctor is kind, thorough, skilled, attentive and that makes me look forward to my annual visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    She was very nice and attentive as usual. She was very apologetic about the wait time. She didn't rush through the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Awesome experience- very knowledgeable, great interaction with my son and I

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent visit - very knowledgeable and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Excellent eye doctor. Very thorough and knows her work. Very professional. I would recommend her anytime.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    She is amazing and gives all her attention to you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    The best of the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    My visit was outstanding. I received great care and all appointments ran on schedule.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Dr Bolar was extremely nice--friendly, patient, thorough....

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Well spoken and knows her job. I would recommend her to family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Dr Williams Bolar is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Williams is outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Williams was extremely professional and kind!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Everyone was fantastic, the communication from start to finish was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr Bolar is an outstanding provider. She's caring, kind and very knowledgeable. Dr Bolar Is always professional and respectful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    I was extremely happy with my visit with Dr Bolar highly recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Williams is an amazing person..She is kind and most professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Love her she was very thorough and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Very professional, courteous, caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Dr Williams Bolar is always very thorough. She always explains everything and answers all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    Dr. KIMBERLY is GREAT!! So comforting and open...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    She takes time to explain,she listens

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr Bolar is wonderful, extremely attentive and patient. Every time I see her my appointments go swiftly and smoothly. Absolutely goated doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Kimberly Williams Bolar is a excellent physician. She was extremely knowledgeable about her craft, kind, courteous, open to answering my questions, didn't rush my office visit, gave me recommendations. Dr. Kimberly Williams Bolar made my visit pleasant and comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Williams Bolar is wonderful -- thorough, skilled, personable. A great listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr. Williams Bolar was very warm and welcoming professional and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr Williams worked me into a full schedule because I was in from out of town. She is so thorough and explains everything she is doing at every step.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    We love her. I'd rather go to JHWM but she's so great, I'll ride downtown.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Professional, knowledgeable, able to establish a rapport easily with first time patient. Explained results of examination, inquired if there were any questions, provided recommendations for care that could be done at home, encouraged follow up with provider if needed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Williams Bolar was caring, explicit & focused.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Williams is very nice, friendly, and patient. She listened to me carefully and provided excellent care in both a professional and humanitarian way.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Excellent. Could not have been better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Everything went well except the hallways were difficult to walk down they were so long

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. Williams Bolar Was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She was able to provide additional insight on my dry eyes that I didn't know before and didn't hear from another provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    They were so good and nice to me