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Bo Wang

Bo Wang, MD, PhD

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17

Languages

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Bo Wang

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Bo Wang, M.D., Ph.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology with the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine at Wilmer's East Baltimore and Green Spring Station locations. He specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, with particular interest in pediatric glaucoma and pediatric cataract, strabismus and retinopathy of prematurity. He received his bachelor's and doctorate degrees in bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his medical training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at the Duke Eye Center.

With a research interest in the application of noninvasive imaging techniques to better understand and manage ocular diseases that affect children, Dr. Wang is using optical coherence tomography, a noninvasive optical imaging technique, to investigate changes in the outflow pathway that lead to pediatric glaucoma. 

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

optical coherence tomography, pediatric cataracts, Pediatric glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, strabismus

Honors

  • 2023 Clinical Fellow Research Award, Duke Eye Center
  • 2022 Focused Advocacy & Modeling of Excellence Award, Wilmer Eye Institute
  • 2022 Morton and Myrna Goldberg Prize, Wilmer Eye Institute
  • 2021 Nicholas T Iliff and Sharon A Dress Award for Excellence in Patient Care, Wilmer Eye Institute
  • 2019 Preliminary Intern of the Year, Allegheny General Hospital
  • 2010 Bioengineering Undergraduate of the Year in Signals and Systems

Memberships

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Duke University Hospital, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 2023
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, 2022
  • Medical Education: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, MD, 2018
  • Graduate School: University of Pittsburgh, Bioengineering, PhD, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2023

Insurance

Please contact the location directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
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

4.9 out of 5

150 ratings, 54 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.

Overall Rating by Patient
Provider Listened Carefully
Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. Wang is thorough and patient. He reviewed everything I needed to know about my upcoming surgery and answered all my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Dr. Was thorough and explained everything professionally.

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

    Dr. Was Very nice and handled my daughter with care.

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

    Great care and bedside manner

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

    Dr. Wang was very honest, patient with me, and very knowledgeable about my illness. I really appreciated his honesty. His assistant and Dr. Wang took there time with me.

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

    No issues, Dr Wang was great!

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

    Pleased with the service

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

    Dr. Wang came up with a plan and discussed the surgery with me. I have confidence in him and feel he will accomplish the best possible outcome for me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Dr. Wang

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Very satisfied with the Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Very knowledgeable and kind.

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

    An excellent highly knowledgeable person. His expertise shines through.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    He makes the information very clear and easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr. Wang was fabulous; he explained everything plainly. He did not rush and listened to questions. Excellent patient interaction!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    He's terrific. Really good doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr.Wang is the best he saved my daughter vision !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    We detailed with information provided

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Very professional, friendly and patient.

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

    Dr. Bo Wang was very friendly and knowledgeable. He informed me of the benefits and risks associated with a surgery I am scheduled for. Dr. Wang was very courteous and professional. Although I am not a pediatric patient, as a pediatric ophthalmologist, he was wonderful!

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

    Dr Bo Wang is wonderful. He interacts with my grandson really well.

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

    Bo Wang was very professional and caring,

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

    Dr Wang was wonderful with Sloane! He made her feel very comfortable so he could effectively evaluate her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Excellent visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Great bedside manner, knowledgeable, kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    He is outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr Wang is an excellent communicator, verbally and audibly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    Great Dr very informative and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/29/2025

    First time seeing this provider. He was very personable and tried to make the visit fun / less scary for my son.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    I am very grateful for Dr. Wang's care. He is very caring and knowledgeable, and puts me at ease.

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

    My provider is very good and polite. They show respect and listen very well when I share my concern.

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

    Dr. Wang was very good with my daughter and was respectful of my questions and concerns. I highly recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Bo Wang was professional and confident, he explained my upcoming procedure thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Intelligent, kind, thorough, and was more than willing to answer my questions

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Dr. Wang was absolutely an amazing doctor. He generally showed that he cared about my health and wellbeing. He answered all of my questions both during my in persom visit and by texts during my recovery from my eye surgery. He ensured that I made a proper recovery and provided me with excellent post operative care. I would definitely recommend him to anyone for surgical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very nice, did a great job with shy 5yo, answered questions well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND ATTENTIVE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Wang is very personable yet professional. I enjoyed working with him as a patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Very Satisfied with my first time visit with Dr Wang.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Provider was great! No complaints

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    Knowledgeable, listens, answers questions, works with the patient, and generous dispenser of lollipops.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    He is wonderful with children!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Dr Wang is an excellent provider. He's knowledgeable, thorough and empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2025

    Dr. Wang is an incredible ophthalmologist and surgeon. He is patient, explains things in a very understandable way, and he's an incredible surgeon. So pleased that I found him for my rare neurological condition so he can support me in my eye health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Very good patient care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Polite, respectful, very knowledgeable, insightful

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

    Everyone was on point. I felt comfortable with my situation and upcoming surgery.

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

    Outstanding

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

    I want to tell him thank you for doing my surgery and he did a good job. I would recommend him to anybody that needs their eyes done.

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

    Dr. Wang is truly a great provider. Thorough, professional but not all aloof. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would recommend him without reservation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr Wang was very interested in my circumstances.He was very thorough in his exam and very proficient in his use of all the tools at his disposal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2025

    Lovely bedside manner and great with my baby. Would recommend to friends and colleagues. The resident was nice as well.