
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
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bradley Aaron Salus
Professional Titles
Optometrist
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Bradley A. Salus is an optometrist and assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Frederick and Bethesda, Maryland, locations of the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. His areas of emphasis include comprehensive eye care, specialty contact lens fitting, ocular surface disease and dry eye, glaucoma management, and ocular pathology triaging and management.
Dr. Salus obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical and biological engineering at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He was a chemical engineer for five years in the Greater Salt Lake City area before returning to graduate school to pursue his career interest in optometry.
He completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, graduating as the class of 2023 salutatorian. He was the Wilmer Eye Institute’s inaugural optometry resident in primary eye care, with an emphasis in specialty contact lenses from 2023–2024.
His approach to patient care is being thorough and compassionate, emphasizing patient communication and evidence-based approaches for treatment and management decision-making.
Research Interests
Specialty Contact Lenses, Public Health
Honors
- Class of 2023 Salutatorian, Southern California College of Optometry
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, American Academy of Optometry
Memberships
- American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- Maryland Optometric Association
Professional Activities
From ED to ED: A Case of Acute Syphilitic Posterior Placoid Chorioretinitis - Review of Optometry (Summer 2024)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Get Directions
- phone: 240-482-1100
- fax: 240-482-1105
- Wilmer Eye Institute - Frederick
- 161 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 275, Frederick, MD 21702
- Get Directions
- phone: 301-620-9268
- fax: 410-367-3259
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Southern California College of Optometry, OD, 2023
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
359 ratings, 163 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 3/23/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2026
DR SALUS
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr.Salus has an excellent "" bed side manner"". He explains each procedure very clearly before and during.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Excellent and thorough evaluation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Salus is very knowledgeable, caring, an excellent communicator, helpful and courteous. He works with you to best solve your issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
He was caring, empathetic and great. Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Salus is thorough, explains my eye condition clearly, and is conscientious in trying to improve things for me. He is also prompt in responding to emails sent through the patient portal as he tracks my progress.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Definitely empathetic, pays attention to what the patient is saying, and explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr Salus is caring, thorough, knowledgeable, and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr. Salus is an asset for JH. Thank you for all you care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Outstanding in every way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
He was wonderful and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Great professional and person who cares about his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Dr. Salus is kind as well as highly I twlligent and serious about the care he provides. He is meticulous in his explanations of processes and other important matters related to his patients ts and their trust in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Very thorough, very nice, went over test results and compared them to previous visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Told me what he was going to do and explained things throughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
He was consummately competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Professional, friendly, clear in his explanation, correct in his diagnosis.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
The Doctor is OK
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Dr. Salus was a great and attentive listener. He took the time to best understand the issue and engaged in a productive dialogue about treatment levels that allowed for my input
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Salus was outstanding in every possible way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Dr. Salus is outstanding. He was thorough and found a solution to an eye issue that had befuddled four previous doctors. I highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
Has provided very good help
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
I have seen him for a post cataract exam and also for my recent annual eye exam and have been very happy with both visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr salus is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Terrific communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Dr Bradley Salus is an excellent physician, listen's during discussions and responds in clear, understandable details without technical jargon. I am happy he is my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
He's so thorough and helpful and explained everything to me in very helpful ways.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Salus provided excellent care. He listens to understand how best to treat me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Salus was the best Opthamologist I've ever seen at Hopkins or elsewhere
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
This was first it to this office. My wife has been treated by Dr. Salus and recommended him to me and I was treated very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Thorough, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
It was one of the best doctor appointments I have went to. I have seen eight different doctors for my symptoms and this was the first time I left feeling like I had a plan for the condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr Salus is patient and listens well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Excellent attitude and information. A caring doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Salus is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He is efficient, friendly and can explain terms like ""artifact"" very succinctly. I just swtiched by eye care from my DC doc to Dr. Salus even though it is farther to travel and more expensive than my current care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
First time seeing him. Very kind, respectful, and excellent communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Excellent! Provider was knowledgeable, caring, thorough, and relatively punctual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Bradley Salus provided excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Good listener very informed check my medical chart. He was very thorough and very pleasant and friendly and very easy to speak to takes good care of me and listens to my needs, especially since I have monocular vision
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr. Salus was fantastic!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr Salus is always very kind, informative & patient. He makes sure I understand what he's telling me & thoroughly answers all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
He listened was attentive and provided good feedback
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Excellent and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr.Salus is probably one of the best doctors I have seen at Hopkins yet. He has worked extensively with me and consulted other physicians to make sure We were making the best possible decision for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Bradley Salus is a good eye doctor who took the time to explain things clearly to me and made me feel well cared for. I just wish he could fit my scleral lenses as well as provide medical eye care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
DR. SALUS IS INCREDIBLE !!!!!.... THIS GUY LITERALLY MET ME FOR THE 1 AS T TIME AND IMMEDIATELY SHOWED GREAT ATTENTION TO MY MEDICAL SITUATION !!!!!!.... HE SPEAKS VERY WELL AND HAS ME AT HIS BEST INTEREST !!!!!.... THANKS -A-MILLION !!!!!.....
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Salus is outstanding! This was my 1st appointment with Dr. Salus and Hopkins is very fortunate to have him on the Wilmer Eye Institute team. He has a nice manner, is very thorough and knows ""his stuff"". He is top notch!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Salus was very professional and caringThis was my first experience with Dr Salus and it was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Feel great with his explanation , soft and warm act Thanks Doctor he's the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Dr Salus told me he would teach skeptical me how place a contract lens on my cornea and he did!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Outstanding professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Very thorough exam. The exam and testing were focused on the issues I am experiencing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Best eye evaluation I've had in as very long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Salus did a thorough exam
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr Salus was comprehensive in his approach. He was engaging and knowledgeable. He was most thorough in his explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
The most thoughtful and kind provider that I've ever met with. For every action taken, he took the time to explain what he was doing and why he was doing it. Perhaps he is lucky enough to have a company culture that doesn't encourage churning through patients and meeting quotas and that is a contributor. Regardless, my experience was a textbook example of good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Caring, attention to detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Cheerful, thoughtful, efficient. Inspired confidence
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
I really will miss [staff]- she helped me save my vision. So in meeting Dr Salus, I was hopeful he would have the same level of care & concern & expertise. Glad to report he is caring, concerned & excellent. The tradition continues!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr Salus was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Knowledgeable, caring, and punctual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Salus provided excellent examinations and treatment and continued monitoring to ensure that a problem with potential to progress was resolved.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Salus was absolutely amazing, very gentle, and kind. He made me feel heard and understood. I loved the visit with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
He Has very good bedside manner. Breaks down all your issues and diagnosis accordingly to your treatment and has superior knowledge of his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
The doctor was so attentive and caring. He took more time to help me that I would have expected
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Had a nice visit. Doctor was informative and seemed to care. I would recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr Salus was very thorough with his exam and took a lot of data to put in my records.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Excellent!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Very careful and thorough refraction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Listened carefully, gave me specific and clear instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Salus is great. Explained everything in understandable detail and depth. Options and moving forward clearly explained.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Salus is very thorough and respectful of me and my time. He always goes the extra mile in providing excellent care and guidance. I will recommend him any chance I get.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
I really liked this provider. It was my first time seeing him after my previous provider left the practice. He quickly made me feel that he wanted to take good care of my vision needs. He explained everything clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Dr. Salus was professional, caring, patient and attentive. This is my second appt with him and he's wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Salus was pleasant very thorough and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
My visit with Dr Salus was very productive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
He was excellent. Communicated throughout each part of the annual check up. (Rare with others I have seen.) Congenial, professional and friendly. Very nice and efficient young doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr. Salus is very knowledgeable, caring and easy to talk with, takes the time to answer all of my questions, and provides excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Timely, knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very good experience. Every doctor or tec. I worked with were very friendly and engaging. All my questions were answered.i felt confident.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr. Salus is outstanding. He is polite, friendly, caring, extremely knowledgeable, and explains everything extremely well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Excellent, explains all procedures and nature of the anomaly and treatment procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
The provider that I had my appointment with was very professional listen to my concerns and provided me with very helpful information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
I appreciate the time Dr. Salus spends to give a thorough eye exam and that he explains all of his findings.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr SALUS is excellent! He is gentle, clearly explained everything he did, did all but 1 test himself, I'm impressed!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Have been a patient since 2004, starting in Baltimore and now in Bethesda. Always had excellent care..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Very helpful and informative- gave me ability to see and resume independent life style
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
This is the first time I was treated by Dr. Salus. He Is kind and his exam seemed very completes/
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
The provider was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Dr. Salus was friendly, caring and very calming. He let me know every step of the way what procedures would take place and it never felt rushed or impersonal. After the exam he thoroughly explained my condition, answered all my questions and eased my fears. I have nothing but gratitude for his kindness and clear expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very nice and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
I liked him and was impressed by his thoroughness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Exceptional. Professional. Caring. Focused.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. SALUS was very professional overall. I felt he could have done a better job explaining next steps, risks, etc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Easily the best experience I have ever had with a physician. He was through and engaging during a time of high anxiety over the fear of losing my vision. He made me feel comfortable during examination and spoke to me about diagnosis in easily understandable verbiage.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Dr Bradley Salus is Respectful & professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very kind and thoughtful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Top shelf. Highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2025
Dr. Salus is an excellent doctor and I do hope you can resolve your differences with United healthcare
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Salus has great ""bedside"" manner. He was friendly and explained everything in terms that were clear and understandable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Very personable, easy to talk to, made me feel comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
He's a great Doctor understating and and listening Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Very caring listeners professional good advice given. Excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
My recent visit was so much better than my first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr Salus is an excellent doctor- spends time and fully informed me on everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
The Doctor is Very good listener and observer. Maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. I Never felt rushed .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Salus provided excellent care. He is a very caring and kind special person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Very impressed with provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Salus has the best bedside manner of any medical professional I've ever encountered (I am a physician). He takes time to answer questions, explains things at your level, doesn't make you feel rushed. I would give him my highest recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Salus top 1% JH Doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
First visit with Dr. Salus. I had to switch providers b/c my previous eye dr moved. Dr. Salus seemed great at transitioning my care and I've since recommended him to my husband.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Very attentive pleasant and easy on the eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Smart and knowledgable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Dr. Salus' exams have always been thorough, and I appreciate his scheduling of followup appointments to make sure my eye was healing. He is also very good at explaining his findings and treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Salus is efficient, knowledgeable and courteous. Excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Salus listens, explains treatment, always courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Very professional and caring person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
He is very smart and very kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Salus, provides individual, comprehensive care. He is very thorough and describes things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
First time seeing Dr Salas after my provider left the practice. I am extremely happy with the transition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
This was my first visit with Dr Salus and he was excellet.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
He was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
He was professionally excellent and curious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very nice, very through!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Aware of my situation be fore seeing me. I appreciate the prep.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr Salus was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Extremely good personal skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Considerate. Good listener friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Very thorough and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
I was crushed when [staff] went to UVA. Dr. Salus restored My hope for continued excellent care. He is a gem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
He was excellent and a very good communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Was offered opportunity to follow up in Odenten, which is much closer to home, but chose to stay with Frederick because we've been extremely pleased with the care and I have developed a good repore with Dr. Salus.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
He is a good doctor, care and respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
Dr Salus was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
He was so thorough and helpful and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Salus was patient while working diligently to assess and remediate the complicated issues with my eyes. I really appreciate his time and understanding to do his best to help find a solution to two distinct Issues with my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
New provider (replacing a previous provider who left the practice). New provider is Excellent provider. Well trained and detail oriented (good). Caring. Pointed out medication side effect issue previous providers did not explain or address (attentive) and prescribed a mitigating medication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/5/2025
He was excellent. I'd switch to him as my general eye physician. He is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2025
He was a pleasure to work with. He explained in detail everything transpiring with my vision and the need to follow up in 6 months. He's was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Excellent. Dr Salus was very courteous and knowledgeble. He explained things well and made me feel very comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
The provider took time to do a thourough assessment of my condition.I was impressed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
He is great. He is very responsive and very knowledgeable. He is also very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
I am new to eye care Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Thorough and easy to communicate with. Good follow through.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Dr. Salus was amazing and very thorough and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Awesome provider. If I have any more eye issues, this is who I'll come back to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
This was the first time I see this doctor. He was very gentle and understanding. He took care of me like I was his mother. I was very impressed.