Colette Houssan, OD, MPH
OptometryVision Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Arabic
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (8)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Colette Houssan
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Colette Houssan, O.D., M.P.H., is an optometrist specializing in low vision at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Houssan recently completed a two-year fellowship at Wilmer’s Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center. She is excited to help patients return to the things they love to do. Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Houssan loves New England sports teams and will tell you why they are the best.
Research Interests
- Monocular vision loss
- Central, peripheral and hemianopia visual field loss
Research Summary
During her fellowship, Dr. Houssan worked on research exploring the scanpaths of patients with hemianopic field loss from strokes and central field loss from ocular disease, including macular degeneration, Stargardt disease and the like.
Memberships
- American Academy of Optometry
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Maryland Optometric Association
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-502-6707
- Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
- 1106 Annapolis Road, Suite 290, Odenton, MD 21113
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-874-1425
- fax: 410-874-1429
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: University of Pikeville, OD, 2023
- Graduate School: University of New England College of Medicine, Online , MPH, 2017
Insurance
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- 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
33 ratings, 12 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 4/21/2026
She was very nice good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
Colette was doing a follow-up on my vision refraction for new glasses. She was very nice and answerer all my questions and also gave me a sample drops for my itchy eyes and recommended to use once a day for my allergy to certain pollens
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
This was the best eye exam I have ever experienced. Dr H was amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2026
I am very pleased with the care provided. She answered all my questions in detail and spent the necessary time to explain what she was doing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
First time to visit with this office and will be coming back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr Houssan was the best. She explained everything in detail and was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr. Houssan provided a high quality of care. She listened to all concerns, did a thorough exam, and provided a vast amount of information and resources for my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2026
Excellent exam with outcome I had hoped for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/23/2026
Totally thorough and super friendly.