
Fernando Arevalo, MD, PhD
UveitisRetina and Vitreous Diseases
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Spanish
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Fernando Arevalo
Professional Titles
- Chief- Wilmer at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Professor of Ophthalmology
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
J. Fernando Arevalo, M.D., Ph.D, F.A.C.S., is chairman of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and the Edmund F. and Virginia Ball Professor of Ophthalmology, specializing in vitreoretinal diseases. A gifted surgeon, he has performed more than 9000 retinal detachment operations. He also teaches and conducts clinical research that has led to advances in the treatment of complex retinal detachments, vitreo-retinal complications of refractive surgery, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration (combination therapy and anti-angiogenics).
Dr. Arevalo, completed his medical and ophthalmology training in Caracas, Venezuela, his native country, before traveling to Bogota, Colombia for a two-year Retina and Vitreous fellowship at the Barraquer Institute and the Fundacion Oftalmogica Nacional (University of El Rosario) in 1992-1993. After this intensive training, he traveled to the USA for a 2-year Retina and Vitreous/Uveitis and Intraocular Inflammation fellowship at the University of California, San Diego from 1993-1995 under the mentoring of Dr. William Freeman. The following year, Dr. Arevalo went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for his Ocular Oncology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital under the mentoring of Drs. Jerry and Carol Shields.
Dr. Arevalo returned to Venezuela (1996), where he was appointed to the rank of Chairman of Ophthalmology at the Clinica Oftalmologica Centro Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela, and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Los Andes, Merida, Venezuela. Dr. Arevalo has become recognized as one of the leading ophthalmologists in South America and in 2001 founded the Arevalo-Coutinho Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology. In 2011, he joined the faculty of the Wilmer Eye Institute as chief of the retina division at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH), Wilmer's affiliate hospital in Saudi Arabia, prior to his appointment as chief of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in 2015. In 2018, he obtained his doctorate in ophthalmology from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
As a clinical scientist, Dr. Arevalo has more than 1000 scientific publications (more than 300 on MEDLINE), 15 books, more than 900 scientific paper presentations, and more than 1300 invited lecture presentations in North-America, South-America, Central-America, Europe, Africa, and Asia that have led to international recognition and awards.
Dr. Arevalo belongs to numerous scientific societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Retina Society, the Macula Society, the Club Jules Gonin, the International Uveitis Study Group, the International Society of Ocular Oncology, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Ophthalmological Society, and has a seat at the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis. Dr. Arevalo is a former President of the Pan-American Retina and Vitreous Society (2006-2008). Dr. Arevalo is currently the president of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) — a position he also held from 2017-2019. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation (PAOF).
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Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
DME-Tractional Retinal Detachment-Argus II-Uveitis-Retinal Detachment-AMD
Clinical Trials Summary
DME, new therapies-Tractional Retinal Detachment-Argus II, new indications-Uveitis management and retinal detachment-Retinal Detachment, new instrumentation-Dry and Wet AMD
Research Interests
Age-related macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal detachments, Vitreoretinal complications of refractive surgery, Vitreoretinal surgery
PubMed - Publications
Honors
- Life and Legacy Award, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, 10/26/18
- Lifetime Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 11/14/17
- Retina Hall of Fame, 10/4/17
- Gradle Lecture, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, 8/5/15
- Rhett Buckler Award, American Society of Retina Specialists, 9/3/13
Lectures & Presentations
- AAO Leadership Development Program XVII (Class of 2015) and 2014-2015 PAAO Curso de Liderazgo: Importance of PAAO Membership and Support; The Benefits of Membership, Invited Talk, American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
- Argus II: The Gift of Sight, Web conference, PAAO 2016 Webinar, Baltimore, MD, 3/14/16
- Medical Retina - Updates in AMD and DME (CHAIR), Invited Talk, World Ophthalmology Congress Guadalajara 2016, Guadalajara, Mexico., 2/5/16
- The Argus II Retinal Prosthesis: Surgical and Functional Outcomes in Younger Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Patients, Invited Talk, Vail Vitrectomy 2016, Vail, CO, 2/20/16
- Vitrectomy for Diabetic Macular Edema, Invited talk, FLORETINA, Florence, Italy, 12/10/15
Memberships
- President, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology,
The Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology represents more than 50,000 ophthalmologists, and it is accepted by all Latin American ophthalmologists as their one and only international representative. It is also universally recognized by the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) as the representative body of ophthalmology in the Americas including Spain, Portugal, USA, and Canada.
- Spanish Macula Club,
The Spanish Macula Club is a non-profit European ophthalmological society based in Valencia, Spain. The main aim of the club is to establish connections and promote a collaborative exchange of ideas between specialists in vitreo-retino-choroidal pathology, imaging, and surgery of the macula.
Professional Activities
- KKESH Collaborative Retina Study Group
- KKESH Uveitis Survey Study Group
- Pan-American Collaborative Retina Study Group (PACORES)
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0869
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-550-2231
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: University of Stellenbosch, Ophthalmology, PhD, 2018
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, 1996
- Fellowship: UC San Diego Health, Retina, 1995
- Fellowship: Universidad del Rosario, Retina, 1993
- Residency: Instituto Venezolano de Los Seguros Sociales, Ophthalmology, 1991
- Medical Education: Central University Venezuela School of Medicine, MD, 1985
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
308 ratings, 114 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 3/18/2026
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr. Arevalo is EXCELLENT. I needed to see [staff], who was sick, so Dr. Arevalo kindly saw me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
He is excellent and doesn't rush, and always addresses questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Feel very comfortable with this retina doctor. Feel that he is taking an interest in my case and concerned about the outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Excelent provider, expert in the field. Compassionate. Explained well. A very kind professional.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
No real opportunity was granted for me to ask questions. I was not asked if I had any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Dr. Arevalo is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
EXCELLENT CARE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Arevalo is a kind and gentle person. He explains things very well. He gave me great news at this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Arevalo is an excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Met my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Understanding, polite,just a good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Wonderful visit. Dr Arevalo took time to explain and answer all questions. Provided a referral. The tech who performed the testing was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Wonderful experience at Wilmer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
The provider, got right down to business,looked into the situation, understood the process, and and can to an conclusion and I agree.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Excellent visit as this was my 1st visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
He was kind, patient and I think he was compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
I have full trust in Dr. A. He's been giving me shots in my left eye for close to two years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Excellent provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
BEST-IN-SHOW !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
On time, very personable. Made yiu feel comfortable, spent time qwrh me and asked if I had any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Thorough, professional, knowledgeable, respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Makes me feel very confident in his abilities. Very personable. Always seem to have time to answer all questions I have and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Easy to talk to, kind, concerned, informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
This was my first visit with a retina specialist, and I feel that he listened to my concerns and did extensive tests to make me feel comfortable about my upcoming cornea Surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Completely professional in treatments provided and explaination of treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Excellent doctor from the professional and human point of view.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Excellent physician, very accessible, pleasant, friendly, Informative and, above all, highly, highly competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
The provider was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr Arevalo coordinates multiple team members who work together well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
I am very satisfaced with Dr Arevalo performant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
We consider this doctor a Top Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very professional with experience and with knowledge and very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Arevalo is professional and friendly, and clearly explains everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Simply outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very Calm, knowledgeable & pleasant,respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Most excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very nice helpful and informative experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very good follow up on a retinal problem I have had for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
He is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr. Arevalo is the BEST
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr Arevalo is the best,I love how patient he is with my Mom. He talks to her with respect and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Arevalo's expertise is obvious. He did an amazingly thorough analysis of my problem and made useful recommendations for addressing it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Everything went well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
I've been treated by that office for ten years now. As far as I know they are equal to the best if not the best at what they provide.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Pleasant and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Great bedside manner very polite, very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Knowledgeable and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
The providers were great
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
My appointment began with exams/photos/tests which all occurred fairly quickly after my arrival. However, after that I sat in a waiting room and waited approximately one hour before being taken to a room to see the doctor. The doctor seemed rushed. I only spent about 5 minutes with the Dr and then checked out to leave.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
True professional!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Not only are they all professional and respectful, but they are very kind. It makes a difference.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Always most professional, kind and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Excellent surgeon and doctor. He read my pre-visit email and was ready to discuss options. I appreciate him giving me the option to improve my vision while keeping lowest risk approach.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Great bed side manners, very knowledgeable about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Very nice doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr Arevalo is a most competent and caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr Arevalo is very kind, professional and explains everything until I understand what is happening. Very patience. Feel very safe, comfortable under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
The best doctor
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Didn't seem to know b about my situation. Didn't spend efuf time
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Every kind and listened to my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
My Provider always calls me by my name. Asks me how am I first
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Extremely professional, and very pleasant to deal with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Great diagnostician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Very professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Very professional. Easy to understanf
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very patient and knowledgeable Caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Caring and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Both provider and fellow were awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Some of the questions do not pertain-test results were immediate, my chart is availible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Arevalo explained the progress of my condition clearly and listened to my concerns before providing answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr. Arevalo is wonderful!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Competent and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
All good very good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
Good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2025
He was clean, professional and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Excellent technical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very professional and experienced doctor who is a good communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Great great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Aravalo is friendly and professional. I have complete confidence in his abilities to treat me. He explains everything, and listens and addresses any concerns I may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
For the past 22 years have been visiting many ophthalmologists around the nation and Dr. Arevalo is the the best I ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Arevalo is professional, compassionate and caring. He has corrected another doctor's mistake and has been so reassuring and candid regarding the outcomes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Satisfactory in all respects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
This a very thorough annual follow up visit related to a previous eye surgery to repair a detached retina.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr Arevalo is such a great Dr and person. I'm honored to have him handling my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
A very knowledgeable and friendly provider. The best in his field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
Most professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Very Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Always professional and pleasant. Makes me feel confident about the care I am receiving.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
* Dr Arevalo has always being so caring and attentive, he really listen to my concerns, I feel confident in his care specially treating the most important organ on one's life. I am so grateful to have found him and look forward to the better outcome in treating my conditions being the excellent doctor/specialist that he is, he has definitely gone above and beyond to help me, and I appreciate your dedication to my recovery. God bless you Dr. Arevalo.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
My provider makes me feel like he knows me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr Arevalo is kind and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I have see Dr. Arevalo many times about my retinal condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr. Arevalo is kind, personable and very professional. He has always been careful and attentive to detail. Dr. Arevalo saved my eye, and I am forever grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Outstanding and very knowledgeable!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
My visit at wilmer institute is always friendly, professional and efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Dr Arevalo is sharp, kind, listens well to me, offersb good advice! So happy to have his experience & education on my side!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr Arevalo has been taking care of me over 5 years. I live in Greece and I always make sure I make an appointment with him every year when I visit Baltimore. I have the utmost respect for Dr.Arevalo.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Somewhat difficult to understand E2
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Always friendly transparent and encouraging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2025
Excellent, concerned and deliberate in his actions.