
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Kathryn Gurganus Turner
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Locations
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-910-2330
- fax: 410-910-2393
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Salus University, Doctor of Optometry, OD, 2008
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
282 ratings, 123 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 3/20/2026
She was absolutely lovely. First time with her and she was incredible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr Turner was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr Turner is superb. I was with another optometrist for 20 years, but I am so happy with Dr Turner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr Turner is excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr Turner was exceptional. She explained every diagnosis, addressed every concern and was very patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr. Turner is extremely professional, knowledgeable and competent. A great communicator and a very calming personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr Turner was excellent. She listened to me about how my eyes reacted to certain things and made adjustments for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Knowledgeable and kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Dr. Turner was very professional, knowledgeable, competent, caring and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Very knowledgeable. Goes over everything I should be doing to help correct my problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
She is very helpful and listens to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Very clear explanations and understood my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr Turner is highly competent and compassionate and always carefully explains exam findings and test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Turner was excellent during the visit and provided a thorough exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very professional and well experienced
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
She was very patient and took time to explain all facets of the examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Turner took great care of my urgent care need, and schedule a follow up appointment to ensure to continue to monitor my healing process. She is Awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Kathryn was very nice, and helpful, she helped me find info online and went above and beyond during this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Turner was very responsive and able to get me in quickly for a follow up needed after a recent surgery. Very appreciated!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
She went above and beyond
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Good communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
I appreciate that this provider gave me advice on how to treat a recurrent issue. Bonus points for it not being a solution via a prescription.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Ms. Turner is a very good doctor, and I will continue to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr Turner could not have been better. She is very thorough and explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. Kathryn Turner is an exceptional ophthalmologist who combines deep clinical expertise with a fantastic bedside manner. She takes the time to explain every detail of the exam and ensures all my questions are answered before I leave. Dr. Turner is thorough, professional, and very easy to talk to. She helped me understand my diagnosis clearly and provided a great path forward for treatment. I feel very confident in her care and would recommend her to anyone in need of an ophthalmologist. She is incredibly knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Excellent !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Turner is exceptional is describing current health status and any issues impacting that. She is patient in listening to my concerns and attempting to problem solve.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
The provider is excellent and very caring and thorough. I feel good knowing she will do everything to take care of me and my family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Always pleasant and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
The provider was very caring, thorough, and explained things in ways that were easy to follow and understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Turner is always not just proficient but insightful in helping us to understand and implement the best health care and vision practices
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
I find Dr. Turner to be very pleasant, kind, patient, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
I'm always happy to see Dr Turner. She's so smart, helpful and friendly and I appreciate her very much!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Turner was very thorough with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Excellent provider. Treat me well, explain clearly, take enough time, not rushing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
My provider has always been excellent in her attention to my eye health!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
My doctor is kind, knowledgeable, and dedicated. I never feel rushed when I'm in her office. She can communicate clearly and never seems to mind if I have questions. I've seen many glucoma specialist over the past three years, but Dr. Turner is the only one who has made me believe that she's actually on my team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Wonderful caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr. Turner is very thorough and caring. She found something for which I needed treatment during my very first visit. She followed up to make it got the medication needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Excellent and thorough examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Turner is a careful provider in doing the refraction test and really listens to your responses throughout. She's outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Turner listened to my concerns . She also thoroughly explained my current issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
She was very helpful and PROFESSIONAL
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very professional with kindness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Competent, kind, well-spoken
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
The doctor was very nice and thorough. She went out of her way to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Turner was very thorough and listened to my concerns and problems with my current eyeglasses prescription. She was very responsive to my concerns and was most proactive to correct my prescription.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr Turner was very cordial and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
I really love Dr Turner and enjoy my time with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Turner was highly professional, authoritative, and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Turner is an excellent clinician. She is knowledgeable, kind and efficient. She was very compassionate as I am deaf, and she would need lots of patience to communicate effectively with me. So she did. I hope she gets the credit she deserves.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Was outstanding and provided excellent care. The Nurse that did preliminary testing was also wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Explained everything thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Extremely informative and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
She was very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
I would recommend anyone who is looking for an ophthalmologist or optometrist to look no further than Dr. Turner!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Enjoyed meeting with her to discuss my health in her area of expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
I had never seen this doctor before. It would have been nice if she'd introduced herself. I found it awkward that she didn't.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Dr. Turner was both personable and professional. She provided excellent explanations for the tests to be performed and test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
The provider was great. She listened to my concerns and showed me respect even if she had to repeat a few things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
There was a very long wait time and your office is understaffed, but my practitioner was awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2025
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Turner exceeded my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
This was a routine exam, & it was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
The visit was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Great provider that is professional and listen to you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Personable, easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Turner was attentive and knowledgeable. She explained things well during the examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Timely! Appreciate the appointment happening on time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr Turner is excellent. A great communicator. Her dialogue with me was very helpful. I departed with confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Very professional and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Turner was indeed one of the best I have experienced
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Excellent
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Turner was dismissive and appeared to me to not be interested in some individual aspects of my case. She was more guided by medical true-isms than searching for solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Very thorough provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Knowledgeable with good communication skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Turner is kind, compassionate and professional. She explained everything well, and reviewed the results of my eye scans.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Turner was outstanding in explaining each procedure and treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Extremely competent, personable, respectful, caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Dr. Turner is thorough, attentive, courteous and respectful, and seems quite knowledgeable. Professional in all respects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional, a good communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr Turner is an excellent provider - knowledgeable, efficient, attentive, and courteous - the perfect combination for wonderful patient care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Very thorough. Has the knowledge to offer alternatives to care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Everyone was patient, comforting and explained each step so that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Extremely nice, knowledgeable. Thorough, efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Turner is great. Seems attuned to her patients needs, clearly explains things, and shows an interest in the patients life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Very personable, informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
She was very personable knowledgeable and went out of her way to make me feel comfortable, heard and taken care of
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Warm , professional and caring - provided guidance as to home care and any need for return to the Office.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Feel satisfy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Helpful visit and great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Turner. She was wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
She was very intentional of conducting the followup interview, which included reviewing my previous operation, listening, asking questions and providing care instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr K. Turner answered all my questions and follow-up questions. She was courteous, friendly, and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
She had lots of patience with an 86 year old man.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Dr Turner did an excellent job explaining what she was doing and what she found during the examination. She is a great communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Turner goes beyond any care I have received in my 70+ years of life. Her detailed follow up, she called me 3 hours after my visit with her verifying my prescription was handled properly by pharmacist, was the type of behavior not ever experienced by my normal care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Visit was great. Very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Very patient oriented and thorough. Easy to talk to and got all the information I wanted. Extremely happy with Dr Turner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
My eye care provider Kathryn Turner at Wilmer Eye Clinic was very thorough. She clearly explained each step of my eye examination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr Turner was great. She explained my eye conditions in detail and answered all of my questions. She was friendly and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
First time with Dr. Turner and was very impressed with her. I had visited Wilmer Eye Care several times before and was not impressed at all. My regular Eye dr. Had retired and Dr. Turner was really a wonderful find! I will be going to he for allmy vision needs in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
She explained the plan of care and took time to make sure I was comfortable with the information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Turner was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Professional and take care of the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Turner saw me due to an eye infection causing vision issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
It take me 1 hour waiting before swing the Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Turner is very thorough and easy to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2025
Dr. Turner was outstanding. Her last prescription was spot on! Fortunately, there were not changes with this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2025
She was a professional doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
Very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Explained everything thoroughly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Turner was very thorough in her examination. She explained options well. Her after visit notes about dry eye care were very helpful.