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Kelly Seidler

Kelly Seidler, OD

Optometry

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Kelly Seidler

Professional Titles

  • Clinic Director, Wilmer Eye Institute - Frederick
  • Optometrist

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Kelly M. Seidler, O.D. is an optometrist seeing patients at the Wilmer Eye Institute’s location in Frederick, Maryland. Her primary focus is in ocular disease with additional interest in neuro-ophthalmic diseases, including ocular manifestations of neurologic conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. She provides comprehensive eye care including routine eye examinations, ocular emergencies and co-management of surgical patients. 

Dr. Seidler graduated magna cum laude with a major in biology at Virginia Tech and received her O.D. with highest honors from Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. While in optometry school, she participated in the Advanced Studies program and completed additional course work in neuro-ophthalmic disease. She completed her two-year optometry residency training at The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry of Salus University, with focus on diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic disease and ocular disease. During her residency, she gained experience in working with various conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, diplopia, optic neuropathies and dry eye.

Research Interests

Neuro-ophthalmic disease

Honors

  • Allergan Resident Travel Scholarship, American Academy of Optometry, 1/8/18
  • Clinical Excellence In Neuro-ophthalmic Disease, Salus University, 1/1/18

Memberships

  • American Academy of Optometry

Locations

  1. Wilmer Eye Institute - Frederick
    • 161 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 275, Frederick, MD 21702
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Salus University, Optometry, 2020
  • Graduate School: Salus University, OD, 2018

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

5 out of 5

230 ratings, 76 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 2/24/2026

    Pleasant. Caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    This time it was better and more clear coming from her about my case

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Professional, knowledgeable, and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/10/2026

    Dr Kelly always listens to me and answers all my questions fully. She is wonderful. She explains everything so I can understand it and never cuts our time short.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Kelly is great to work with , the Fredrick office is very good !!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Good provider!

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

    Excellent clinician. Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Dr. Kelly Seidler is one of the most engaged physicians and highly recommended.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Very helpful understanding hiking scenario with corrective lens options. Superb!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    I drive 60 miles to see Kelly Seidler, that says it all!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    She's great. Very knowledgeable and personable. I always feel that I'm getting a thorough exam and that I'm well cared for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Excellent! Takes her time and listens carefully

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    I always receive excellent care - thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Dr Seidler is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    She was good and very thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    She is amazing. She takes the time to really investigate and explain findings to me. She answers all my questions. She is thorough and, most importantly, kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Friendly knowledgeable courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    The provider checked my eyes very carefully and made recommendations additional care,

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

    Very easy to talk to, gave me easy to understand information.

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

    Thorough & diligent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2025

    Very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    I feel that Kelly Seidler gave me a thorough exam and explained my condition to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Excellent, informed professional.

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

    Great ohysician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    She is very knowledgeable

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

    Dr. Seidler is professional, thorough & consistent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very informative

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

    Very caring and thorough

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

    Kelly is my eye doctor, and she is great.

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

    Always fel very comfortable with Dr. Seidler. Very competent.

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

    Dr siedler is always good.top notch.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Kelly seidler was very thorough and excellent and professional in all aspects

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Seidler was very through

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Seidler is a professional in all aspects. She listens to my concerns and immediately responds with appropriate actions. She is always polite and respectful in her interactions with me. She goes above and beyond to ensure that I receive the very best care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr. Seidler is very good at what she does!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Dr. Seidler is in my opinion a very good health care provider. She is good at explaining my conditions and options for care. She strikes me a caring about me as an individual patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Seidler is AWESOME. She's the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Dr. Seidler is amazing. She explains everything in plain language and communicates well.

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

    She's very helpful and excellent.

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

    She is amazing, thorough, easy to talk to

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

    Dr. Seidler is one of the best practioners I have ever seen. She is patient, efficient and through. I always believe that I have received the best exam possible. I have absolute confidence in her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Seidler is an excellent health care professional; she is exceptional in every respect.

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

    This was my first visit to Dr. Seidler. She listened to me and provided clear answers to my questions. I particularly appreciated this since previous providers had left me very confused about my condition.

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

    She's a great provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/1/2025

    Dr. Seidler's office is the best care I have received , since my original Retina surgeries at Hopkins hospital in Baltimore , MD

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Everything is good.

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

    Dr. Seidler puts my eye health as top priority, explains everything and answers questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Dr Seidler and her team are very professional in caring for my eye health. They are extremely courteous and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Have been seeing Dr. Seidler for several years and she is extremely professional, carefully listens and addresses all of my concerns. Highly recommend her and her teams services!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Super provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr Seidler is very thorough and pays attention to details. I feel my care is in safe hands and am confident of the treatment I am receiving.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Seidler is professional, prompt, thorough, and highly skilled. She detected a tear in my retina. The retina specialist said it was very good she found it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    I had the BEST experience with Dr. Seidler. She was welcoming, kind, informative, and she heard me. It gives me anxiety working on finding new care after moving to the area, but I really felt like I won the doctor lottery finding her. As soon as I left, I texted my sister about what a wonderful experience I had and am thankful to be in Dr. Seidler's care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Excellent explanations on process being done.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Wonderful doctor! Very thorough and helpful in discussing how to care for my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    This is one of the most professional and caring doctors I have. She personally welcomes you and takes you back herself. She explains everything thoroughly and answers any and all questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very good eye doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr Seidler is top notch; I have recommended her to friends and family

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

    Fantastic

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

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    The doctor listened carefully and provided excellent feedback.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Highly professional. Excellent communication.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Caring and knowledgeable,

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

    My Doctor is very thorough and I feel that she truly cares about me and my health. She listens, answers questions and provides advice on how to keep my eyes healthy.

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

    Dr Seidler leaves nothing unanswered. She is so exact and she makes sure that I understand everything.

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

    Very friendly and knowledgeable

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

    I just love Dr. Kelly Seidler and enjoy my visits with her as she is very kind, knowledgeable and understanding. Dr. Seidler always takes time to listen to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    This doctor listens, is thorough in testing, compassionate and competent. I like she comes up with something new to try and offers referrals to others that may well be able to help me further. Feel well cared for by her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Kelly Seidler is an excellent health provider and clinical eye expert. She has always been pleasant, informative, courteous, and very knowledgeable. My eye problems appear to be unresolvable which has caused frustration but it is not due to Dr. Seidler or her expertise. I would recommend her to anyone, and I feel very fortunate that she has been treating me so well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Very good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2025

    Excellent visit.

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

    Excellent visit!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    She's incredible. Lucky to have her.