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Kristen Col

Kristen Col, OD

Neuro-OphthalmologyOptometryGlaucoma

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Kristen Col

Primary Academic Title

Instructor in Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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Background

Kristen Col, O.D., is an optometrist within the neuro-ophthalmology division at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Col completed her graduate training in Boston at the New England College of Optometry, and moved to Baltimore for a residency in ocular disease at the VA Maryland Healthcare System in Baltimore. During residency, she had the opportunity to rotate and work with members of the neuro-ophthalmology division.

When not practicing, Dr. Col is an avid reader. She enjoys thriller novels and spending quality time with her cat, Mary.

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: VA Maryland Healthcare System, Optemetry - Ocular Disease, 2025
  • Graduate School: New England College of Optometry, Doctor of Optometry, OD, 2024

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

108 ratings, 49 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 3/19/2026

    Dr. Col was professional and took great care explaining my diagnosis and treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    If the provider did not start on time it was my fault. I got lost. She was on point in every aspect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Very personable and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/16/2026

    Courteous and knowledgeable. Explained actions exceptionally well. Great communicator.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Knew her stuff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    She was very thorough in explaining my test results. She explained what I needed to look for going forward and things I can use to help with my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Excellent and very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    The doctor was very professional, yet friendly and put me at ease. Took her time with me and helped me understand what my issues were.

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

    Dr. Col is the Best neuro-opthimologist I have visitf IN YEARS.Note,I have had 4 others!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Very knowledgeable about my eye situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr. Col was excellent. Her compassion for me as a patient and her passion for her profession shone through!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    Very satisfied

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

    Just outstanding, caring and professional.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Had a 10:30 appt. Left 2 hours later

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr. Kristen Col is an excellent Ophthalmologist.

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

    Dr Col was on time, very thorough and listened to all concerns. She checked up on info by going above and beyond-talking to another Dr for information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Excellent visit. Dr. Col very knowledgeable and very personable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Did a comprehensive exam without relying totally on what I provided to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    This was my first time meeting Dr Col, but I felt at ease and she paid extensive amount of attention to me and my problems. I truly enjoyed her professionalism and her expertise in her field.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr. Col was recommended to me by a friend and I was so glad I went to her. She is very professional, kind, and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    She's sick my vision where no one else could.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Love that she corrected my vision with glasses!

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

    Excellent professional service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr was very attentive and personable. Very nice demeanor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    This was my first time with this provider and first time in new location (Water's Edge), I found her to be very personable, very professional. She explained everything as the exam went along and answered any questions I had. I would not hesitate to see this provider in the future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    The doctor explained explained to me all test results. She recommended physician I needed for follow-up and sent request for the physicianI

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Well done! Explains everything well.

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

    Kind and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Very nice. Cared and supportive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Excellent provider. Very knowledgeable, respectful and easy to get along with

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    I was added on at the end of a demanding clinic and Dr Col was unhurried, thorough, and highly competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    I am extremely grateful to Dr. Col

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    She is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk with

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

    Knowledgeable, skillful, insightful, and articulate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I never feel rushed with Kristen, she is always on time, she listens and she is very caring!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Excellent

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

    Dr Col was very professional and listened to my eye issues

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

    She was delightful. Very thorough. I felt a sense of really wanting to solve the problem before her

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Col was very thorough and prepared for my visit and answered all my questions thoroughly.She always has such a pleasant demeanor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    This was my first appointment with DR Col and I was very pleased with the care and follow up referral to [staff] for further nex day appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    Great. Easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Very knowledgeable and supply great advice for my first visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Kristen Col, OD was patient and thorough with her assessment. She was able to get us into testing that day so we didn't have to come back at a later date.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Kristen Col was thorough and timely with my appointment and was patient with all my questions asked.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    The doctor, I was originally supposed to see, [staff], canceled all his appointments the day I was to be seen with less than 24 hours notice. But they did reschedule me with another provider later that day. She was great and called in a second Dr to also examine my eyes. I did have to wait about 45 minutes beyond my appt time to be called back.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/22/2025

    Dr. Col was great, she listened well and you could tell she cares about what she does.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    Knowledgeble and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr. Col conferred with me as a colleague, rather than a child. She appreciated that these eyes are mine, and that I can contribute helpful information to her decisions.

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

    One of the best providers I have seen in awhile! She made me feel so at ease with everything going on, and made sure she did everything she could to solve the issue.