
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant 0-2
- Child 3-12
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Amharic
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Mihret Girum
Primary Academic Title
Instructor in Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Mihret Girum, O.D., is an optometrist specializing in low vision. Dr. Girum earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Calgary in its Arts and Science Honours Academy. She then earned a doctor of optometry at the University of California Berkeley School of Optometry. Dr. Girum completed residency training in brain injury and vision rehabilitation at the University of Houston College of Optometry, followed by fellowship training at the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Research Interests
- Assessing visual fitness to drive, Calibration of eye tracking in low-vision populations, Visual evaluation methodologies in cognitive impairment
Research Summary
During her fellowship, Dr. Girum’s research focused on optimizing eye-tracking calibration in head-mounted displays for individuals with low vision, and expanding the potential for the displays’ utilization in clinical and research applications. Dr. Girum is also dedicated to advancing assessment protocols for visual fitness to drive, exploring evidence-based methodologies to determine driving ability in patients with visual and neurological impairments. Additionally, she investigates best practices for evaluating vision in patients with cognitive impairment, addressing the challenges of differentiating visual deficits from cognitive limitations in this complex patient population.
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 & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
- Get Directions
- Phone: 410-583-2800
- Fax: 410-583-2842
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Houston, Neuro-optometry and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, 2025
- Medical Education: University of California at Berkeley, Optometry, OD, 2024
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
62 ratings, 36 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 6/3/2026
Dr. Girum was fabulous! She introduced me to tools to aid my vision I was never shown previously.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2026
She was an excellent listener, addressed every issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2026
Excellent all around
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2026
She was professional and spoke directly to my son even though he is cognitively different. I very much appreciated that
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2026
She masterfully mixes talent and grace to make someone going through a very difficult situation feel like they are receiving personalized respect and genuine care. We leave there feeling lighter and more resolute and just appreciate that more than words.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2026
Love Dr. Girum!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2026
Very attentive respectful and helpful. Also extremely knowledgeable about my specific condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2026
Excellent! Very knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2026
I had an eye appointment in the low vision department. Dr. Mihret Girum and the low vision therapist, [staff], provided very good professional service and care during my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2026
First time seeing her, she was courteous and professional, and very Informing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Over all great took time with me. And really understood my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
Absolutely wonderful. Didn't rush and very patient friendly and explained everything in great detail for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
GREAT!!! First time meeting with Dr. Girum. Impressed!! Scheduled next visit with her!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2026
She is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Mihret is very friendly, and she listens and explains in a very easy way any concern that you have. She is a very good doctor! I will recommend her to my friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Dr Girum is wonderful. Very attentive, thorough and gentle.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
DR. GIRUM is the ultimate professional in the extreme. SHE answered ALL my questions, gave advice, provided good historic needed medicinal experience for my future vision care. I would seek her care anytime. SHE was caring even throughout services not rendered by those responsible for my care. This person will not see me again. There will be no future follow-up with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Girum is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr. Girum consistently offers (without request) more practical tips, insight, and resources than anyone I've encountered for living in place with my condition. We are grateful to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
Very courteous and informative pati
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Dr. Girum was amazing!!! I hope to see her again for years to come! I appreciated how she explained things to me in a way that was easy to understand. I wish all of my physicians were just like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
She took extreme care and time with me and was so nice and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
It was a wonderfully helpful visit, for helping me deal with my recent onset POAG glaucoma.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
The doctor was incredible and she was the best vision doctor that I've ever worked with in my entire course of disability.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Girum wants to help me achieve my goals regarding my vision issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr Girum waa exceptionnal and provided care with empathy, patience. She listened and adressed all my concerns, explained her approah and next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
This provider took it upon herself to complete the physical therapy appt that we had scheduled, that was cancelled because of the therapist being sick. We didn't even ask about it, she just did it which was so incredibly valuable for my mother.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Girum was topnotch in everything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr was a fellow in the program. She was completely professional and knowledgeable and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
A very pleasant, professional, competent doctor. As good a medical appointment as I've ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
The provider was great. She helped me to understand a lot and provided options for the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Hope to see the same provider next year
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Mihret Girum was excellent & exceeded my expectations. Very knowledge, patient & kind. She had comprehensive knowledge & suggestions. She is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr Girum spent ample time with me, fully understanding my issues and explained things with clarity and kindness. It was very helpful and I highly recommend this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
She was amazing and so very, very helpful