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Mihret Girum

Mihret Girum, OD

OptometryVision Rehabilitation

Accepting New Patients

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

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Mihret Girum

Primary Academic Title

Instructor in Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Clinician

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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

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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  2. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Houston, Neuro-optometry and Brain Injury Rehabilitation, 2025
  • Medical Education: University of California at Berkeley, Optometry, OD, 2024

Insurance

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

4.9 out of 5

62 ratings, 36 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2026

    She was an excellent listener, addressed every issue.

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

    Excellent all around

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

    Love Dr. Girum!!!

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

    Very attentive respectful and helpful. Also extremely knowledgeable about my specific condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2026

    Excellent! Very knowledgeable!

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

    First time seeing her, she was courteous and professional, and very Informing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    Over all great took time with me. And really understood my condition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/14/2026

    GREAT!!! First time meeting with Dr. Girum. Impressed!! Scheduled next visit with her!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    She is the best

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

    Dr Girum is wonderful. Very attentive, thorough and gentle.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Very good

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

    Dr Girum is the best!

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

    Very courteous and informative pati

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

    She took extreme care and time with me and was so nice and informative.

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

    It was a wonderfully helpful visit, for helping me deal with my recent onset POAG glaucoma.

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

    Dr. Girum wants to help me achieve my goals regarding my vision issues.

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

    Dr. Girum was topnotch in everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr was a fellow in the program. She was completely professional and knowledgeable and pleasant.

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

    A very pleasant, professional, competent doctor. As good a medical appointment as I've ever had.

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

    Hope to see the same provider next year

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    She was amazing and so very, very helpful