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- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
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- Urdu
- Arabic
- French
- Hindi
- English
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Mona Athea Kaleem
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Mona Kaleem, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. She is broadly trained in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma. Her excellence in patient care, teaching, and research activities resulted in her selection to the American Glaucoma Society. She was also selected by her peers as a Baltimore Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Dr. Kaleem was honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award.
Dr. Kaleem was born and raised in Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in Biology and Chemistry at Smith College prior to entering the Howard University College of Medicine. There, she was a Trustee Scholar and awardee of the Malcolm X Scholarship due to her leadership in community service. She completed her medical training at Mercy Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic.
She has a strong interest in volunteerism and has participated in medical missions globally and in underserved areas within the United States. Dr. Kaleem is also known for her involvement in grass roots legislative efforts that impact the way that ophthalmology care is delivered and received in the United States.
She is one of the hosts of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and co-authored the book Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know with Dr. Harry Quigley.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Putting Care in the Patient’s Hands, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Nov. 2021)
Get to know Dr. Mona Kaleem, Johns Hopkins Medicine (May 2021)
Glaucoma: Clinical Practice and Research to Optimize patient outcomes (VIDEO), ARVOinfo (Mar. 2021)
Research Interests
Education, Health Care Policy, Quality of Life Improvement for Those with Glaucoma
Research Summary
Dr. Kaleem has grant funding from the American Glaucoma Society and the Abell Foundation. Her research interests include improving quality of life for glaucoma patients, increasing eye care to underserved populations, and integrative medicine.
PubMed - Publications
Selected Publications
Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know: A Guide from Dr. Harry Quigley and Dr. Mona Kaleem
Honors
- Washingtonian Magazine Top Doctor, 2025
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Get Directions
- phone: 240-482-1100
- fax: 240-482-1105
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-910-2330
- fax: 410-910-2393
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, Glaucoma, 2014
- Residency: Howard University Hospital, Ophthalmology, 2013
- Medical Education: Howard University, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2016
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
4.8 out of 5
370 ratings, 140 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 3/23/2026
Provider provided good advice about reaching out to report issues more promptly in between appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr. Kaleem is very attentive and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
Dr. Kaleem always provides excellent care and top notch skills to we her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Professional and understanding and thoughtful care and very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Love Dr. Kaleem. She is a wonderful person and very kind, patient, and caring. She is like family. We are so very fortunate to have her providing care for us.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr Kaleem is a good diagnosyician and referred me to someone else to correct problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Excellent- articulate, knowledgeable, caring, took the amount of time necessary to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Great support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
The Doctor Mona Kaleem is excellent and very knowledgeable and competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
I'm grateful to have Dr. Mona Kaleem as my provider. She is very committed to her patients and my Glaucoma journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Kaleem Is a very competent caring professional!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Dr Kaleem is wonderful. Knowledgeable and kind.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
It was late for more than an hour. No one told me why or how long.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Very Professionals
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
I like Mona Kaleem, and feel I'm in good hands with her interpretation of my test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Kaleem was very professional and an extremely good communicator. She proactively told me what I needed to hear. She was also very responsive on my prognosis and appropriate follow up care. She gave extremely good advice about medical care that is related to my fundamental diagnosis of glaucoma immunopathology. I am extremely well pleased to have her as my new primary specialist for my eyesight.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
First visit but very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Professional, technically solid and well mannered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
My doctor and the texhnicians are always outstanding. I've been with [staff] twice and he is wonderful - courteous, informative, smiling.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Extremely professional and very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr. Kaleem is so knowledgeable and kind Also her technician was great. Very nice and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Overall it was a good experience The only problem is that this provider keeps you waiting a long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr Kaleem is a very good doctor, very knowledgeable, and she is also kind, personable, she listens and answered and explained well all my questions. I had no doubt in my mind that Dr. Kaleem truly cared about my health and wellbeing. I am very pleased with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Kaleem is a caring person and has a huge knowledge about glaucoma and cataract. She explains to me about my results from the surgery. She was very happy to see the results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Doctor is very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
She was able to answer my questions about the specific things that she is highly qualified in. I intend to use her for any future procedures that may be needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2026
My doctor is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
This was my best decision to go to Dr. Kaleem for my eye problem from another ophthalmologist. Looks like she has command over her subject, and she is courteous and pleasant. I have already forwarded her name to few of my husband's friends.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
Overall, I was very happy with the care I received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Received excellent care during visit
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Privider was in a hurry when she finally got to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Dr. MONA KALEEM was professional and highly skilled in her specialty. I was very pleased with my visit and follow on recommendation regarding my vision Issues and concerns. Dr. MONA KALEEM Is a credit to the Johns Hopkins Medical System of providing quality and personalized medical care. I make these statement based on my 30 years of Senior Officer Navy Medical Corps Service across a spectrum of medically related assignments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
I really like her and think she is a very kind & excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Best passable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Kaleem is very knowledgeable and an excellent listener. I feel my upcoming Gloucoma/Cataract surgery couldn't be In better hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Kind, courteous, understandingSo was [staff]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The doctor really took time out to explain a lot of the nuances of my condition. She made me feel valued as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
I am very pleased with Dr. KALEEM
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Listened attentively to what I had to say.A caring individual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr. Kaleem is terrific and provides outstanding care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Excellent Service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Kaleem has provided care for my glaucoma for several years, changing meds & successfully stabilizing my condition, thankfully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Getting to have care by Dr. Mona Kaleem is a privilege.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
From my POV she is a wonderful ophthalmologist. The outcome of my surgeries is better than I had hoped.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
Expected to arrive early but always must wait quite a while to complete appointment.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
She's nice and seems quite knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr. Kaleem is very knowledgeable and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Everyone was very polite and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Dr. Kaleem's great - I trust and respect her a lot!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Very caring environment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Very thoughtful, knowledgeable can keep you at ease and explained things ony level
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
A very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Kaleem is a very caring person and is very knowledgeable on my condition of glaucoma.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I've been pleased to consult with Dr. Kaleem for a number of years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
I'm glad dr. Kaleem is back
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
She is pleasant, professional and smart
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
She's attentive, compassionate and collaborative. I love how knowledgeable she is and that she's actively involved in research that seems advocating for the glaucoma community.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Good overall experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Every steps or process moved very smoothly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
I always have a very good visit with Dr. Kaleem. She explains my eye issues and answers my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Extremely knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Kaleem is easy to talk to and she addresses all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
Dr. Kaleem is terrific!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
I've always been very impressed with the quality of the eye doctors at the Wilmer Eye Center, first with [staff] and more recently with Dr Kaleem. Both have been exceptional physicians, who I have enormous respect for the quality of care they have provided to me and how they interact with patients. I could not be more pleased and thankful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Mona Kaleem is the best Eye Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Nice - Good contact with patient-
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr. Kaleem explained what she during my visit and she answered my questions easily.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Excellent communicator, thorough, and took the time to answer my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I want to personally thank Mona Kaleem, MD for accepting me as a patient. As a person with glaucoma because of Dr Kaleem my eyesight is as good as it can get. Thanks again Dr Kaleem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
She is a specialist and she Is knowledgeable. I have received care for several years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I am very grateful to be under the care of John Hopkins and Mona Kaleem and team for my diagnosis ofGlaucoma. We work very hard to maintain a stable condition for over 2 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Kaleem answered all questions and showed me the results of the visual field tests. As a scientist I appreciate her detailed explanations of the tests and results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
A great provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Gave recommendations for additional help with my vision problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Waiting period was too long
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Ms. Kaleem is a very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Courteous, clean and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Provider was polite, professional and caring. Her knowledge of the field was impressive.Treatment commenced and ended on schedule
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr Kaleem was super professional and kind.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Had to wait to long
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Kaleem is an excellent Ophthalmologist. I really like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
I love her caring & intelligent approach. She is very supportive as well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
Excellent, well versed and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
She is concise and since this was a follow up to eye surgery made instructions clean.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2025
Dr. Kaleem is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I waited 2 hours past my appointment time to be seen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
The doctor provided me a specific guideline and timeline of what our next visit would consist of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Happy and very comfortable with my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Could do better with timing of follow up appointments
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Mona Kaleem is an excellent provider with unmatched professionalism and superb interpersonal skills!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Wonderful that Wilmer has found another doctor who imbues the Wilmer spirit and ethos.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Very good,very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
I had many tests in the office and then waited for over an hour for Dr. Kaleem. Another eye doctor came at one point to move the visit along, gave me another eye test and explained results. I understand that doctors can get held up but it seemed a very long time to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr Kaleem is very patient, kind and knowledgeable. I have the utmost confidence in the care that she provides.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very competent, but (knowing the current system) somewhat hurried
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Very knowledgeable about my medical history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
I feel confident with the care I receive from this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Very competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
She is wonderful and I look forward to seeing her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr Kaleem listened to my concerns and addressed each and developed a path forward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Kaleem is very attentive and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
5 ***** stars made my visit pleasant and respectfully I felt I was in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr Kaleem is very professional, knowledgeable and extremely convivial. I feel valued as a patient when I deal with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
She was empathic and very helpful about potential next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
I am very happy
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Dr. Kaleem is very knowledgeable and instills confidence. I feel I am in good hands with her as I get ready for surgery. Johns Hopkins instills confidence as well as it offers a myriad of surgery options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Very confident and makes you feel at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr. Kaleem is incredibly professional and very easy to speak with. She listens and provides great feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Everything was A-Ok.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Knowledgeable and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Had to wait to long to see Dr. Mona Kaleem while in waiting room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Dr. Kaleem is very responsive to the concerns that I have regarding my eye health. She communicates with a level of care for any of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Happy with provifer
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Superb! You
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Outstanding surgeon. The graduate fellow working with her was also outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2025
Excellent surgeon, very happy with the cataracts outcome to date.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Kaleem was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Was extremely polite and seemed very knowledgeable in her field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Kaleem gave me a very thorough examination abd explained findings clearly.