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Mona Athea Kaleem

Mona Athea Kaleem, MD

Glaucoma

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Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Urdu
  • Arabic
  • French
  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Mona Athea Kaleem

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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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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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.

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

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
  2. Howard County Medical Pavilion

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

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  • 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 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
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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 3/23/2026

    Provider provided good advice about reaching out to report issues more promptly in between appointments.

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

    Dr. Kaleem is very attentive and caring.

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

    Good experience

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

    Dr. Kaleem always provides excellent care and top notch skills to we her patients.

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

    Professional and understanding and thoughtful care and very nice.

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

    Dr Kaleem is a good diagnosyician and referred me to someone else to correct problem

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

    Excellent- articulate, knowledgeable, caring, took the amount of time necessary to answer my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    Great support

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

    The Doctor Mona Kaleem is excellent and very knowledgeable and competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Dr Kaleem Is a very competent caring professional!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2026

    Dr Kaleem is wonderful. Knowledgeable and kind.

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

    It was late for more than an hour. No one told me why or how long.

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

    Very Professionals

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Great!

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

    First visit but very satisfied.

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

    Professional, technically solid and well mannered

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Extremely professional and very personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr. Kaleem is so knowledgeable and kind Also her technician was great. Very nice and caring

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

    Doctor is very good.

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

    My doctor is excellent

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

    Overall, I was very happy with the care I received.

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

    Very good

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

    Received excellent care during visit

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

    Privider was in a hurry when she finally got to me.

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

    I really like her and think she is a very kind & excellent physician.

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

    Best passable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    Kind, courteous, understandingSo was [staff]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I am very pleased with Dr. KALEEM

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Listened attentively to what I had to say.A caring individual.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Kaleem is terrific and provides outstanding care!

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

    Excellent Service

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

    Getting to have care by Dr. Mona Kaleem is a privilege.

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

    Expected to arrive early but always must wait quite a while to complete appointment.

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

    She's nice and seems quite knowledgeable

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

    Very good doctor

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

    Dr. Kaleem is very knowledgeable and compassionate.

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

    Everyone was very polite and considerate.

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

    Dr. Kaleem's great - I trust and respect her a lot!

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

    Very caring environment

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

    Very thoughtful, knowledgeable can keep you at ease and explained things ony level

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

    Good

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

    A very good experience

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

    Dr. Kaleem is a very caring person and is very knowledgeable on my condition of glaucoma.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    I've been pleased to consult with Dr. Kaleem for a number of years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    I'm glad dr. Kaleem is back

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    She is pleasant, professional and smart

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

    Good overall experience

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

    Every steps or process moved very smoothly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Extremely knowledgeable and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Kaleem is easy to talk to and she addresses all my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Kaleem is terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Mona Kaleem is the best Eye Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Nice - Good contact with patient-

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

    Awesome

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

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Kaleem explained what she during my visit and she answered my questions easily.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Excellent communicator, thorough, and took the time to answer my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    She is a specialist and she Is knowledgeable. I have received care for several years.

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

    A great provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Gave recommendations for additional help with my vision problems

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

    Waiting period was too long

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Ms. Kaleem is a very good doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Courteous, clean and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr Kaleem was super professional and kind.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Had to wait to long

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr Kaleem is an excellent Ophthalmologist. I really like her.

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

    I love her caring & intelligent approach. She is very supportive as well!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Excellent, well versed and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    She is concise and since this was a follow up to eye surgery made instructions clean.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/9/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Kaleem is great

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

    I waited 2 hours past my appointment time to be seen

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

    Happy and very comfortable with my provider

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

    Could do better with timing of follow up appointments

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Mona Kaleem is an excellent provider with unmatched professionalism and superb interpersonal skills!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Wonderful that Wilmer has found another doctor who imbues the Wilmer spirit and ethos.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Very good,very thorough

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

    Excellent

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

    Very competent, but (knowing the current system) somewhat hurried

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Very knowledgeable about my medical history.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    I feel confident with the care I receive from this provider.

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

    Very competent

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

    She is wonderful and I look forward to seeing her

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

    Dr Kaleem listened to my concerns and addressed each and developed a path forward

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

    Dr. Kaleem is very attentive and answered all of my questions.

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

    5 ***** stars made my visit pleasant and respectfully I felt I was in good hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    She was empathic and very helpful about potential next steps.

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

    Excellent service

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

    I am very happy

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

    Very confident and makes you feel at ease

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

    Everything was A-Ok.

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

    Knowledgeable and courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Had to wait to long to see Dr. Mona Kaleem while in waiting room.

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

    Happy with provifer

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

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    The best.

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

    Superb! You

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

    Outstanding surgeon. The graduate fellow working with her was also outstanding.

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

    Very good

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

    Excellent

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

    Excellent surgeon, very happy with the cataracts outcome to date.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Very professional

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

    Dr Kaleem was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful

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

    Was extremely polite and seemed very knowledgeable in her field.

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

    Dr Kaleem gave me a very thorough examination abd explained findings clearly.