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Peter A. Campochiaro

Peter A. Campochiaro, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-2
  • Child 3-12
  • Adolescent 13-17
  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Peter A. Campochiaro

Professional Titles

  • Director, Retinal Cell and Molecular Laboratory
  • George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience

Primary Academic Title

Professor of Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D. is the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist who directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials. His laboratory research is directed at understanding the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization and excessive retinal vascular permeability, and the mechanism of cone cell death in inherited retinal degenerations. He helped to determine the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and Tie2 in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases.

The clinical trial group under Dr. Campochairo provided the first demonstration of the benefits of suppression of VEGF in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. He has developed strategies for sustained suppression of VEGF that are currently being tested in clinical trials. 

Dr. Campochiaro trained at the University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia. He did a vitreoretinal fellowship and research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1984. He became professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins in 1991.

Centers and Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Clinical Trial Keywords

Diabetic macular edema; Ranibizumab; Central retinal vein occlusion; Branch retinal vein occlusion; Choroidal neovascularization; Gene therapy

Find a Clinical Trial

View all trials by this principal investigator.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • NAC Attacks Retinitis Pigmentosa, Wilmer Insider (Apr. 2021)

    What's the Difference Between Dry and Wet AMD?, US News and World Report (Sept. 2019)

    Johns Hopkins Researchers Advance Search For Safer, Easier Way to Deliver Vision-Saving Gene Therapy to The Retina, Hopkins Newsroom (Sept. 2019)

Additional Academic Titles

Professor of Neuroscience

Research Interests

Clinical trials of ocular neovascularization and macular edema, Development of new treatments for ocular neovascularization, Development of new treatments for retinal degenerations, Mechanisms involved in ocular neovascularization, Mechanisms involved in retinal degenerations, Ocular Gene Therapy

Lab Website

Retinal Cell and Molecular Laboratory - Lab Website

Honors

  • Retina Hall of Fame, 10/4/17
  • Arnall Patz Medal, Macula Society, 11/13/12

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: UVA Health University Medical Center, Ophthalmology, 1982
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 1978

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1983

Insurance

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  • 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

159 ratings, 79 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 3/18/2026

    Dr Campochiaro is the best, smartest and kindest physician. When I see him I have total confidence in everything that he does

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

    Top-notch! Excelent clinician, good communicator, outstanding people skills.

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

    Been coming for 18 years, wouldn't go anywhere else.

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

    Super doctor. Best in the world for my problem

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

    He is excellent

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

    I have the highest confidence in Dr. Campochiaro.

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

    Dr Campochiaro is an exceptional Ophtamologist and Surgeon who helped save my eyesight, many times. I am enetrnally grateful for his continued care and kindness.

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

    Great!

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

    Excellent service, the best!

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

    Always the same. Very patient knowledgeable and fast

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

    Excellent service and care. I recommend to all friends and family

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

    My favorite doctor of all time.

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

    I feel fortunate to be under his care. He is always focused, unhurried, and gentle in his appoach to me as his patient. He answers my questions and I consistently leave my appointment feeling I have received the best professional care possible.

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

    Absolutely the very best!

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

    Peter is very thorough and nice

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

    He was a great man and he had a good sense of humility.

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

    I have utmost confidence in Dr. Campochiaro.

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

    I choose to drive into Balto to Wilmer to specifically be under Dr C's care.

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

    He looked over my photos to evaluate my profile.

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

    He is just the best.

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

    Dr. Campochiaro listened to my questions and comments carefully and gave me honest and accurate assessment to my eye's vision condition. I feel comfortable and fortunate to see Dr. Campochiaro regularly to care for my eyes.

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

    Dr Campochiaro is the best. I will not see any other Dr.

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is an outstanding physician. Very professional and cordial.

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

    Great, been going to him for years

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

    I first saw someone more than an hour after my appointment time. I waited more than 2 hours after the technician checked my vision, pressure, and took scans.All together I was at this appointment about 5 hours. That is not acceptable.

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

    To have to wait overall more than an hour in an overcrowded waiting room for a less than 10 minute appointment either the Dr is ridiculous. My appointment was at 930am. How can you be backed up over an hour at that point?

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

    Outstanding in every way!

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

    Friendly, professional and respectful

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

    Excellent experience

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

    Excellent Job

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is an excellent doctor, and I would recommend him to everyone. The problem is the surveys that are constantly thrown at me. They are time consuming and annoying to fill out after every visit. If I was not pleased with him, I would go to another doctor. Enough already!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    My provider has been top notch! I would highly recommend him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr C is excellent in communication with patients, skill, knowledge and expertise.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr. Campochiaro is a superb, caring physician

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

    I feel I am getting the best care in the world

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

    Dr. Campochiaro and his fellow observing [staff] were attentive and responsive for my current baseline checkup.

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

    He didn't let me ask questions

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

    Dr. Peter Campochiaro is a awesome physician, very caring and attentive

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is thorough, explains things well, and listens.

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

    Excellent in every way.

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

    I am very pleased with the quality of service provided by Dr. Campochiaro

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

    Great doctor and service

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

    Courteous, friendly, and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr. Campochiaro is an excellent provider. He is courteous, easy to communicate with, thorough, and obviously very experienced.

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

    This provider provides excellent care for his patients.

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is an outstanding ophthalmologist. He is very care, knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough. While this visit was to get an opinion on something my primary ophthalmologist had noticed, I have seen Dr. Campochiaro a number of times over the years for more serious issues [retinal holes/tears] which he repaired with great skill. I am very impressed by his abilities and recommend him very highly.

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

    Very kind, very pleased with progress

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

    He is professional and caring.

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

    This is the best doctor at JHH

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

    Dr. Campochiaro was very helpful and clear in explaining my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    He is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Very competent, knowledgeable, and experienced.

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

    Caring, professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Excellent doctor

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is a excellent Doctore.

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

    Dr. Peter Campochiaro is the best Doctor I have seen for my eye problem. He is warm and friendly and even though he has long day on clinic days he always take the time to answer my questions.

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is the best ophthalmologist available to treat retina issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    I feel well taken care of

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Over the years he provides excellent care consistently.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Professional, competent, courteous and concerned

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

    Very knowledgeable

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

    My experience and all comments I heard stated that he is the best in the WORLD.

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

    Professional and competent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Dr. Campochiaro is an outstanding medical provider. He saved my vision and continues to monitor my condition with concern and compassion.

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

    Very patient and as always very knowledgeable. I really trust him.

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

    Extremely competent. Enthusiastic about the procedure. Shared procedure with younger physicians.

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

    Dr. Campochiara is the BEST!

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

    Excellent knowledgeable doctor

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

    Dr. Campochiaro is excellent and his diagnosis and recommendations regarding my wet AMD have been very helpful.

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

    Dr. Campochiaro has worked with Phillip for many years to overcome a retina that had many procedures before him taking him as a patient. He has gone the extra mile and worked diligently to save his eye and improve the overall condition with good results.

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

    Great job with preliminary evaluation but was nearly 2 hours late being seen. Not good!

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

    Dr Campochiaro is a great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    A most excellent physician!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Excellent in every aspect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Dr. Campochiaro is a very kind, thoughtful and very easy to talk to you Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Very professionally

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Dr Campochiaro is the best.