
Rachel Currin Druckenbrod, OD
Neuro-OphthalmologyGlaucomaOptometry
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Rachel Currin Druckenbrod
Professional Titles
Optometrist
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Rachel Druckenbrod joined The Wilmer Eye Institute in 2025 as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology after spending a decade with the Boston VA Healthcare System. A graduate of the New England College of Optometry, she remains committed to ophthalmic education as Adjunct Associate Professor of Optometry at NECO where she teaches an annual course in neuro-ophthalmic disease. In 2021, she co-authored a textbook titled Clinical Medicine for Optometrists and has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Druckenbrod has a strong background in clinical teaching and research, though her greatest passion is clinical patient care. She is motivated by improving the visual prognosis and functionality of patients with both straightforward and complex ophthalmic needs.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
- Get to Know Rachel Druckenbrod, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Sept. 2025)
- Textbook authored by NECO faculty reinforces optometrist role as critical member of the healthcare team, New England College of Optometry (November 10, 2020)
Research Interests
Ocular imaging applications to ophthalmic and systemic disease diagnosis, surveillance, and prognosis
Research Summary
Druckenbrod completed a two-year optometric research fellowship and held principle investigator status within the Boston VA Healthcare System from 2014-2024. At VA Boston she studied optical coherence tomography imaging applications to systemic cardiovascular disease risk factors, retrograde transsynaptic degeneration of retinal ganglion cells in the setting of intracranial visual pathway lesions, and glaucoma.
Selected Publications
- Druckenbrod RC, Asefzadeh B, Bertolet A. Impact of cardiovascular disease risk factors on subfoveal choroidal thickness by enhanced-depth spectral domain optical coherence tomography. Optom Vis Sci. 2020 Feb; 97(2):73-80.
- Bertolet A, Druckenbrod RC. Pseudo-partial third nerve palsy as the presenting sign of ocular myasthenia gravis. Optom Vis Sci. 2020 May; 97(5):377-82.
- Shein DM, Druckenbrod RC, Freddo TF, eds. Clinical Medicine for Optometrists. 1st China: Wolters Kluwer; 2021.
- Hillard J, Druckenbrod R, Asefzadeh B. Minimum rim width and lamina cribrosa depth in non-glaucomatous and glaucomatous U.S. veterans. Optometric Clinical Practice. 2022; 4(2):27. doi: 10.37685/uiwlibraries.2575-7717.4.2.1036.
- Abo KM, Kane J, Druckenbrod RC, Mooney MA, Rachlin J. Intraoperative hypovolemia as a possible precipitating factor for pituitary apoplexy: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2023 Feb 10; 17(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s13256-022-03738-4. PMID: 36759850; PMCID: PMC9912690.
Courses & Syllabi
Classroom instruction
- 2015-2019: Lecturer, 2nd-year optometry students, Clinical Medicine course, The New England College of Optometry, 100–140 students; core curriculum course for NECO covering general medical topics; instructor of record was David Shein, MD (internal medicine); I contributed direct clinical ophthalmic relevance/case examples to the lecture content and reviewed all course content for students in regularly scheduled sessions; I was the first O.D. in NECO’s history to have intimate involvement in teaching this course.
- 2016-2024: Guest Lecturer, 2nd-year optometry students, Principles & Practice of Optometry / Ocular Disease Principles course, “The Neurological Exam” lecture, 100-140 students; annual delivery of content with demonstration of basic neurologic exam techniques.
- April 2025: Lecturer, 3rd-year optometry students, Advanced Ocular Disease II course, “Optic Nerve Disorders” lecture, ~120 students; creation and delivery of lecture content and exam questions.
- 2015-present: Instructor of Record, 2nd & 3rd year optometry students, Clinical Topics in Neuro-Ophthalmology course, The New England College of Optometry, 100 – 140 students; my involvement began with facilitating scheduling of expert guest lecturers (including MEEI-affiliated Joseph Rizzo, MD; Dean Cestari, MD; Suzanne Freitag, MD; and BIDMC-affiliated Sashank Prasad, MD) and writing examinations for the course; I assumed full lecture and administrative responsibilities for the course in 2020 and since then have received above-average student feedback. I was elected “Instructor of the Year” by the graduating class of 2024.
Clinical instruction
- 2014-2016: Clinical Laboratory Instructor, 1st – 3rd year students, The New England College of Optometry, ~20 students annually.
- 2014-2024: Attending Optometrist to optometry residents and 4th-year student interns, VA Boston Healthcare System, 9 – 11 residents and 4 – 20 student interns annually; consistent above-average trainee feedback across all metrics
Honors
- 2009-2013: Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society; maintenance of 3.5 GPA or higher all 4 years of optometry school.
- 2013: Paper presentation at Resident’s Day, The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting, Seattle, WA; acceptance of abstract titled “Blindness and orbital ischemia from ophthalmic artery occlusion in endocarditis.”
- 2014: AAO Resident Travel Scholarship, National Association of VA Optometrists; travel stipend based on essay submission outlining dedication and contributions to VA clinical care.
- 2023: Instructor of the Year, The New England College of Optometry; elected by the graduating class of 2024
Lectures & Presentations
CME instruction
Regional
- Oct 2013: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Blindness and orbital ischemia from ophthalmic artery occlusion in endocarditis,” The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting in Seattle, WA; 25-50 learners; non-COPE CE.
- Oct 2013: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Cardioembolic ophthalmic artery occlusion: a rare case report,” Boston VAMC Optometry Grand Rounds, 20-30 learners; non-COPE CE.
- Mar 2014: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Bad blood: a case series of ophthalmic manifestations of blood dyscrasia,” Boston VAMC Optometry Grand Rounds, 20-30 learners; non-COPE CE.
- Jun 2014: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Potholes on the way to temple: GCA vs zoster vasculitis,” NECO Summer Residency Conference, 100-150 learners; non-COPE CE.
- May 2017: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “GCA: overview & update,” Boston VAMC Optometry Grand Rounds, 20-30 learners; non-COPE CE.
- Jul 2023: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Glaucoma: part 1,” Boston VAMC Optometry Grand Rounds, 20-30 learners; non-COPE CE.
- Jul 2024: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Glaucoma: part 1,” Boston VAMC Optometry Grand Rounds, 20-30 learners; non-COPE CE
- Dec 2024: Lecturer, post-graduate OD learners, “Glaucoma examination and diagnostic approach: part 1,” COPE 94658-GL, NECO Continuing Education, ~150 learners.
National
- Oct 2017: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Rapid fire: clinical applications of OCT enhanced depth imaging,” The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting in Chicago, IL, 100-200 learners; non-COPE CE.
- Oct 2020: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Optometric collaboration with primary care: case-based perspectives from an OD and an MD,” COPE SD-06, The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting, Virtual Academy 2020 at Home, 200-300 learners.
- Jan 2021: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Optometric collaboration with primary care: case-based perspectives from an OD and an MD,” COPE SD-06, The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting, Virtual Academy 2020 at Home – Florida Edition, 200-300 learners.
- Nov 2021: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Optometric collaboration with primary care: case-based perspectives from an OD and an MD,” COPE 74693-SD, American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting in Boston, MA, 200-300 learners.
- Oct 2023: Lecturer/panelist, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Neuro-ophthalmic emergencies co-managed by optometry, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology,” NO-11, The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting in New Orleans, LA, 200-300 learners.
- May 2024: Lecturer/host, pre- and post-graduate OD learners and post-graduate MD learners, “More than just a brain tumor,” COPE ID 91422-NO, VA Boston Neurosurgery-Optometry Case Collaboration Series, ~100 learners.
- Jul 2024: Lecturer/host, pre- and post-graduate OD learners and post-graduate MD learners, “From outside, in,” COPE ID 92118-NO, VA Boston Neurosurgery-Optometry Case Collaboration Series, ~150 learners.
- Nov 2024: Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Neuro-ophthalmic urgencies and emergencies: an inter-disciplinary approach,” COPE NO-05, The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting in Indianapolis, IA, 200-300 learners.
- Oct 2025: Anticipated – Lecturer, pre- and post-graduate OD learners, “Neuro-ophthalmic urgencies and emergencies: an interdisciplinary approach,” COPE TBD, The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting in Boston, MA, number of learners TBD.
Invited Talks
Regional
- April 2015: The faces of giant cell arteritis. COPE ID 44815-SD. NECO Continuing Education Sunday Seminar Series.Boston, MA
- Sept 2015: Retinal changes in myopia. VA Boston Healthcare System Telehealth Education / Teleretinal Imaging CE Series. Boston, MA.
- Oct 2015: Double trouble: case series in bilateral optic nerve head edema. COPE ID 46779-NO. NECO Continuing Education Sunday Seminar Lecture Series. Northampton, MA.
- July 2018: Clinical approach to diplopia in adults. NECO Summer Residency Conference. Boston, MA.
- May 2024: Clinical optometry for the primary care provider. VA Boston Primary Care Virtual CME Conference. Boston, MA.
National
- Sept 2018: Bilateral optic nerve head edema: a methodical approach. COPE ID 58951-PS. VA Vision Care Webinar Series. Boston, MA.
- Nov 2021: Immunology of aging: what to expect as we get older. Public Health & Environmental Vision Section & Vision in Aging SIG. COPE ID 75305-GO. American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting. Boston, MA.
- Nov 2021: The state of the pandemic: a public health update on COVID-19 for eyecare. Public Health & Environmental Vision Section & Vision in Aging SIG. COPE ID 75326-PB. American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting. Boston, MA.
- Posters
- Nov 2014: Transient homonymous hemianopia and visual hallucinations after subarachnoid hemorrhage. Scientific Education Program. The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting. Denver, CO.
- May 2016: Ocular vascular imaging using SD-OCT: correlation with CVD risk factors. Boston VA Healthcare Research Service poster session. Boston, MA.
- Oct 2017: Subfoveal choroidal thickness as measured by EDI SD-OCT: relationship with systemic cardiovascular disease. Scientific Education Program. The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting. Chicago, IL.
- Oct 2020: Retrograde trans-synaptic degeneration as documented by OCT: a case report. Scientific Education Program. The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting. Virtual “Academy 2020 at Home.” Co-authored.
- Oct 2020: Eyes askew: ocular motility dysfunction guides urgent neuroimaging and management of neurological disease. Scientific Education Program. The American Academy of Optometry’s Meeting. Virtual “Academy 2020 at Home.” Co-authored.
- Oct 2022: Right homonymous hemianopsia secondary to hyperglycemia: a case report. The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting. Baltimore, MD. Co-authored.
Memberships
- American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- Maryland Optometric Association
Professional Activities
Institutional Administrative Appointments
2018-2024: Optometry Clinical Lead, West Roxbury VA Medical Center, VA Boston Healthcare System
Journal Peer Review Activities
- 2019: Optometry & Vision Science, OVS19040 (2/2019), OVS19082 (3/2019), OVS19215 (6/2019), OVS23003 (1/2023), OVS2404 (1/2024)
- 2019: Investigative Optometry & Vision Science, IOVS-19-28036 (9/2019)
- 2022: Translational Vision Science & Technology, TVST-22-4811 (11/2022)
Advisory Committees, Review Groups/Study Sections
- 2019-2024: Member, Education subcommittee, VA National Field Advisory Board
- 2022-2024: Co-chair, R&D subcommittee, VA National Field Advisory Board
Research Program Building/Leadership
- 2016-2018: Co-Director, VA Boston Optometric Research Fellowship Program
- 2018-2024: Director, VA Boston Optometric Research ellowship Progra
Research Studies
- Summer 2006: Summer Research Fellow, Department of Pharmacology, UNC-CH School of Medicine; “Steps to uncovering the molecular basis of human, pathological angiogenesis: determining GTPase specificity of the RhoGAP RICH2/TEM28.”
- 2016-2019: Principal Investigator, VA Boston Healthcare System; “Ocular neurovascular imaging correlation with age-related systemic vascular disease among U.S. veterans.” VA IRB #2019.
- 2017-2021: Principal Investigator, VA Boston Healthcare System; with Study Investigator Jacob Hillard, OD, MS; “Minimum rim width and lamina cribrosa measurements in normal and glaucomatous U.S. veterans.” VA IRB #3107.
- 2019-2024: Principal Investigator, VA Boston Healthcare System; with Study Investigator Anne Bertolet, OD, MS; PI transferred to Dr. Bertolet upon my departure from VA; “Correlation of brain structure and function with optical coherence tomography ganglion cell measurement and visual field parameters.” VA IRB #3230.
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
- Wilmer Eye Institute - Frederick
- 161 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 275, Frederick, MD 21702
- Get Directions
- phone: 301-620-9268
- fax: 410-367-3259
Expertise
Education
- Residency: VA Boston Healthcare System, Optometry, 2014
- Graduate School: New England College of Optometry, Optometry, OD, 2013
Insurance
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- 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
335 ratings, 154 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 3/18/2026
I felt this provider was very emotionally, intelligent, listening to my concerns, and felt compassionate about her answers to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
First time seen by Rachel Druckenbrod, OD. She was excellent. Explained everything to me and was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
If I could give her a 15 I would. I'm sure she is greatly missed by the VA. Hopkins is fortunate to have her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Dr. Rachel Currin Druckenbrod was very gracious and efficient in examining my ill eye on very short notice and provide effective diagnosis. She also agreed to follow up in a very tight time frame to follow up on progress
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Dr. Druckenbrod is one of the best doctors my husband has ever had for his eye care. He recently had a stroke that caused partial loss of vision. Dr. Druckenbrod allowed my husband to remain in his wheelchair while she modified her examination to make it as easy on him as possible. She is very kind and carring while exhibiting her depth of knowledge and skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2026
Very kind. Very through. She did talk a little fast. Both my husband and myself are HOH. So, this is always a challenge!.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
I love Dr. Druckenbrod
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Personable intelligent interested helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2026
Dr. Druckenbrod explained my situation thoroughly and was reassuring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Efficient, polite, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
First time seeing her, she was thorough, listened, explained everything very clearly. It was an excellent visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Rachel was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Everyone was wonderful. Couldn't be better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Excellent good listener
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/2/2026
She asked questions. She listened. She explained her position and thoughts about my illness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Very thorough and knowledgeable. Friendly, professional, and easy to talk to.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Rachel was amazing given that the patient (my son) was a challenge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
My provider was excellent. She was In diagnosing my problem and correcting it immediately
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Pleasant, informative, efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Druckenbrod is an absolutely FANTASTIC provider! Very knowledgeable & caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2026
She is amazing and very happy with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Infomed me about everything involved in my case
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
She was a good listener. She understood why I was there and she (hopefully) fixed my issue with finding a prescription for glasses that totally correct my late onset double vision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2026
Dr. Druckenbrod for was very pleasantly professional upon greeting me. She listened to my concerns before starting my exam. She explained each step as the exam progressed. She explained the eyeglass prescriptions so that I understood. She instructed me to return in one year or sooner if I had a problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
First visit. Got an appt within 48 hours. Provider was suggested by a friend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Great provider, can tell she genuinely cares for her patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Very attentive and insightful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Druckenbrod was thorough, careful, responsive and communicative. Very helpful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr Druckenbrod is a delight to work with. I especially appreciate her inquisitive nature. I have a puzzling situation and she eagerly wants to find the answers. She also has a terrific sense for the balance between risk and patient health anxiety. I don't have health anxiety but she knew how to get me extra attention to rule out a risk without alarming me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Dr. Druckenbrod is an excellant provider. She was knowledgable about my condition and well prepared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2026
A year ago she made a very difficult diagnosis that likely saved a significant part of my eyesight. She is extraordinarily intelligent, knowledgable, concerned about patient well-being and excellent at talking with a patient at the right level of detail and complexity for that person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Highly knowledgeable and very competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Excellent answered questions did not rush
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Vety Knowledgeable and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Was very thankful and pleased with my care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Very good doctor! Supportive and insightful, thorough examination
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2026
Knowledgeable, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Knowledgeable, courteous and explaining things when necessary.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Both the doctor and the man who did the field of vision test were excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
My provider was outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Knows strabismus!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Professional, knowledgeable, and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Professional, efficient, good communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
The provider was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and had a great personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
VERY GOOD CARE
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
I was so grateful to have meet a provider like this one . I felt like she js going to help me truly , I had other providers & didn't feel like I do with this one .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Druckenbrod was an amazing professional and guided me through the session with great insights knowledge and experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Doctor carefully listened to my concerns and addressed them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/12/2026
Pleasant, efficient and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
My experience with Dr. Druckenbrod was most positive. She was pleasant, professional, thorough and allayed my concerns. More Importantly, she provided a solution to my Issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
Excellent Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Druckenbrod is very careful very caring very smart. She uniquely ran a series of tests that no other provider thought to offer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Rachel has been so great, I've gotten really good care from her and she is very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Very professional, caring and was well informed about previous treatments and took the time to verify my most recent treatment plan with regard to my medications
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Very kind and competant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
The provider is an excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
She was thorough, knowledgable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Excellent appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Very smart empathetic knew more than the washington retinal doctors.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2025
Very patient; good listener and explainer.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Very helpful giving me answers about my vision problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr. Druckenbrod was truly incredible! She is extremely knowledgeable, intelligent, and professional, while also being kind and patient. Her combination of expertise, empathy, and patience made a significant difference in my experience! She created a safe and comfortable environment, listened carefully, and addressed all of my concerns with clarity and compassion. She took the time to explain everything thoroughly, answered all of my questions, and never made me feel rushed. Her calm presence was very reassuring, and I felt confident I was in excellent hands. She truly went above and beyond, and I am very grateful for the care she provided.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Nice and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr. Druckenbrod was very respectful, apologized for the wait, explained things clearly and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Druckenbrod is an exceptional provider. She is thoughtful in her comments and each time I have been to see her I have learned something.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Provider is great. I am switching to another practice because I had an eye injury and was not able to see anyone at Wilmer immediately.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. DRUCKENBROD provided excellent care. I am delighted to start seeing her for my annual checkups .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
EXCELLENTCARE
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
She was personable and seemed to be thorough in her testing the cause of my problem. However, I do remain unclear on what is the cause though she mentioned two possibilities but I forget what she said about a transient retina issue. I do recall her mentioning but discounting migraine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
I like Dr. Rachel D very much and will continue to see her annually.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
This was the first time I used Wilmer Eye Institute and my first visit with Dr. Druckenbrod. She is absolutely one of the best doctors I have ever visited. She is a GEM, a real keeper. I have a followup appointment with her. Would recommend her to anyone. Will thank my internist for pointing me to the practice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2025
Friendly, responsive, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Dr. Druckenbrod was extremely patient and thorough. She gave very clear instructions and answered all my questions such that I had all the information I need going forward.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Excellent in office and followup
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr.D was very engaged and thoughtful. She followed up on referrals and instilled trust.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
The Provider explained results of the exam as it was taking place. I liked that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
The doctor knew what she was talking about, was very professional and was very courteous and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2025
Excellent provider
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
Provider was great. Knowledgeable and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Impressively friendly but professionally direct in her explanations regarding the results of each vision tests provided
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
She was very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Druckenbrod. She was recommended by a family member and I would recommend her to others.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
This was my first visit after moving to Bethesda from Florida. I was very pleased with Dr. Druckenbrod and will visit her when needed for my eye care. She was very thorough and wanted to follow up in three months for another pressure test. I look forward to developing an excellent patient/doctor relationship.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Exceptional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
I understand my condition better now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Recommended by another. Glad I picked her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Excellent. She was very thorough and explained everything in detail. Spent more time with me than a few other visits in the Wilmer eye Institute.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
She was excellent! I felt so much better after my visit, She relieved my anxiety with her knowledge,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Dr Druckenbrod was great. Spent a lot of time with me and was very clear, pleasant and explained everything well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
Appreciated knowledge of my file in advance. This was a new provider to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2025
Very well knowledgeable and explained my concerns to me that made me understand them clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Always on time, very patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
Excellent provider, thorough examination enlightening experience very good overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
The provider is knowledgeable, courteous. She was able to provide a diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
The doctor was great. Quickly ascertained my concerns and clearly explained each procedure and how it related to diagnosing and possibly treating my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2025
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
She provided excellent care. She has been able to figure out my health problem when no one else has been able to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
This was my first visit with her as my previous provider was no longer working with adults. I was very pleased with this visit and will go to this new person again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
She was very thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
She answered my questions and explained the number differences so I understood my prescription.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
She is fairly new with John Hopkins but you have a STAR here. Everything about her shows she cares and has the experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
She was delightful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Very pleasant - thorough exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
All's well that ends well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2025
Very easy to speak with and she listened. Answered all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
Loved her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/28/2025
Very professional,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
I was very impressed with the Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Very professional, Kind, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Very care in
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr. Druckenbrod provided excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
She was AMAZING and I couldn't wait to get back to work to share my experience with my fellow colleagues. In fact one of them have scheduled an appointment already.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Very good very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
As I have previously said, John Hopkins providers are the highest quality of professionals and I feel blessed with the doctors I have been lucky to have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Excellent Doctor
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Dr was very knowledgeable and nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Was absolutely pleasant. Took away concerns. Will continue to see her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
I would recomand this doctor to all
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2025
I had an excellent visit with Dr. Druckenbrod. She's smart and personable and explained things clearly. I am thrilled to have found such an excellent eye doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
The Doctor was over 30 minutes late for my previous scheduled EYE Consult and exam but did introduced herself and
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
First time excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
She was efficient, showed interest in patient care and comprehensive with the eye exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Great provider and very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
She was very professional and was willing to spend time for discussion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Very satisfied and
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
This was my first appointment with Dr. Rachel Druckenbrod and she was great. I was thrilled to be able to see a Willmer so quickly (usually takes 7 months lead time!!! (I needed to be seen following a head injury). Dr. Druckenbrod was amiable and also very knowledgeable; and, she explained my scans in an understandable manner. If I didn't live so faraway I might change to her as my regular Ophthalmologist for contacts and glasses. I was thrilled to be able to see her quickly - I needed to be seen after a head injury.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Superb eye examination
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
She was wonderful, she listened and explained everything to me. Asked if I had any questions before leaving.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Dr. Druckenbrod was a new provider for me, as my former provider has left the practice. She was excellent--very knowledgeable, friendly, thorough.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I said no exsiamination but she said she had to give one
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Thank you to doctor, this appointment was a very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Druckenbrod's efforts to deal with temporary blindness were heroic. They led to accurately making a difficult diagnosis and to effective treatment. She may well have helped me avoid significant visual degradation!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Apparently she is relatively new to the practice - really an excellent doctor. Thorough, careful, detail oriented, kind, and a good listener. Really good with patients. This was my first time seeing her but I will request her from now on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Opthamogist was very nice and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
This was my first visit with this doctor. She gave me plenty of time. My case is complicated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
Excellent Provider. Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Very helpful snd caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2025
This was a great experience! Dr Druckenbrod was friendly, professional, down to earth, and explained everything extremely well- I barely left the place before I began recommending family and friends!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Very impressed with the treatment that I received. Doctor understood my problem and gave me a thorough explanation of the procedures and proposed treatment