
Shameema Sikder, MD
Cornea and External Diseases
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- Bengali
- Spanish
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Shameema Sikder
Professional Titles
- L. Douglas Lee and Barbara Levinson-Lee Professorship of Ophthalmology
- Director, Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Shameema Sikder, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in corneal disorders, such as Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus, as well as complex cataracts. Dr. Sikder's clinical interests include surgical treatments for corneal diseases, such as endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK, DSAEK), complex cataracts, and treatments for keratoconus.
Dr. Sikder is the director of the Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Education and Training (OphSET) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sikder also has a faculty appointment at the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare at Johns Hopkins University. She has a particular interest in surgical education and through NIH support, is working on technologies that could be implemented at the international level to improve the level of ophthalmic surgical care.
Dr. Sikder received her M.D. degree from the University of Arizona after obtaining Bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute and fellowship in cornea and refractive disease at the Moran Eye Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she received the Claes Dohlman Fellow of the Year Award, recognizing the most distinguished cornea fellow in the nation. Dr. Sikder returned to Wilmer in 2011 and served as assistant chief of service (chief resident) and associate director of ocular trauma. She was the inaugural medical director of the Wilmer Eye Institute in Bethesda in 2014, where she continues to care for patients.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Johns Hopkins, Microsoft Extend Collaboration for Startups as Newest Grant Recipients Named, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (Jul. 2021)
Eye floaters: What the heck is that little fleck?, Healthing (May 2021)
Celebrating Black History Month at Wilmer, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2021)
Ophthalmology taking the treatment conversation online, Ophthalmology Times (Sept. 2020)
2000 BSP Shameema Sikder, MD, Promoted to Associate Professor, Beckman Foundation (Mar. 2020)
A New Paradigm in Surgical Education, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2020)
Everything you Need to Know About Cataracts, Health (Oct. 2019)
A Serendipitous Collaboration in Care, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Jun. 2019)
The Power of Artificial Intelligence, Wilmer Magazine (Spring 2019)
Eye twitches are usually harmless, but here’s what you can do about them, Washington Post (Aug. 2018)
Research Interests
Cataract Surgery, Surgical Assessment Education, Surgical Treatment of Corneal Disease
Research Summary
Dr. Sikder has built a research laboratory focused on building a platform that uses deep learning algorithms to analyze surgical videos to assess surgeon performance. This assessment provides a skill analysis and personalized feedback for individual surgeons. This feedback can be benchmarked against peers and tracked over time with an objective set of measures and does not require the manual review of surgical videos.
PubMed - Publications
Honors
- University of Arizona, College of Medicine Excellence in Research Award
- University of Arizona, College of Medicine Research Distinction Award
- Claes Dohlman, M.D. Cornea Fellow of the Year Award (National)
- Mitchell Research Prize, Wilmer Resident Association
- Honor Society Member, Alpha Omega Alpha
- Intern of the Year, Tucson Hospitals Medical Education Program
- Surgeon of the Year, Hopkins/Suburban Outpatient Surgery Center
Graduate Program Affiliations
Faculty, Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, Johns Hopkins University
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Cornea Society
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
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Utah Health, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 2011
- Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, 2010
- Medical Education: University of Arizona College of Medicine, MD, 2006
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2013
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
4.9 out of 5
322 ratings, 156 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 3/12/2026
It is always a great pleasure to see Dr. Sikder, both for her competence and great demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
She is excellent. I sent my twin brother to her and he also thought he got excellent treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Everyone and everything was top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Highly professional! Trustworthy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
The doctor is amazing she referred me to the contact lens division [staff] in baltimore and he was able to fit me for a 20/20 vision contact lens I am elated. I haven't been able to c this well in over 15 years. This is an amazing breakthru!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Great patient connection, professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Sikder is perfect. Amazing surgeon, a wonderful person, outstanding manner with patients, precise, pleasant, very caring, brilliant. Superior!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Dr s. Sikder is an excellent eye specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
She was extremely helpful and explained things well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2026
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2026
Dr. Sikder is an excellent physician; she communicates thoroughly and provides expert recommendations. She is warm and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Very impressive provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Im very lucky she's my doctor. She's absolutely fabulous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2026
Dr Sikder is absolutely the best - she has done cataract surgeries in both of my eyes one year apart and both outcomes were superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
I am pleased with my provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
This provider is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
The doctor was extremely confident. Knowledgeable, personable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
Extremely caring and responsive.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
She is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
The doctor is absolutely the best. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Sikder is very professional, caring, knowledgeable, understanding, and passionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
She listened to me and addressed my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
The best, highly professional and clinically superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2026
Dr Sikder is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
Everyone was very professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Dr. Sikder is thorough, caring, kind, pleasant, and very competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
She was very professional and explained to me in so easy words that I understood everything
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
I have been seeing Dr. Sikder for a number of years. My experiences have always been positive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
Very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/20/2026
She's simply the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr Sikder is the best cataract surgeon in the country
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
She is terrific
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Sikder was great. She made me feel at ease and the operation was a complete success.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Pleasant, expertly knowledgeable , precise, thoughtful, respectful, trustworthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
She is amazing...si glad she was referred to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Sikder has been caring for my cornea condition for several years, and she is truly outstanding-highly knowledgeable, thoughtful, and attentive. I am very grateful for her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Sikder is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr Sikder was patient, professional and demonstrated that she cared about my situation. I would recommend her to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr sikder is kind, a good listener, helping you understand about your surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Dr. Sikder was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
The most wonderful surgeon in rhe world!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Super nice, professional and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Dr.Sikder Is very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. She explained all my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She is simply amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Doctor Sikder is exceptional. She explains details so well. She takes complex medical information and puts it a way that is easy to understand. She also is very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
Dr Sikder is a remarkably knowledgeable, proficient and welcoming physician. The quality of her clinical care is exceptional.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/22/2025
The physician was late and seemed rushed. I felt rushed too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Provider is very knowledgeable and skilled and responded very quickly and helpfully to questions before and after the procedure that I submitted on my chart. I was very grateful for her prompt attention to questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Outstanding in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Dr Sikder is excellent-knowledgeable and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
She is very nice and great!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
Beyond my best expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
She is top notch. I am a retired physician and can from out of town specifically for her expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
DR Sikder is an extremely professional and capable physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Top service for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
I scheduled my appointment in June and it happened a little earlier than expected inDecember - this is a very long time!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr. Was great. Only problems were long wait times - for appointment, at office, for follow up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Dr Sikder is very professional, capable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Smart, efficient, displays concern about me,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
My provider was professional and explained the cataract surgery to me as my vision had been corrected over 40 years ago by [staff].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
I only wish that Dr. Sikder was less booked up. The cataract procedure that I have initiated now won't be completed until May 2026.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
Smart, thorough, pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Very excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
I trust Dr. Sikder with my valuable eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr. Sikder is a very knowledgeable and professional. In addition, she Is caring and a good listener. I look forward to our appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Was very nice and explain I but my cataract
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Sikder is excellent at explaining conditions and treatment alternatives.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Sidker was lovely, very easy to talk with and quite a pleasant. The only teeny tiny thing that stopped me from giving a 10 was a sense that when the time was up, she felt like she was racing to move on. But she was delightful and I will 100% use her when I am ready for cataract surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Thank you Dr. Sikder!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
Dr.Sikder was wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
The provider treated me with Courtesy and was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr Sikder is top rated professional who is caring .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
She was highly recommended by my ophthalmologist, Dr. Sikder merited that recommendation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Appointment ran on time, received nfo I needed and left. No waiting.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Very knowledgeable and articulate. She could slow down, ie, not talk so fast when conveying information. It makes it challenging to process and hear the continuing dialog.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2025
Honest clinical evaluation. Clear explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2025
This pre- cataract surgery visit was handled very smoothly and effectively
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr Sikder is a surgeon; this was a surgery follow-up appointment. I did not answer some questions as I did not know what to expect. Dr. Sikder has been wonderful and informative throughout are appointments and conversations. I asked many questions and was unsure for awhile about which cataract lens to chose; she was very patient with me and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
In my initial visit there was too much emphasis on what might go wrong and it made me hesitate about the surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Very knowledgeable and direct.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
The entire experience was good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
Very professional and courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2025
She has an interpersonal relationship with the patient. I ca trust her very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Happy to have the doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr Sikder is the kindest and most diligent doctor I have ever encountered. And I have seen many in the past 78 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
I love Dr Sikder
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
As usual Dr Sikder was supportive and provided excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Doctor Sikder is a wonderful person and a truly talented practitioner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr Sikder has provided excellent, careful eye care for several years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
From my first to most recent visit, I was treated with the utmost respect and the surgery performed was without doubt done with professionalism, skill, precision team effort and high regard and focus on me as a patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr. Sikder is a world class surgeon. I hope Johns Hopkins can retain someone of her outstanding reputation. I feel extremely fortunate that she is going to operate on me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Sikder is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I am so grateful for all that Dr Sikder has done for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
I think Dr. Sikder is exceptional! She is very patient and takes time to fully answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Knowing about my condition and giving me the best advice for treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Sikder gave me excellent vision after a problem occurred when another ophthalmologist ( an outside practice) damaged a new lens during cataract surgery. Dr. Sikder Has been a godsend in every way !
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
I found the visit (for a second opinion) shockingly disappointing. The visit perhaps can be best described as yet another example of the robotic quality of the doctor/patient interaction. The ""visit"" left me feeling sad and yes, just another ICD diagnostic number.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr. Sikder is kind, professional and informative. Also very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Intelligent, friendly, respectful. Explains medical conditions in terms that are easy for the lay person to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Excellent! Very smart, professional, yet warm, caring and patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Excellent patient care and explanation of my cornea problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
This provider exceeded my expectations; she gave me recommendations that I had considered myself and her explanations were thorough and very understandable; she was careful and advised me well considering surgery for my cataracts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
The best ever!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Patient, polite, respectful and well-mannered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr. Sikder is an outstanding doctor and an asset to the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is extremely knowledgable and caring with a wonderful bedside manner. She knew what was causing my vision issue and it was corrected with an in office procedure. I am very grateful for her expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Everyone is always very friendly and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
She was very helpful and very kind and explained everything to me very clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
I always feel privileged to be seen by such an excellent doctor as Dr. Sikder. Her empathy and the joy she radiates as she is helping patients is really quite exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Dr. Sikder was wonderful. She follows a conservative approach when discussing the need for cataract surgery. Seems simple, but her direction to use eye drops 2-3 times a day for 6+ months actually improved my vision in an eye with cataracts, pushing the need for surgery out a few more years. She's a miracle worker!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Excellent surgical outcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Sikder is one of the most outstanding physicians I have ever encountered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2025
Dr. Sikder is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
She is very knowledgeable, pleasant and patient. She listens attentively and explains things clearly. I recommend her highly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Sikder is a superbly competent and compassionate physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
Very helpful but
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
She is professional, compassionate, clear, and clearly an expert in her area of specialization.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Excellent. Knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Very professional, caring, & effective.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Not certain the provider had looked at my chart before my visit. Had only info I had told the nurse.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
She canceled an appointment in Dec.and Wanted me to come in a week later when I had reservations to travel. I waited 4 Mos to have the other eye done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
I feel privileged to be a patient of such a highly capable and caring physician..
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr. Sikder is highly professional, knowledgeable and skillful ophthalmologist , compassionate about her patients and always thriving to provide the best care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very courteous and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Listened to me. Answered my questions. Gave me thoughtful, complete, honest answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
She is fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Sikder is very professional and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
My providers was always very plaisent and tell you what happening in your eye
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
A wonderful doctor. I have already recommended her to friends. She was an ideal physician in everyday.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Uniquely qualified by education ( engineering & Medicine), temperament , surgical skills and experience to handle very very difficult cataract surgeries which most of the time are routine and uneventful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Dr. Shameema Sikder is an excellent ophthalmologist. I can see now!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
Excellent; good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
She was great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2025
Excellent so far. Have another cataract surgery in the other eye In two weeks. Assume it will be just as good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Very good experience!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Excellent! Came in for cataracts evaluation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr. Sikder is an outstanding doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Provider and tech were excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Excellent service, but had to wait for appointment start
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Personable, intelligent, pleasant and helpful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I have every confidence in Dr. Sikder. She exemplifies a talented professional at the top of her form.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Pleasantly professional, very knowledgeable, very skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Sikder is the best physician I have ever experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
A caring, competent, and delightful ophthalmologist. I look forward to seeing her.