Esen K. Akpek, MD
Cornea and External Diseases
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
4.6 of 5 stars
189 Ratings, 55 Reviews32 Insurances Accepted
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Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-550-2231
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Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 1999Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 1998Ankara Numune Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1995Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1990Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2019Insurance
- Aetna
- Amerigroup District of Columbia
- AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- Evernorth Behavioral Health
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- JAI Medical Systems
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- Kaiser Permanente
- KeyCare
- Maryland Physicians Care
- Medicaid Maryland
- Medicaid Virginia
- Medicare Maryland
- MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Provider Partners Advantage HMO SNP Medicare Advantage
- South Central Preferred (SCP)
- Superior Vision
- TRICARE (Humana Military East)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
- Wellpoint (Amerigroup MD)
Reviews
4.6 of 5 stars
189 Ratings, 55 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 5/22/2024
Excellent as always.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
Dr. Akpek is the best doctor I have ever known. I can't imagine my life without her. JH is fortunate to have such an accomplished practitioner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr. Akpek is excellent. I wish she has more appointment dates available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Most competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
She has done an outstanding job. I have complicated health issues and she has been very careful. I really trust her and this isn't something I say often. I often have to self advocate with other providers and I didn't have to with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2024
She was outstanding in every way. I feel fortunate that she was the one who cared for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Dr. Akpek is an excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
She is a caring and excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
She is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
Dr. Akpek is a superb doctor - she's on top of her game research-wise and clinically. I have complete confidence in her management of my dry eyes due to Sjgren's syndrome. I am very happy to be under her care. It's not always easy to get an appointment, but it is well worth the wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2024
Dr Akpek is an excellent doctor with high knowledge what she does . She care about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2024
All procedures were good as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Knowledgeable and very concerned for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2024
Outstanding I am always confident in DR. AKPEK decisions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Dr.Akpek is an outstanding doctor!!! Very thorough and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
She's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2024
Everyone was very caring and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
Excellent physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
The Best of the Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2024
Excellent. A pleasure to deal with. A top notch professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2024
I felt Dr. Akpek was truly invested in my care. I come from a different state to see her, and her care makes the trip worth it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
Everything was good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2024
She was swift to diagnose my issue and communicate next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2024
I enjoy the care that Dr Akpek provides.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
Dr Akpek was excellent during my entire surgery experience. I feel as though I had the best Dr possible
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
I was very pleased with the service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2023
Dr. Akpek is an all in one. A great Ophthalmologist, compassionate, understanding, with a sense of empathy, committed, graceful and above all, a HUMAN!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2023
She is excellent. She cared for my wife and because of the outstanding job she did I am also seeking her.for my surgery.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2023
She appears to be overload with a lot of work.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
Dr Akpek carefully reviewed my chart and my imaging that was done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
Dr Akpek is a wonderful and caring physician who has helped me for several years with my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2023
Dr. Akpek is clear and concise. At the same time, she is friendly and likes it when I joke. In short, she is expert at engaging me at my level and mood.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2023
Dr Akpek is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2023
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Dr. Akpak is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2023
Dr. Aptek is clear in her diagnosis and instructions. She is decisive and direct. She makes her patients feel that they are in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Computer is situated for use that provider sits with her back to patients. I believe eye to eye contact is important.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2023
Dr. Akpek is outstanding. I can't sing her praises enough. I was blind and she restored my sight.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
Provider excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
I am honored to have Dr. Esen Akpek as my eye specialist. She is extraordinarily in every capacity-brilliant in her field, dedicated in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2023
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2023
This was my first visit to the eye clinic and I was impressed with the professionalism of everyone from the receptionist to the doctor. Dr akpek did testing beyond previous doctors I'd seen in NY and that-plus her explanation- gave me confidence in a complicated diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2023
Dr. Esen Akpek is a very intelligent, knowledgeable Doctor and I have been seeing her for 13 years. She is the best in my book and I hope I can continue to have her as my Doctor/Surgeon. She is very compationate and concerned about her patients. She is very skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2023
Excellent experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
I only have praise for Dr Akpek as a physician & person. She has always been there when my eyes were in need of her expertise & giving advice. I trust her 100% and cannot imagine seeking care from anyone else
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Dr. Lapel was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2023
Dr. Esen Akpek is very efficient in performing all needed specialized testing & care for my eye condition. She is such a pleasure to talk with as well and never rushes through my visit. She makes certain all my questions are answered in a very respectful and knowledgeable manner. I really like this doctor! She has a wonderful personality too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2023
It was an excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2023
Always a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2023
Dr. Akpek gave very clear instructions and gave me a very good idea on how to continue managing my symptoms, noted improvement in eye dryness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2023
Dr Akpek is wonderful! I feel very confident with her & know I am getting the best possible care for my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2023
Very personable and very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2023
Esin Akpek is great... I would not know what I would do without her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2023
The best