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Peter Gehlbach

Peter Gehlbach, MD, PhD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Accepting New Patients

31 Insurances Accepted

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About

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Background

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Locations

  1. The Wilmer Eye Institute
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Oregon Health & Science University Hospital

    Fellowship, Retina, 2000

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

    Residency, Ophthalmology, 1998

    Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

    Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 1995

    Regions Hospital

    Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 1994

    University of Minnesota Medical School

    Graduate School, PhD, 1994

    Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago SOM

    Residency, Surgery, 1989

    University of Vermont College of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 1986

    Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology

    American Board of Ophthalmology, 2000

    Insurance

    Johns Hopkins providers participate in many commercial health insurance plans. To confirm coverage of your specific physician or provider, please contact your insurer directly. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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    • 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
    • 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

    4.9 of 5 stars

    186 Ratings, 45 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
    Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/18/2024

      Great bedside manner. Explained everything in a very concise manner and I left the office with a complete understanding of my prognosis.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2024

      My Provider has been with me a long time. He ia excellent Doctor who cares about his patients and give the best advice possible. He Is humble and has a wonderful personality. I give him five [name]

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/28/2024

      Very personable and knowledgable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/26/2024

      Dr. Gehlbach is an excellent doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/26/2024

      Best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Dr. Gehlbach is fantastic.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/21/2024

      Dr Gehlbach is always top notch. Bright, caring and very intelligent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/5/2024

      I have been seeing Dr Gehlbach for over a year and now think he is easier to visit and reachable than ever. His procedure is not comfortable or pleasant but has gotten faster and more comfortable over time. I'm looking forward to seeing Dr Gehlbach as scheduled going forward

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/5/2024

      Dr Gehlbach has been an excellent provider for the many years I've been seeing him

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2024

      Warm, compassionate and definitely an expert in his field.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/29/2024

      He is the Best Doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/24/2024

      Great professor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/22/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      Thank you to the whole surgical team who cared for me on [date]

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/17/2024

      Dr Gehlbach is very professional and Is very good at administering the eye shots.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/15/2024

      Provider has identified issues with my eyes, explained them fully and monitors them. His recommendations for other experts for specific conditions have been especially welcome and on target. There is no question he is expert and professional as well as a great person to work with . I would recommend him to anyone with the conditions he manages and have done so in the past.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2024

      Excellent doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/8/2024

      EXTREMELY COMPETENT------VERY EXPERIENCED--------A LEADER IN HIS FIELD--------GOOD COMMUNICATOR WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR ALSO

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/3/2024

      I have total trust in my doctor. He is professional, kind, caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/1/2024

      Dr Gehlbach has been very patient and caring with [name] and explained the situation clearly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/1/2023

      Gelbach is a good doctor who is very attentive

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/25/2023

      Good man great doctor.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2023

      Compassionate, caring and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2023

      Gehlbach explains what he is looking for when he reviews my retina history and the current scan of my retina. He does not rush through conversations and explanations.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2023

      Excellent care!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2023

      Seems genuine and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2023

      I was grateful to have received an informed second opinion from Dr. Gelbach. It was helpful to me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/16/2023

      I'm grateful to Dr Gelbach and his team every time I come in.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/11/2023

      Continues to be an exemplary physician and human being!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/9/2023

      Peter Gehlbach is an outstanding, and ophthalmologist in terms of his knowledge, abilities, skills, and care for his patience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2023

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/27/2023

      Great doctor. Very caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2023

      He is great! Very knowledgeable and kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2023

      Best hysician in the world

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/25/2023

      Kind, friendly, communicative, thorough

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/18/2023

      Friendly, courteous and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2023

      A highly skilled and professional provider

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/13/2023

      Dr.Celibach is One Of The Grreatest!!!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2023

      Dr Gelbach is very polite and answers all of your questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/30/2023

      Very knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2023

      Timely, professional and sufficient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/6/2023

      Love the doctor and he always provide information about the issue I have and the steps to take care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/6/2023

      He is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/4/2023

      Dr. Gehlbach is amazing. I thought I was going to be blind or lose my eye. Dr. Gehlbach saved my eye and restored my vision.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/2/2023

      Eases my fears