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Esen K. Akpek

Esen K. Akpek, MD

Cornea and External Diseases

Accepting New Patients

32 Insurances Accepted

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  1. The Wilmer Eye Institute
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • The Wilmer Eye Institute
      • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 3, Baltimore, MD 21224

      Expertise

      Education

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 1999

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

      Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 1998

      Ankara Numune Hospital

      Residency, Ophthalmology, 1995

      Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1990

      Board Certifications

      Ophthalmology

      American Board of Ophthalmology, 2019

      Insurance

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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
      • 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

      201 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 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2024

        All procedures were good as usual.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/4/2024

        Outstanding I am always confident in DR. AKPEK decisions

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/4/2024

        Knowledgeable and very concerned for my care.

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

        She's the best.

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

        Everyone was very caring and helpful

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

        Dr.Akpek is an outstanding doctor!!! Very thorough and knowledgeable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        Excellent physician

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/7/2024

        The Best of the Best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/7/2024

        Excellent. A pleasure to deal with. A top notch professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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.

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

        She was swift to diagnose my issue and communicate next steps.

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

        Everything was good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/16/2024

        I enjoy the care that Dr Akpek provides.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2024

        I was very pleased with the service

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 12/13/2023

        She appears to be overload with a lot of work.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/6/2023

        Dr Akpek carefully reviewed my chart and my imaging that was done.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/29/2023

        Dr Akpek is the best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/28/2023

        Very good

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

        Dr. Akpak is great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/18/2023

        Excellent doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/18/2023

        Provider excellent

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

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/4/2023

        Excellent experience

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 9/28/2023

        Dr. Lapel was excellent.

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

        It was an excellent experience.

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

        Always a good experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 8/23/2023

        Very personable and very informative

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

        Esin Akpek is great... I would not know what I would do without her.

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

        The best