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Shameema Sikder

Shameema Sikder, MD

Cornea and External Diseases

Accepting New Patients
Johns Hopkins Affiliations
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine Faculty

33 Insurances Accepted

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About

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Locations

  1. Suburban Hospital
    • 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
      • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      University of Utah School of Medicine

      Fellowship, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 2011

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Ophthalmology, 2010

      University of Arizona College of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2006

      Board Certifications

      Ophthalmology

      American Board of Ophthalmology, 2013

      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
      • Medicaid Virginia
      • Medicare DC
      • 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

      253 Ratings, 81 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 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/3/2024

        Outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/27/2024

        Outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/24/2024

        Excellent professional credentials and wonderful interpersonal interactions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        Very well informed

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        Very knowledgeable and articulate. Provided a detailed verbal summary of her initial eye exam. Provided a clear summary and chronology of surgical path forward.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/13/2024

        Conscientious, thoughtful In hearing patient concerns and establishing treatment plan

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/10/2024

        The Best! Professional, knowledgeable, easy to understand, very thorough, pleasant,

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

        I have total faith in her as a Doctor

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

        Dr. Sikder's sills as a provider and surgeon are impressive.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2024

        She's excellent. And concern about me!

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

        I feel I hit the jackpot when I began seeing Dr. Sikder. She's topnotch competence and caring all in one package.

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

        Professional, informed, good listener

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

        Dr. Sikder is a thorough and excellent clinician who has consistently provided exceptional care to me over several years including doing surgery and identifying other problems.

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

        Knowledgeable and competent; friendly and listens to patient

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

        Excellent surgeon who inspires great confidence in patient.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2024

        Dr. Sikder and her nurse are fabulous. The visit went very well once I got the apppointment.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/18/2024

        The time between seeing the nurse and the doctor was a very long wait.

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

        I like Dr Sikder is excellent I'm very lucky to have her.

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

        Wonderful experience doctor is a deligh

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

        I could not find a better MD.

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

        Dr Sikder is excellent, knowledgeable, respectful and kind

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

        Very good

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

        Excellent

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

        Very concerned about my total health in addition to checking cataract progress.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2024

        Attentive

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

        Dr. Sikder is simply my most favorite physician amongst the myriad with whom I encounter as an aging diabetic. She has a voluminous and comprehensive knowledge of her field (as one would expect of any Hopkins physician). Dr. Sikder is wicked smart, to coin a phrase, yet she wields her knowledge with remarkable common sense, resulting in assessments and advice in which I place the highest confidence. Dr. [ ] and Dr. Sikder have worked together assiduously to.curtail the degradation in my vision and I am most grateful to be in their care.

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

        The best

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

        Dr Sidker is extremely professional, knowledgeable and kin. She answered all of my questions and made sure to explain everything completely -

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

        Dr Sikder is an outstanding physician. She is compassionate, skillful, an excellent communicator and very knowledgeable.

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

        Dr Sikder is an excellent doctor & surgeon. She has a great bedside manner

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

        Very organized

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

        Dr. Sikder is knowledgeable, attentive , compassionate and highly professional. Really cares about patients and uses conservative, most logical treatment approaches.

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

        Excellent

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

        Dr.Sikder is very professional, personable and respectful. She spends a lot of time explaining and answers if you have any questions. She's an excellent doctor and hope she stays with Hopkins for years to come

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

        Professional, friendly (expressing concern regarding my vision issue), decisive regarding a course of action with a clear explanation of how she planned to address my vision issue, careful in obtaining my consent, and prompt in contacting my ophthalmologist regarding the need for a follow-up visit.

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

        Shameema is the best

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

        All good!!

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

        Very special: knowledgeable, great communicator.

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

        Dr. Sikder is TERRIFIC! She provides care with excellent skills & a very caring, supportive demeanor.

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

        Excellent service, expertise, and responsiveness to my questions were evident throughout my visit.

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

        Dr. Sikder is wonderful

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

        Dr. Sikder is of the utmost competent, caring and a great professional.

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

        She was delightful as a person. And, as a professional, very open to any/all questions. And provided answers in "English rather than "medical-ese".

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

        Excellent in communicating my conditions and possible Rx options. I like her conservative approach including the use of eye drops to help with my corneal pathology before performing cataract e

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

        Exceptional Professional

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

        Dr. SIKDER Is wonderful. I feel very lucky that she sees me. I feel secure in her care.

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

        Excellent provider.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/20/2023

        Outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2023

        Very caring.Listens.Ask if have any questions.Explains with clarity.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2023

        Outstanding

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2023

        This was initial visit with this doctor. Pain was not a problem at this visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2023

        High quality and efficient.

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

        Empathetic, kind, smart

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

        Dr. Sikdar Is the best of the best

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

        Dr Sikder is extremely kind and compassionate. She treats you with respect and listens to everything you have to say and responds appropriately to any questions you might have. I have already recommended her to one of my neighbors and will do so to anyone who asks me.

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

        Excellent

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

        Dr. Sikder is the reason I trust all John Hopkins doctors. She diagnosed my eye problem when no one else could. I travel 1 1/2 hours just to see her.

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

        The best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2023

        Dr. Sikder is a very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor

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

        Clear and efficient!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2023

        Excellent ophthalmologist

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2023

        Dr. Sidker was excellent and was patient, caring and was willing to discuss my case with my wife and myself.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2023

        Dr Sikder is outstanding physician. She is extremely knowledgeable, does a careful and thorough exam, clearly documents, and explains the findings, and conveyed her concern and care for my recovery and follow up. She even contacted me the same evening as well as the next day to make sure that I was doing well and that I didn't have any questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2023

        Dr Sikder was warm, welcoming, self confident, provided me with the results of my tests, aclear evaluation of my current condition, and a detailed explication of next steps. I could not have been more impressed by her stunning command of current research results pertinent to my condition, by her thoughtful response to questions pertaining to the proposed procedure, potential adverse events, and the typical course of post surgery recovery. Hands down, she represents the best in clinical ophthalmology in my experience; I would highly recommend her to friends and colleagues.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/20/2023

        Dr. Sikder is thorough, kind, concerned and was willing to listen to me. She is an exceptional provider

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

        Things went smooth.

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

        Outstanding

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

        Professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, caring.

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

        Excellent. I liked that she spoke frankly.

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

        She is always accommodating and responsive

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2023

        She is superb in every respect.

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

        She was professional and explained everything

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

        Dr Shameema Sikder provides excellent care she has wonderful bedside manner as well as she explained everything with detail and care I would definitely recommend her to everyone

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

        Great service overall!

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

        Dr. Sikder always takes time to listen to me about my eye care. She figured out how to give me the very best vision after another ophthalmologist damaged one eye in surgery. She is remarkable!! I think about her every day because she gave me back excellent vision!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2023

        Dr Sikder is outstanding. She is an excellent listener and explains things thoroughly. I am so pleased with her expertise and care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/3/2023

        I have been seen by Dr. Sikder since Wilmer came to Bethesda. I've recommended many patients to her. I find her positive in her approach to my eye problem and thorough about my general eye care.

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

        She was clear, direct, knowledgeable and caring. Exactly what I needed!

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

        Incredibly caring and sensitive. I was in quite a bit of pain and she was very emotionally supportive and empathetic. Overall an A plus doctor who is very compassionate.