Richard J. Kolker, M.D.
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Professional Education and Training
- B.S., The University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School)
- M.D., The University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners
- Board Certification, The American Board of Ophthalmology
- Intern in Internal Medicine, The Greater Baltimore Medical Center
- Resident in Ophthalmology, The University of Maryland Hospital
Experience
- Private practice of Ophthalmology 1974-1998
- Greenspring Station satellite of The Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital 1998-2003
- Attending physician and faculty supervisor of Wilmer’s ER, Trauma, and Inpatient Consultation Services (20 hours/week) 2002 and 2003
- Member of Wilmer Residency Education Committee (REC) 2002 and 2003. Chair, Wilmer ER Subcommittee of REC
- Wilmer Comprehensive Eye Service at Johns Hopkins Hospital 2003 to present
Awards and Honors
- Earned the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award for CME each three-year cycle from 1976 to the present
- Selected as one of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by Consumers’ Research Council of America – 2004 through 2010
- Recipient of the 2010 Harrell Pierce Wilmer Resident Teaching Award
- Recipient of the 2010 Neil Miller Medical Student Teaching Award






