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Drew Carey

Drew Carey, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients

32 Insurances Accepted

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About

Primary Academic Title

Background

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Additional Academic Titles

Research Interests

PubMed

Selected Publications

Honors

Lectures & Presentations

Locations

  1. Suburban Hospital
    • 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • Children's Heart Institute - Frederick
      • 161 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 275, Frederick, MD 21702
      • The Wilmer Eye Institute
        • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
        • The Wilmer Eye Institute
          • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

          Expertise

          Education

          University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

          Fellowship, Ophthalmology, 2016

          Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

          Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2015

          University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

          Residency, Ophthalmology, 2014

          University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

          Medical Education, MD, 2010

          Board Certifications

          Ophthalmology

          American Board of Ophthalmology, 2015

          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.
          Search plans
          • 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 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

          4.8 of 5 stars

          389 Ratings, 113 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 4.7 out of 5 stars
          Provider Listened Carefully
          Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
          Provider Explained Things Clearly
          Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 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 4.8 out of 5 stars
          Provider Spent Enough Time
          Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/11/2024

            Excellent doctor.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 4/7/2024

            Excellent

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/21/2024

            Super smart. Doesn't talk down nor does he mince words.

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

            Listened to my concerns.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/14/2024

            Dr. Carey explained things in layman terms so that I could understand my condition/issues better. He was very thorough and patient.

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

            I really like Dr. Carey and believe he is an expert in his field.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/11/2024

            Dr. Carey is an excellent physician who shows care for his patients' welfare. He also shares information about possible options.

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

            Excellent

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

            Slight dismissiveness to female patient but overall Dr Carey seemed very knowledgeable.

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

            Extremely knowledgeable and experienced: was patient in listening to all questions and concerns, and answeed all questions

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/7/2024

            My first time having a visit with Dr. Carey. He was professional, thorough, and knowledgeable.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 3/7/2024

            Dr. Andrew Carey is the absolute best physician in my experience because he is not only at the top of his field, he is the most caring individual. He listens and responds with clarity. My husband and I are so fortunate to be in his care.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/22/2024

            Dr. Carey is clear and accurate with advice.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/19/2024

            The best

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/19/2024

            He is very patient with me because I tend to need thing to be explained to me more than once or in a different way.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/19/2024

            Dr Carey was polite, professional, attentive and explained things very well

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

            The provider was very polite and courteous during my visit

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

            I was impressed by how thorough Dr. Carey was. He listened carefully and gave my MRI a careful review. He detected an aneurysm that another neuro-ophthalmologist outside Johns Hopkins didn't catch on my MRI. He was also quite good with the resident that was with him treating him with respect. I am incredibly grateful for being referred to Dr. Carey and feel I am now in good hands.

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

            Dr Carey is very kind and professional

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

            Everyone did a great job

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

            Dr. Carey overall service Is excellent. My visit is what should be expected from a Doctor. He makes my care and treatment a priority. He has proven his concern about my health. I have never been disappointed. He was very thorough, he discuss his findings, my concerns and solutions concerning my care. He answered all my questions I ask. I was very pleased.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/1/2024

            Dr. Carey is an amazing physician, easily the best Ophthalmologist I have ever seen.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/1/2024

            Excellent provider.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 2/1/2024

            Dr Carey has been on time for office visits.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/31/2024

            Dr. Andrew Carey is a very excellent doctor. He got me on the right track for the issues I was having. I am so glad I was recommended to him.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/31/2024

            Dr. Carey was thorough going over previous tests & found the cause of the issue I was seeing him for.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/31/2024

            Dr Carey is always kind, and professional.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/28/2024

            Excellent service spends time with you

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/28/2024

            Excellent

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/25/2024

            Dr. Carey is always pleasant and thorough. Fran is very nice and efficient

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/25/2024

            I found Dr. Carey very knowledgeable and helpful in answering my questions. He listened to my concerns and answered them.

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

            De. Carey is very thorough and shows a lot of empathy for his patients. He is always willing to take thr time to answer questions and explain things in a way that are understandable. I'm very happy to be under his care.

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

            Dr.Carey-Rising is kind, patient and knowledgeable. He listens to you.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/21/2024

            Friendly, easy to understand

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

            Excellent visit, friendly, welcoming professional environment

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/11/2024

            He is a caring ,pleasant and professional Dr.

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/11/2024

            My appt. Was for 10:15am. Dr. Carey did not come to the examining room until after 12:15. Two hours is too long to tie up a patient's time! He did not apologize when I told him that or offer an explanation for thedelay. The assistant was apologetic for the doc.

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

            All Good

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

            Dr Carey is amazing.

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

            Dr Carey is the best, you are fortunate to have him.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 1/7/2024

            Dr. Carey was informative, answered my questions and explained things in clear and understandable terms.

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

            Dr. Andrew Rising Carey is brilliant, compassionate, caring and patient. I am so fortunate to have him treating my eye health.

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

            He was very thorough & I left with a plan to hopefully correct the issue. He was able to find out what was likely causing my issues when other previous doctors could not. His nurse/assistant was very nice. My wait time was less than I thought it would be. Nice waiting room too.

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

            Dr. Carey Is really a great doctor.

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

            Excellent and reassuring

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

            Dr. Carey is THE best! My appointment was a referral from another physician for an evaluation of a prior diagnosis. Dr. Carey had carefully reviewed all prior reports and testing done on me, as well as those provided in his office. He thoroughly explained his opinion and sent his comprehensive report to any/all physicians I requested receive it. I most highly recommend him. (I was forewarned the appointment might run late because he takes as much times as needed for each and every patient. He is totally worth any wait!)

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

            Excellent care showing caring concern about my present and future health.

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

            Excellent!

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

            Dr. Carey saved my sight/vision. At the diagnosis stage of MS I could have lost my vision. Dr.Carey saved it. I am forever grateful.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/27/2023

            Dr. Carey is an excellent physician who takes the time to listen and address all concerns regarding a rare medical issue. He is invaluable to the team at Hopkins and is really the only provider that I trust with my long term care.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/14/2023

            Dr. Carey is very professional and communicative. He is iver scheduled by Johns Hopkins and, therefore, always very, very late for appointments. Appointments that run 2 to 3 hours are typical at the Wilmer Eye Clinic.

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

            Dr. Carey service was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough .

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/7/2023

            I would have preferred to have him wash his hands prior to interacting with my eyes. Otherwise he was great.

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

            Dr. Carey is always professional and attentive with listening to my concerns and taking appropriate time.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 12/3/2023

            Cr Carey was very helpful in answering my and my son's questions. He was patient and sympathetic and obviously had read my case medical history thoroughly. Very impresssive and. Thorough.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/26/2023

            Andrew Carey is excellent. Medical knowledge, ethics, organization, and affability were terrific. He is a great person and physician.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/26/2023

            Very informative, professional, engaging in progress of my condition, asked several questions, very thorough

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/26/2023

            He always impresses me as very thorough and caring.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/19/2023

            This was one of the best experience I have had with a health care provider (specialist)

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/15/2023

            Excellent and personal

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/15/2023

            Very thorough, respectful, mindful, professional, Would highly recommend.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/15/2023

            Dr Carey is a wonderful professional. I feel grateful that he is seeing me about my eye problem.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/9/2023

            Excellent quality of care. Comprehensive. Outstanding bedside manner.

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

            Excellent overall experience.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 11/7/2023

            Dr. Carey is very attentive and an excellent care provider

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/30/2023

            I can depend on Dr Carey for excellent careAlways responds to questions in the portal also

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

            He was a little aloof at the beginning, but warmed up as the session went on.

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

            Very good explained everything very well and was determined to diagnose my issue.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/19/2023

            Competent and Friendly

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

            Exceptionally professional. Recommendation on approach to improving visual acuity during last prior visit hit the mark on resolving post ICH visual problems experienced by my wife. I see Dr. Cary as a key member of my wife's medical team.

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

            I would recommend Dr. Carey he's very helpful and informative.

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

            I got sick last year and after everything that happened I am scared of doctors. Dr. Carey was so kind, patient, and explained everything really well. It made the appt easier and helped me to not be so scared. Dr. Patel was also very kind. I really appreciate the time they spent on me and their thoroughness. Dr. Carey listened to everything I said. He never treated me like I was silly for any of my fears. He didn't rush. He really made me feel better.

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

            Excellent

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

            Dr. Carey was very kind and thorough. He explained things well and was very meticulous.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/15/2023

            A fantastic experience, it was my first time visiting Wilmer Eye Institute.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/15/2023

            Trust him completely and feel he is very thorough and thoughtful about my care plan.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/15/2023

            Dr. Carey has always been patient and very good about explaining the issues with my eye.He never makes me feel rushed and always gets back to me when I have emailed him. (I am six hours away, Erie PA.)

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

            Intelligent; thorough

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

            Dr Carey is set a high standard. I have complete trust in his decisions

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/8/2023

            Extremely knowledgeable, thorough, informative, and patient.

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

            He expressed concern about any adverse effects of my treatment.

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

            Excellent provider.

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

            Dr. Carey is following up on my beginnings of macular degeneration. He is friendly and listens to me, reminds me to take the pillsI need.

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

            Extremely knowledgeable and thorough

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

            Dr Carey was very thorough and took the time to explain my test results and answer all my questions! I left feeling confident about the recommended treatment plan and hopeful about my prognosis.

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

            Very thorough and inclusive

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 10/1/2023

            Consummate care provider; extremely courteous assessing your malady and required medical needs with attention precision and to detail.

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

            Surprised how long the wait was to see the dr !Definitely felt that this dr was overworked and pm a very tight schedule

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

            Excellent doctor, but no conception of time

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

            Provider was engaged. Providing informative questions and information with care and kindness.

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

            Dr Carey is very competent and professional. I have lots of confidence in what he says.

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

            Dr Carey was professional, thorough, and helpful.

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

            Dr Carey. Excellent

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

            So grateful for Dr. Cary.

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

            Extremely knowledExtremely knowledgeable

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

            Excellent specialist doctor - Dr. Andrew Carey

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/7/2023

            Dr was very helpful and informative. Concerned enough to have me return in 3 to 4 months

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 9/7/2023

            Dr Carey obviously fell behind schedule. Resulted in 2 hour delay. Not good

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

            Dr. Carey is an excellent provider.

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

            Very thoughtful and thorough. Take his time to identify the problems

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

            He is an exceptionally competent professional but there is room for improvement on his people skills.He was very rushed during this visit.

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

            Great doctor and surgeon!

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/24/2023

            Provider was great at explaining treatment

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/17/2023

            Provider always provides the highest levels of care.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/7/2023

            Great knowledgeable provider. Best of best.

            5 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/7/2023

            Dr Andrew Carey is an outstanding provider. He provides a careful touch as he administers the injections I receive. I am very pleased to be in his care.

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

            My provider exhibited Intelligent, warm and open communications. He was humorous and resonsive to my concerns, and conducted my eye exam in a thorough and efficient manner.

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

            He was very knowledgeable about my Ushers syndrome.and also helped me with a neurotomical problem which. I was not expecting

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

            I was very impressed that I've decided to make this office my provider for my eyes.

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

            The doctor is very friendly and attentive to solve questions in the best way.

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

            Dr. Carey is thorough and informative

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 8/1/2023

            Very thorough. Determined to help with the problem

            4 out of 5 stars
            Reviewed on 7/31/2023

            Dr. Carey was very professional, was diligent about exploring the possible causes of my partial sight loss.