Divya Srikumaran, M.D.

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  • Vice Chair of Education, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Female

Languages: English, Hindi, Spanish

Expertise

Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea/Anterior Segment Disease, Corneal Diseases, Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery ...read more

Research Interests

Medical Education; Corneal and Cataract Surgery Outcomes; Clinical Trials; Real World Data Analyses; Health Equity ...read more

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute - Odenton

Appointment Phone: 410-874-1425
1106 Annapolis Road
Suite 290
Odenton, MD 21113
Phone: 410-874-1425
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital

600 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
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Background

Divya Srikumaran, M.D., is a cornea and cataract specialist at the Wilmer Eye Institute's East Baltimore and Odenton, Maryland locations. She specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the cornea, performing corneal transplants, cataract surgeries, and refractive surgeries (LASIK). She is an investigator for several clinical trials at Wilmer offering her patients the latest treatment options. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and lectures at national cornea and cataract conferences. 

Dr. Srikumaran, an associate professor of ophthalmology in the Division of Cornea and External Disease at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute received her M.D. degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, after which she completed her ophthalmology residency and cornea fellowship training at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Srikumaran’s research interest includes the assessment of corneal transplant outcomes and risk factors for receiving keratoplasty through big data sources including administrative claims data. She received the Hoskins Center IRIS Registry Research Fund Award through the American Academy of Ophthalmology as well as the EBAA Pilot Research grant to study real-world endothelial keratoplasty outcomes. She is a busy clinician who is actively involved in multi-central clinical trials in cornea.  In addition, she serves on the scientific program committee of the EBAA and is participating in their Physician Leadership Program. She is also a member of the editorial board for Cornea and will serve as an associate editor for the society’s new journal Cornea Open. She is also a renowned educator and currently serves as Vice Chair of Education and was previously residency program director. As vice chair of education, she has an interest in medical education and studying best practices to support doctors in training and has been awarded several teaching awards. Blending her passion for both education and expertise in corneal surgery, Dr. Srikumaran has also studied barriers to adoption of advanced keratoplasty procedures in the US and abroad.  Dr. Srikumaran is also an examiner and member of the cornea and cataract exam content development committees for the American Board of Ophthalmology and was selected to participate in their Visiting Scholar Program. 

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Titles

  • Vice Chair of Education, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

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Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

  • MD; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2005)

Residencies

  • Ophthalmology; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2009)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) (2011)

Research & Publications

Clinical Trial Keywords

Corneal transplant, Corneal diseases, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Zoster Eye Disease, Dry Eye, Fuchs'

Clinical Trials

Dr. Srikumaran is involved in conducting research studies in cornea and is also the Principal Investigator for several clinical trials. 

Activities & Honors

Honors

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award, 2023
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, 2022
  • Scholarly Concentrations Excellence in Mentoring Award, 2021
  • Women in Ophthalmology Top Ten Posters Recognition, 2020
  • Resident Appreciation Award for Commitment to the Residency 2014 & 2020
  • Top Doctors, Baltimore Magazine, 2019 - 2022
  • Aliki Perroti Scholar, Wilmer Eye Institute, 2009 - 2010
  • Mitchel Prize (2nd place) Resident Research Award, Wilmer Eye Institute, 2009
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center Outstanding Resident Award, 2009

Videos & Media

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Collaboration That Changes Lives: Antoinette’s Story, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Aug. 2021)

Celebrating Black History Month at Wilmer, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2021)

Using real-world data to inform patient care, Johns  Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2021)  

Identifying the value of physician assistants in ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Times (Sept. 2020) 

Black patients at higher risk for graft failure after endothelial keratoplasty,  Healio (Aug. 2020) 

World’s Largest Specialty Clinical Data Registry Reveals Insights into Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment,  Newswise (Nov. 2020) 

5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy Every Day, Parade Magazine (Feb. 2019)

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