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Angela Gauthier, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Director of the Cornea Service at Glaucoma-Cataract Consultants. A Maryland native, she graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College with an AB in Neuroscience, earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, and completed ophthalmology residency and a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. She joined the practice in 2023. Dr. Gauthier diagnoses and treats a wide range of corneal and lens conditions, from refractive errors and cataracts to Fuchs dystrophy and keratoconus. She offers refractive surgery (LASIK/PRK), cataract surgery with standard and premium lenses, IOL exchanges, and iris or scleral-fixated lens solutions. She is experienced with modern corneal transplantation techniques, including DMEK, DSAEK, and PKP, and is committed to individualized care that prioritizes safety, clarity of vision, and long-term ocular health.

Michael E. Sulewski, MD, is a cornea, cataract and anterior segment surgeon who helps patients restore clarity and comfort when the front of the eye is affected by disease or prior surgery. He performs advanced cataract surgery, manages complex intraocular lens issues and offers the full spectrum of corneal transplantation—including keratoprosthesis—tailoring each procedure to the patient’s goals and ocular health. Dr. Sulewski also provides refractive options and comprehensive care for a wide range of corneal and ocular surface disorders. At the Wilmer Eye Institute, he serves in both clinical and educational roles and is committed to surgical outcomes research that continuously improves patient care. Patients appreciate his direct communication style and thoughtful, step-by-step guidance from evaluation through recovery. His practice spans several Johns Hopkins locations, making specialized corneal care accessible across the region.

Dr. L. Dean Flanders is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He completed fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of California, San Diego and focuses on vision-restoring procedures that reduce dependence on glasses and contacts. Patients turn to Dr. Flanders for refractive cataract surgery with advanced IOL options and for laser vision correction tailored to lifestyle and goals. His clinical interests include LASIK and PRK, implantable collamer lenses, and the diagnosis and treatment of corneal disease using both full- and partial-thickness transplantation (DMEK, DSAEK, PKP, DALK). Dr. Flanders’ background includes a BS from Brigham Young University, an MD from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, an internal medicine internship at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and ophthalmology residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he served as chief resident. Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with family and friends, tennis, and exploring new restaurants.

Dr. Daliya Dzhaber is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center who cares for adults with both front-of-the-eye and retinal conditions. She specializes in cataract surgery, including laser-assisted techniques, as well as cornea and refractive surgery, uveitis, and medical retina. Drawing on extensive training in multiple subspecialties, she offers patients advanced diagnostic imaging and a wide range of medical and surgical options tailored to their visual needs. Originally from Russia, Dr. Dzhaber graduated summa cum laude from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia School of Medicine and completed an ophthalmology residency at the S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, where she served as chief resident. She then completed research and clinical fellowships in cornea, uveitis, and medical retina at Wilmer Eye Institute, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the University of Washington, and Duke Eye Center. Dr. Dzhaber is active in professional societies, has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and enjoys working closely with patients and their families to explain conditions and treatment options clearly so they feel informed and supported at every visit.

Dr. Everardo Hernández-Quintela, MD, MSc is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. He provides comprehensive care for corneal disease, ocular surface disorders, and vision correction, offering both laser refractive surgery and advanced keratoplasty techniques. In addition to his clinical practice, he serves as medical director for Wilmer’s Patient Access Center and is active in device development and confocal microscopy research. Dr. Hernández-Quintela completed ophthalmology residency at the Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México in Mexico City and fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Harvard Medical School) and at Hôtel-Dieu in Paris. He also holds a Master of Science from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Patients benefit from his international perspective, precise surgical technique, and commitment to innovation in corneal diagnostics and treatment.

Dr. Sezen Karakus, M.D., M.P.H., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology specializing in corneal and external eye diseases, with a particular focus on ocular surface conditions in patients with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as Sjögren's syndrome and ocular rosacea. Her expertise extends to corneal diseases involving abnormal sensory nerves, such as neurotrophic keratitis and neuropathic corneal pain. She is skilled in performing routine and complex procedures, including cataract and intraocular lens surgeries, refractive surgeries, corneal transplants, ocular surface reconstructions, and amniotic membrane transplantations. At the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine's Ocular Surface Diseases and Dry Eye Clinic, she provides clinical insights and expertise. She also serves as an ophthalmologist in the Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) program at Hopkins, addressing dysautonomia-related neuropathic eye pain and ocular surface diseases in patients with POTS. Her research focuses on the ocular surface microbiome in ocular rosacea and serological and tear biomarkers in Sjögren's disease.

Dr. Joseph Mekhail is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Washington Eye Institute known for advanced cataract surgery and comprehensive management of corneal and ocular surface disease. He offers laser cataract surgery and premium lens options and treats conditions such as keratoconus, pterygium, and severe dry eye. His surgical experience includes corneal cross-linking and a range of corneal transplants, tailored to restore clarity and comfort. Dr. Mekhail completed ophthalmology residency at the Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center program and pursued subspecialty training in cornea, ocular surface, and refractive surgery at the University of California. During training he received accolades including the Ocular Innovation Award and recognition for teaching resident surgery. He sees patients in Greenbelt, Rockville, and Cumberland, providing coordinated care across clinic and surgery center locations.

Christine S. Wang is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with advanced subspecialty training from the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, one of the nation's top-ranked centers for ophthalmic surgery. She specializes in advanced cataract surgery and premium intraocular lenses, offering personalized solutions for visual freedom and reduced dependence on glasses. Her expertise includes the full range of refractive surgery options such as LASIK, PRK, implantable collamer lens (ICL) surgery, and refractive lens exchange. She is skilled in various corneal transplantation techniques including penetrating keratoplasty (PK), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), allowing her to tailor surgical plans to individual anatomy and visual goals. Dr. Wang also provides glaucoma monitoring and minimally invasive glaucoma interventions when indicated. Her approach is evidence-based, precise, and focused on long-term clarity and performance. Dr. Wang completed her ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Virginia, where she served as Chief Resident and received the Resident Research Award. She has published on surgical outcomes and contributed as a reviewer for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Cornea Society, and Women in Ophthalmology. A Bay Area native, she is dedicated to bringing world-class surgical care to her home community.

Dr. Okezie C. Igboeli is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery, with particular expertise in laser vision correction. He partners with patients to understand their goals—whether that’s reducing dependence on glasses or addressing vision changes from cataracts—and to choose an approach that fits their eyes and lifestyle. As an independent laser eye surgeon with The LASIK Vision Institute, Dr. Igboeli performs refractive procedures and has completed over a thousand refractive surgeries. He is fellowship-trained in cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgery, supporting careful decision-making for patients seeking clearer vision. Dr. Igboeli earned his B.S. at the University of Houston–Downtown and his M.D. at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed ophthalmology residency training in Tacoma, Washington, followed by a cornea, anterior segment and refractive surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Jacquelyn Weber is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon who provides medical, laser, and surgical eye care. She cares for patients with cataracts, corneal disease, and ocular surface conditions, and she tailors treatment plans to each person’s goals and visual needs. Dr. Weber earned her medical degree at New York Medical College and completed an ophthalmology residency at the MedStar Washington National Eye Center/Georgetown Ophthalmology Program, where she served as Chief Resident. She then completed fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery at the University of Minnesota. As a corneal specialist, she has particular expertise in corneal transplantation and in advanced cataract surgery options, including premium lens implants designed to reduce dependence on glasses.