Dr. Maria Romero

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Baltimore, MD
(410) 377-2422
Accepts Medicare

Location

711 W 40th St The Rotunda – Suite 301
Baltimore, MD 21211
Closed · Opens 8:00 AMEDT

Areas of Expertise

Dry Eye
Anterior Segment Surgery
Intraocular Lens Exchange
Glaucoma Surgery
Iris Repair
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About Me

Dr. Maria Romero is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and anterior segment surgeon specializing in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and dry eye conditions. She founded Precision Eye Care in Baltimore, where she serves as the Chief Medical Officer. Her clinical practice focuses on advanced surgical options for cataracts, including premium intraocular lens implants, and managing complex anterior segment disorders.

With a surgical and clinical fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Romero brings extensive expertise in modern cataract techniques, glaucoma surgery, and innovative treatments for presbyopia. She is also an assistant professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute, contributing to the education of future ophthalmologists. Her research interests include improving patient-provider communication in glaucoma care, particularly among African American patients.

Training

  • Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University

    Surgical and Clinical

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship
  • General Surgery Internship

    Union Memorial Hospital

    Residency
  • LSU/Oschner

    Ophthalmology

    Louisiana State University

    Residency
  • Doctoral Graduate (MD)

    Universidad Catolica de Cordoba

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Gold Medal in Ophthalmology

    2017

    Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India

  • LSU/Ochsner Best Residency Research Award

    2012

    LSU/Ochsner Ophthalmology Program

Publications & Press

  • Improving Black Patient Question- Asking and Provider Education During Glaucoma Visits

    Ophthalmol Glaucoma2023
  • Provider use of a participatory decision-making style with African American patients with glaucoma

    Patient Educ Couns2023
  • Acceptance of a Pre-visit Intervention to Engage African American Glaucoma Patients during Visits

    Optom Vis Sci2022

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MD
License Numbers
D0074500