Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Baltimore, MD
(443) 983-5516
Accepts Medicare

Location

The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287

Areas of Expertise

Cornea And External Eye Diseases
DSAEK
Refractive Surgery
Routine Eye Examinations
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About Me

Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims is an ophthalmologist with specialized training in cornea and external eye diseases, including a focus on dry eye disease. She completed a cornea fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, which enhanced her comprehensive ophthalmology training. Her advanced skills allow her to manage a variety of corneal conditions.

Dr. Bennett-Sims is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds certifications as a cornea specialist and from an accredited dry eye center. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, which helps her stay current with advancements in vision care techniques.

Her goal is to provide excellent healthcare to a diverse population while also serving as a mentor and role model. She has conducted research on intraocular lens calculations, DSEK outcomes, and the morphology of the eye lens.

Training

  • Cornea

    2007

    Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship
  • Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center

    Georgetown University

    2007
    Residency
  • University of Florida, Shands Hospital

    Internship

    2004

    University of Florida

    Residency
  • Morehouse School of Medicine

    M.D

    2003

    Morehouse School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Spelman College

    B.S. in Biology

    1999

    Spelman College

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Dean’s List

    Spelman College

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

    Morehouse School of Medicine

  • The Joseph Dessoff, MD of Ophthalmology Education Award

    Georgetown University

  • Chief Resident

    Georgetown University

  • The Walter Stark Research Award Grant

    Johns Hopkins University

Publications & Press

  • Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Calculations in High Myopia Using the Zeiss IOL Master

    Johns Hopkins2007
  • A Retrospective Review of DSEK Outcomes and Complications

    Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center2007
  • Morphological Study of the Ball and Socket Formation of the Lens of the Eye

    Morehouse School of Medicine, ABSTRACT, ARVO2001

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MD
License Numbers
D0065831