Dr. Peter Mcdonnell

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Baltimore, MD
(410) 955-5000

Location

1800 Orleans Street
Baltimore, MD 21287

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Disease
Corneal Transplantation
Laser Refractive Surgery
Corneal Dystrophies
External Eye Diseases
Microbial Keratitis
Refractive Surgery
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About Me

Dr. Peter J. McDonnell is an ophthalmologist specializing in corneal disease and surgery. As the Director of the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, he brings decades of expertise in corneal transplantation, laser refractive surgery, and the treatment of dry eye. Patients benefit from his leadership at one of the nation's largest ophthalmology departments, which includes a designated eye trauma center.

Dr. McDonnell's practice focuses on conditions affecting the cornea and anterior segment, including corneal dystrophies, microbial keratitis, and external eye diseases. He offers advanced surgical options such as corneal transplantation and refractive procedures like LASIK. His research into dry eye disease and ocular infections further informs his patient care approach.

For patients seeking care for complex corneal conditions or refractive surgery, Dr. McDonnell provides a patient-centered experience backed by extensive clinical and research expertise at Johns Hopkins.

Training

  • University of Southern California

    Cornea and External Diseases

    1987

    USC

    Fellowship
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Pathology

    1986

    Johns Hopkins University

    Residency
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    MD

    1982

    Johns Hopkins University

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Distinguished Alumnus Award

    2010

    USC

  • Doheny Society of Scholars

    2008

    Doheny Eye Institute

  • Alcon Research Institute Award

    2003

    Alcon Research Institute

  • Senior Achievement Award

    2001

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Honor Award

    1991

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Press

  • Corneal collagen cross-linking for treating keratoconus

    Cochrane Database Syst Rev2015
  • Corneal Surgery – Theory, Technique & Tissue, 4th Edition

    Elsevier2005
  • Gene Therapy for the Prevention of Corneal Haze after Photorefractive/Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Excimer Laser Surgery

    Adv Exp med Biol2002

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MD
License Numbers
D32655